Sculpting A Male Torso

This three session sculpture class is a great way to socialize with friends and meet new people.  Get your creative juices flowing and join the fun.  Enjoy light refreshments while learning to sculpt your own personal torso masterpiece to keep and cherish.  An additional benefit is that sculpting with clay can be therapeutic by helping one relax and relieve the stress and tensions of a hectic world, as well as other general health benefits.

This sculpture class is designed to give participants the opportunity to enhance and invigorate their creativity through the study of the nude male figure.  The sessions will allow practice and instruction on observing, interpreting, and accurately representing the human torso form (no head, arms, or legs).  Emphasis will be on using clay to create a torso sculpture that captures the essence of the figurative pose/gesture.  A nude male model will pose for the first and second session.  The third session without the model, but with photos of the model in the torso pose, will be devoted to completing the sculptural details and preparing the sculpture for the kiln firing.  Individualized instruction will enable beginners and advanced participants to work at their own pace.  Examples of figurative clay sculptures: www.Litmusgallery.com /

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The fee for the three sessions is $185.00 which covers the model fee, use of studio facility and sculpting stand, use of studio tools, water-based clay (approximately 12.5 pounds sufficient to complete a torso around 12” tall), refreshments, firing of the finished sculpture, and acrylic spray to properly seal the surface of the created torso.  Payment is due at the first session and can be by cash, check/money order, or credit card.  This class is limited to eight participants and will be held at Litmus Gallery & Studio at 602-G East Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511.  Those wishing to attend must reserve a space in advance.  Notification will be sent to those requesting a space as to whether there is a space for them, or if they are on the "wait list". 

Schedule:

Session One: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 / 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (3 hours)

Session Two: Saturday, September 19, 2026 / 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (3 hours)

Session Three: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 / 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (3 hours)

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