Portrait Sculpting in Clay with Jim Shoop

📍 WHAT Art School | 101 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, WI
📅 Thursdays, September 4 – October 23, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM


Join us for an immersive 10-session course in portrait sculpture with seasoned artist and educator Jim Shoop. Whether you're new to sculpture or looking to deepen your skills, this class offers a unique opportunity to learn traditional portraiture techniques while working from a live model.

You'll receive individual guidance and demonstrations throughout the course as you explore proportion, structure, and expression using water-based clay. Each student will complete a life-sized portrait sculpture, with the option to fire it at the end of the course.

What’s Included:

25 lbs of clay (additional available for purchase)

Weekly instructor demonstrations and personalized critiques

Work from a live model

Opportunity to fire your finished piece (for an additional fee)

This is a hands-on, focused course designed for adult students who are ready to explore the expressive potential of clay through the human face. Space is limited—secure your spot today!

Register now at: https://whatartschool.com/classes/p/ceramics-portrait-sculpting

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