August 30 - September 20, 2025
Sculpted Portraits: Bust Sculpture in Clay
Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center
1017 Antebellum Circle Hendersonville, TN 37075
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Instructor: Brooke Hammond Supply Fee: $50 to instructor
Bring a face to life in three dimensions! In this engaging 4-week class, students will explore the art of sculpting expressive portrait busts using air-dry clay and mixed media materials like wire armature, tinfoil, and textural tools. Whether you're inspired to sculpt yourself, a friend, or a character from your imagination, this course will help you capture personality, proportion, and detail in clay. In this class, you’ll: -Build a strong internal structure to support your sculpture -Learn how to sculpt facial features with accuracy and expression -Practice blending, shaping, and refining techniques -Explore ways to add texture, depth, and character -Get step-by-step guidance from concept to completion No sculpting experience required—just come ready to explore and get your hands in the clay! By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind finished bust, full of life and story.

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August 30 - September 20, 2025SaturdayAdd to calendar
Ages 15-95
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