10 weeks · $625 each · All levels welcome, ages 16+ or by permission · No holidays or academic breaks during the Winter term.
Wednesdays
Jan 6 through Mar 10
5 pm—8 pm · Marina Melluzzo
Registration opens on November 2, 2026.
In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamental processes and techniques of portrait sculpture. Working from a live model, you will focus on gesture, proportion, anatomy, and achieving a strong likeness, with the goal of completing a finished portrait in clay.
Throughout the class, you will observe instructor-led demonstrations and participate in both individual and group critiques, drawing upon principles rooted in ancient Greek and 19th-century sculpture. You will also explore the importance of daily studio practice, including the care and use of materials, and consider a phenomenological approach to observing and interpreting the portrait through clay.
It is strongly recommended that you attend the Figure Drawing classes offered by Lyme Academy, as they provide a valuable foundation for the study of portrait sculpture.
*All starred items are sold at de Gerenday’s, the Academy’s art store, de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials and Curiosities, which is located on the Lyme Academy campus.
Continuing Education Class registrations operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Policy: Full payment is required at the time of registration. To ensure fairness to all students, registrations with unpaid balances may be dropped.
Class Refund Policy:
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