Animal Sculpture Courses

Quadrupeds: Sculpting Four-Legged Animals in Clay

Bring your favorite four-legged animal to life in clay in this immersive 3-day workshop led by the expert sculptor Sheila Verseck. Whether you choose to sculpt a horse, dog, cat, or another quadruped, Sheila will guide you through every step—from designing a dynamic pose and understanding anatomy of the chosen animal to refining proportions and making artistic stylistic choices.

The unique approach adopted by the teacher combines principles from animation and classical sculpture, emphasizing the strength of the gesture and the use of simple primitive shapes to construct the animal figure.

With a small group format and personalized instruction, this workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists. All materials, including armatures, clay, and sculpting tools, are provided.

In this course you will learn

• Traditional sculpting techniques

• Essential sculpture tools, materials and equipment

• Quadruped anatomy and proportions

• Ability to capture the animal in a dynamic pose

• Principles of composition and artistic decision-making

Included in the Course

• All materials and equipment

• Starter Tool Kit

• Instruction in English or German

• Drinks and snacks