Imagine spending the next ten weeks sculpting a 1:4 scale figure in oil-based clay, guided step by step from the comfort of your own space — no need to travel, just you, the clay, and a clear path forward.

This intensive online figure sculpting course walks you through structure, gesture, proportion, and anatomy, with video demos, personal feedback, and a growing library of photos, videos, and 3D models to support you along the way. Whether you’re picking up sculpting for the first time or refining years of practice, the course meets you where you are — and you’ll be learning directly from me, bringing 30 years of sculpting experience to every step, not just teaching from the sidelines but sharing the thinking behind the technique itself.

And you won’t be doing it alone. A private group keeps you connected with fellow students throughout, your work gets reviewed and corrected along the way, and the whole course is built to feel like a supportive creative space — not just a set of lessons.

Not sure which format is right for you?

Time Commitment

You’ll need around 5–7 hours per week. This could be 1 hour a day or 2-hour blocks across the week. The more time you put in, the better your results.

Zoom Catch ups

Every second weekend, we’ll host a live Zoom session where you can ask questions and get support.

Can’t make it? No problem—recordings will be available on the course site to watch anytime.

Skill Level

No sculpting experience? No worries. If you’ve drawn before or worked digitally, it’ll help—but Javier will guide everyone based on their level so you can make real progress.

REal Feedback

From a Real Person

This isn’t a course you work through alone. Every submission gets my personal attention — I take the time to review your work closely and give feedback that actually moves your sculpting forward, not a generic checklist. You’re not just watching videos; you’re being mentored.

What people say

About online courses

Javier has put together a very comprehensive online Figure Sculpting Course which is hard to fault. There is a wealth of material and instruction, both written and visual (including video) plus information on books, extra study options and his personal artistic inspiration. There are regular videos catch-ups and also access to the Studio webpage and therefore the community of other students and their work. Javier teaches with generosity, kindness, enthusiasm and fun; he is encouraging and supportive and gives comprehensive, accurate feedback. He is gentle and laid back in style but with obvious passion, commitment and dedication to his work and to his students. Very highly recommended.

Without a doubt the best course I've ever done!! Javier is a master tutor and master sculptor, an honest and valuable critique at all times, get this immediately if your serious about sculpting

Fantastic course. Very well laid out instructions and abundance of information from reference pictures of the model , STL files for reference 3d models of simplified anatomy etc. Then tailored feedback from Javier on where you can improve the piece and how to approach the sculpture based on your skill level. Would highly recommend

Got to learn Javier through his online figure course both as a professional and as a person and i got to say i came out extremely satisfied with the knowledge i acquired and lucky to have been part of it! The course's content is well paced and structured in a way to help you practice what you watch through and through catch ups, individualized corrections and suggestions regarding one's approach to sculpting Javier manages to make what early on seems like a daunting task, an achievable goal and a great experience. Really enjoyed working with him and would gladly do so again!

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~~NZ$1,200~~ NZ$960

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In our studio, we’re proud to support the people who make this work possible—especially the models who pose for us. Every time you pay for a workshop, a small fee goes directly to them, so they continue to earn each time their reference is used.

By joining our courses, you’re not only learning valuable artistic skills—you’re also supporting personal, human-made art and those who contribute to it. It’s a conscious choice to back real creatives, instead of feeding profit-driven systems or the rising misuse of AI in the arts.

~~NZ$1,200~~ NZ$960

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any order to do your workshops?

Not really. In-person workshops are more intensive, compressed into a few days. The online course is more flexible, and goes into more depth since there’s time to cover a lot more.

I want to learn the human figure in depth, what do you recommend?

If your goal is to learn the human figure in more depth, I’d recommend the online course. It gives me far more room to share what I know with you, and lets you set the pace around your own schedule — the Figure course runs around ten weeks, and as a rule, the more hours you put in, the more you’ll get out of it. It’s also highly personalised: your progress is reviewed periodically.

I don’t know what course to do, can you help me?

If you’re interested but not sure which option is right for you, get in touch and let us know what you’re looking for — whether it’s solid technical training, deeper knowledge, or just the experience as a hobby, we can help you figure out the right fit.

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