This class is an ongoing format. Students will sculpt a new animal every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Prior attendance and knowledge of the subject is not required to attend.

Students will create freestanding, handmade pieces using sculptural techniques. They will learn how to consider volume, weight, color and form to design their objects. They will learn the difference between shapes and forms.  They will use rolling, coiling, patting techniques to shape body parts by building various forms and connecting them together.  Extra techniques will be used in carving  details such as eyes and ears to give texture to achieve realistic looks. Students will also be introduced to the techniques of mixing colored clay.  They will blend paints into white clay to get the desired color.  They will also be taught to paint over the surface.  Instructors will also suggest tips to work on small details like facial features, furs and tails. Precise hand-eye coordination is intensively trained in this class.

Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. This is a highly sought-after class for clay miniatures fans.

SCHEDULE

January & February - Fairytale Characters 
January
Week starting 1/2 - Wizard
Week starting 1/9 - King 
Week starting 1/16 - Dragon 
Week starting 1/23 - Fairy Godmother

February
Week Starting 1/30: Witch 
Week Starting  2/7: Princess
Week Starting 2/14: Unicorn
Week Starting 2/21: Prince Knight 

November & December - Classic Holiday Characters 
November
Week Starting 10/31 – Nutcracker 
Week Starting   11/7 – Snowman & Penguin
Week Starting 11/14 – Gingerbread Man
Week Starting 11/21 – Workshop Elf  
Week Starting 11/28 – The Grinch 

December
Week Starting  12/5  – Christmas Tree
Week Starting 12/12 – Santa Claus
Week Starting 12/19 – Mrs. Claus (No Class Sun 12/25)
Week Starting 12/26 – Reindeer
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Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies:

Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference. Younger learners are highly encouraged to leave their cameras on.

Missed Classes & Refunds
All our classes are backed by the ‘Limited’ refund policy. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund OR within 24 hours of purchase. In the event a learner misses a class, recordings are made available in each classroom. Students are more than welcomed to reach out for any questions and share their work in the classroom.

Late/ Missed Class
All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy.

Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred.

Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.