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HANDBUILT BODIES

$345.00

Instructor:Jenna Pyzowski
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates:  Wednesdays, April 01 -May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie

Class Description:
In this sculptural class students will learn how to represent the human figure in clay. We will go over coil building and working with slabs, and use a combination of the two methods to build a hollow form that will be pinched, stretched, and then carved into greater detail at the leatherhard stage. Students will learn about proportion, anatomy, and gesture as well as how to sculpt facial features. We will discuss different ways to approach surface treatment, which is not limited to glaze. This course is open to everyone but prior experience with clay is highly recommended. The class may be difficult for those who don’t already have some understanding of how the material behaves at different stages of dryness. Students in this class will focus on one final sculpture that will vary in complexity based on each individual's skill level and artistic vision. 

Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space

Instructor:Jenna Pyzowski
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates:  Wednesdays, April 01 -May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie

Class Description:
In this sculptural class students will learn how to represent the human figure in clay. We will go over coil building and working with slabs, and use a combination of the two methods to build a hollow form that will be pinched, stretched, and then carved into greater detail at the leatherhard stage. Students will learn about proportion, anatomy, and gesture as well as how to sculpt facial features. We will discuss different ways to approach surface treatment, which is not limited to glaze. This course is open to everyone but prior experience with clay is highly recommended. The class may be difficult for those who don’t already have some understanding of how the material behaves at different stages of dryness. Students in this class will focus on one final sculpture that will vary in complexity based on each individual's skill level and artistic vision. 

Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space

Cancellation policy:
Full refunds are available for classes cancelled 30 before the start date of your class.
Classes cancelled after 30-14 days before the start date of your course will receive a 50% refund.
Classes cancelled within 14 days of the start date of your class are not eligible for a refund.
Classes cancelled due to inclement weather or an instructor emergency will be added on to the back end of the series.
We are not able to offer make up classes for students who miss a class session.

If you need to cancel your registration, please send an email to Chelsea

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