Dates: 14 - 15 November
Location: Chasséstraat 91, 1057 JB Amsterdam
Instructors: Figura team
Cost: 400 euro (including lunch and tool set)
The weekend course offers a 2 days introduction to the method ‘Drawing in Space’. It allows you to immerse yourself in the world of sculpture and touch base with the themes taught in the Complete Program.
The weekend course includes:
✓ 2 portrait sessions and 2 figure sessions
✓ 2 live model session and 2 studies from casts
✓ 1 tool set, clay and DIS hand-out
✓ instructions by classically trained instructors
✓ 1 vegetarian lunch, coffee, tea and snack
✓ pictures of your work*
Get in touch with us today and find out about options and availability!
* All clay studies will be photographed. The clay sketch from live model can be taken home.
What we offer
This intense course allows you to experience the method through two of the principle assignments of the complete sculpture program. It's not only an opportunity to deepen your sculpting skills but also a chance to witness firsthand how we work and teach.
The weekend intro serves as a perfect stepping stone, giving you the freedom to explore our approach, connect with fellow artists, and make an informed decision about continuing with our Complete Sculpture Program. Participants of the weekend course will get their course fee refunded in case they apply for the Complete Program 2027-2028.
What you learn
Sculpting the core structures of the human figure in a natural pose (1:4) and exploring the landmarks of the human portrait in profile (1:1). Learn the techniques that help to work from observation: comparative measurement and drawing in space. Special attention given to proportions, contours and gesture.
Details
Program:
Saturday:
10-11.00 h Portrait assigment ‘en face’: introduction
11-13.00 h Portrait assignment ‘en profile’: landmarks
14.00-16.00 h Core structures of the human figure
Sunday:
10-13:00 h Clay sketching from live model
Costs:
400 euro
Your investment
Full Immersion: Experience the atmosphere of the studio and the methodical approach of the school.
Flexible Choice: Try out our comprehensive academic method with the flexibility of just a single weekend.
Expert Instruction: Receive consistent guidance and personal feedback from our specialized instructors.
It’s the perfect, low-commitment entry point to a complete academic sculpture education.
The weekend course offers a 2 days introduction to the method ‘Drawing in Space’. It allows you to immerse yourself in the world of sculpture and touch base with the themes taught in the Complete Program.