AI and the Creative Artistic Process
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26 September 2025
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Join Javier in the studio for hands-on sculpting workshops. With live demonstrations and one-on-one feedback, you’ll strengthen your skills, grow in confidence, and explore fresh ways to capture the human form in clay.
Students often face challenges in creating realistic heads and facial features in clay, therefore common issues like oversized eyes or misplaced ears frequently appear.
In these hands-on classes, students gain in-depth training on the structure and anatomy of the head, face, and neck, making it approachable and enjoyable for all skill levels.
With a focus on facial proportions, realistic features, and sculpting techniques, the Head Studies workshop equips students with essential skills for achieving life-like results in clay.
Next dates
Wellington
September 26 & 27 2026
Wellington
Duration: 2 days
Level: This workshop is ideal for beginners and intermediate sculptors. If you struggle with proportions or anatomical distortions, you’ll find the step-by-step approach especially helpful and rewarding.
Wellington
September 26 & 27 2026
Wellington
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Learning to sculpt the human figure can feel overwhelming for beginners, as intricate details often draw attention away from capturing the overall essence.
In a relaxed, friendly environment, Javier encourages students to embrace a creative approach while focusing on breaking down the human body into basic geometric shapes.
This structured method allows students to understand the body’s mechanical structure and develop a natural feel for weight, balance, and proportion in their work.
No dates organised for 2025
Duration: 2 days
Level: This workshop is one of the best ways to learn the key principles for keeping your work proportionate, and for developing a stronger understanding of balance and posing. So regardless of your experience, if you struggle with these areas, you’ll find this workshop especially valuable.
Javier leads 5-day figure sculpting workshops with a live model across New Zealand and Australia. Students learn to translate a pose into a 750mm clay sculpture, step by step, developing skills in gesture, structure, and balance.
With Javier offering hands-on guidance throughout the room, students gain confidence, improve technique, and explore their personal artistic voice in a focused, creative environment.
Next dates
Wellington
November 23 – 27 2026
November 23-27 2026
Wellington
Duration: 5 days
Level: You’ll find a lot of value in this workshop, no matter your level of experience. It’s one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to learn the human figure. Be prepared for a challenging and rewarding journey — many students return again and again because they find it both fun and worthwhile.
Immerse yourself in the enriching experience of in-person sculpture workshops led by the artist Javier Murcia. With nearly three decades of industry experience, Javier offers expert guidance to elevate your sculpting skills and navigate the intricacies of a successful artistic career.
His workshops provide a deep dive into the fundamental principles of constructing the human figure, encouraging hands-on exploration in a vibrant, supportive environment. Each workshop empowers you to create tangible art while nurturing personal development and enhancing self-understanding, making every session truly transformative.
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