The Dynamic Figure in Clay Workshop with Chad Fisher
Instructor: Chad Fisher
Dates: Monday, March 30–Friday, April 3, 2026
Times: 9 am–5 pm
Workshop Location: Chandler Studio, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
Directions and Parking: Registered students will receive detailed information before the workshop.
Levels/Ages: This workshop is open to all levels, ages 18+.
In this immersive figurative sculpture workshop, students will explore both fundamental and advanced clay modeling principles over a 40-hour period.
From a live model, they will sculpt a 24-inch figure in water-based clay, focusing on gesture, volume, proportions, anatomy, and likeness.
Students will discover the unique rhythms of the human form and engage in guided demonstrations by the instructor, who will also facilitate discussions about the visual and conceptual language of sculpture.
Individual and group critiques will enhance students’ learning as principles from ancient Greek and 19th-century sculpture are integrated into the classroom dialogue. Additionally, the phenomenological approach that underscores this workshop will allow them to explore the profound nature of form through the medium of clay.
Please note that registration for this workshop is non-refundable and does not include supplies or materials; please see the Terms and Conditions for details before making the final purchase.
Questions? admissions@lymeacademy.edu
Daily Schedule
9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Instructor Demonstration & Model Posing
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Individual Critiques & Model Posing
Supplies and Materials
- Armature, includes: base, piping, and wire *
- Clay (red, water-based) 25 pounds *
- Pencil and Sketchbook *
- Sharpie Marker *
- Calipers *
- Plumb Bob (homemade works great)
- Measuring Tape
- Wire Cutters *
- (2) C Clamps (5 or 6 inches)
- Long Ribbon Rake – or a similar tool
- Small Ribbon Rake – or a similar tool
- Flat Hard Wood Tool – or a similar tool (homemade works great)
- Wood Modeling Tool -or a similar tool (homemade works great)
NOTE: Participants should purchase materials in advance, and they are available in de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials and Curiosities, Lyme Academy’s on-campus school art store. With advance purchase, clay and armature will be ready for you in the studio at the start of the workshop.
Questions? Contact Cameron Paynter in the school store at (860) 434-8725, or cameron@lymeacademy.edu
Terms, Conditions and Policies
Registration and Enrollment Information
Registration and enrollment for workshops operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Full Payment Required:
Registration must be paid in full at enrollment to secure a spot in the workshop. Registrants without payment or payment arrangements will not be on the roster. - Payment Plan Option:
If you would like to arrange a payment plan, please email caitlin@lymeacademy.edu for more information and assistance in setting one up.
Workshop Refund Policy
Please review the following refund policy for workshops.
- 72-Hour Grace Period:
Students may request a full refund for workshop registrations within 72 hours of signing up, provided that the workshop has not yet started. The refund request must be made within this 72-hour period for consideration. - Non-Refundable Credit Card Fee:
A 3.5% processing fee will be added to credit card payments. This processing fee is non-refundable. - After the Grace Period:
After the 72-hour grace period, no refunds will be issued for workshop registrations under any circumstances.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to contact us promptly if you have any questions or concerns regarding your registration.
Questions? 860-434-5232 ext. 202
More Info
Closest Airport: Bradley International Airport in Hartford, approximately 50 minutes from campus
Art Store (de Gerenday’s Fine Art Materials & Curiosities)
– Hours: Mon–Fri: 9 am – 5 pm | Sat–Sun: 10 am – 4 pm
– Phone: 860-434-8725
