Clay Sculpting - Kawaii Animals: Magical Autumn Animals
This on-going class meets once a week. Students will learn how to create sculptures. Instructors will teach basic sculpting techniques to create three-dimensional objects. 2-D shapes and 3-D forms will be discussed.
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
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 Winter Sports & Activities Animals December Week Starting 11/29 - Ice Skating Polar Bear Week Starting 12/6 – Cat Making Snowman Week Starting 12/13 – Husky Dog Sledding Week Starting 12/20 – Penguin Skiing Week Starting 12/27 - Igloo Building Ducky January Week Starting 1/3 – Kayaking Yak Week Starting 1/10 – Bobsledding Billy Goat Week Starting 1/17 – Snowmobile Monkey Week Starting 1/24 – Hot Springs Piggy February & March - Lunar New Year Animals February Week Starting 1/31: Traveling Panda Week Starting 2/7: Tiger Cherry Blossom Week Starting 2/14: Bunny Kimono Week Starting 2/21: Peachy Pig Week Starting 2/28: Red Panda Explorer March Week Starting 3/7: Octopus Riceball Week Starting 3/14: Monkey Monk Week Starting 3/21: Kitsune Fox Spirit Week Starting 3/28: Lucky Cheese Mouse April & May - Cute Food Animals (Part 1) April Week Starting 4/4: Piglet Ham & Egg Toast Week Starting 4/11: Monkey Banana Ice Cream Week Starting 4/18: Turtle Pizza Week Starting 4/25: Hot Dog Doggy May Week Starting 5/2 - Kitten Brownie Sandwich Week Starting 5/9 - Panda Sushi Week Starting 5/16 - Octopus Smores Week Starting 5/23 - Bear Burger Week Starting 5/30 - Shark Donut July & August - Animal Adventurers July Week Starting 7/4: Frog Alien Abduction Week Starting 7/11: Penguin In A Canoe Week Starting 7/18: Panda #1 Go Kart Week Starting 7/25: Monkey Submarine August Week Starting 8/1 - Snoopy Dog Airplane Week Starting 8/8 - Rabbit Racecar Carrot Week Starting 8/15 - Kitty River Rafting Week Starting 8/22 - Piglet Skateboarding Week Starting 8/29 - Bear Airplane September & October - Magical Fall Animals Week Starting 9/5 - Pumpkin Pug Week Starting 9/12 - Catberry Tart Week Starting 9/19 - Mushroom Fox Week Starting 9/26 - Sunflower Baby Cow October Week Starting 10/3 - Pumpkin Pie Narwhal Week Starting 10/10 - Wizard Toad Week Starting 10/17 - Pumpkin Man Week Starting 10/24 - Cat Bats
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Supply List
Play-dough or model magic clay (If you get the plain white, you will need to mix paint into the white clay to make other colors. If your learner is on the younger end, it is recommended that you prepare the clay before class. You may want to get three primary colors (red, yellow and blue) plus the white and black. You can pre-make other colors like green, purple, orange, brown by mixing the primary colors before class, so that your learner has all colors ready for use while following along with the instructor.) Clay tools, toothpicks, rolling pin, etc. Paint Paintbrush Cardstock to put your creation on
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
At Young Art we believe in passion, creativity, and the power of education. Our team is committed to inspiring the next generation of young artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to be bold innovators by providing creative and enriching experiences through hands-on learning.
Our diverse offerings include a variety of classes such as drawing (pencil, charcoal), painting, (acrylic, watercolor), fashion design, coding, animation, clay sculpting and more.
Our mission is to foster artistic growth and confidence in every student, helping them realize their full potential as artists. We prioritize a nurturing and supportive learning environment, where students can feel free to experiment, make mistakes, and evolve as they are having fun. We are proud to be able to be part of their successful artistic journey.
We have a team of dedicated teachers who hold academic degrees and professional training in illustration, portraiture, figure drawing, fashion and costume design, game development and digital animation, etc.
Teacher Allie is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She holds a BFA degree of the California State University Long Beach, and is pursuing a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.
Teacher Ang is a professional artist and 3D Modeler. She earned her BFA in Animation from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Aside from working as a Freelance Gameplay Animator and 3D Artist, she loves encouraging her students’ curiosity and helping them develop a passion for art. She strives to teach students skills that can bring their voices and ideas to reality. She believes that by building a foundational skill set, her students will be able to approach their artworks with new perspectives.
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator. She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology from the George Mason University in Virginia. She gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development.
Teacher Katie is a professional artist with a background rooted in animation, where she crafts captivating illustrations for a diverse clientele. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Arts and Animation from the California State University of Fullerton, and utilizes her love of telling stories through her work in story-boarding, illustration, and animation. Her passion in theatrical and costume design and the entertainment industry in general has contributed to an innovative approach in her teaching as well as inspired many students that she met in her classes. Teacher Katie is committed to nurturing an atmosphere of intrigue and creativity, where she empowers her students to unearth their unique narratives within their artistic work.
Teacher Palm is a professional fashion and costume designer familiar with the complete product creation life cycle from initial concept to constructed design. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition to over 10 years of teaching art and fashion, she is also experienced in staging collections in numerous international Fashion Shows for luxury clients including Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Ann Taylor and Kenneth Cole. She gained valuable industry experience in the capacity of Creative Consultant for designers, theaters and art schools. Palm is also proficient in a wide range of fine arts such as watercolor, oil, pencil, pastel, etc. and approaches her teachings with a calm mind, optimism and positive affirmation.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 101 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-18 learners per class