Javier´s Family portrait. Clay portrait Sculptures of Javier´s family created in 2018.

Head studies

Realistic Head Sculpting: Overcoming Common Challenges

In his previous sculpting workshops, Javier noticed that students often face common challenges in creating realistic heads and facial features in clay. Common issues like oversized eyes or misplaced ears frequently appear. To help students overcome these hurdles, Javier developed the Head Studies sculpting workshops to specifically focus on these areas of difficulty.

In these hands-on classes, students gain in-depth training on the structure and anatomy of the head, face, and neck. They learn effective techniques for using divisions and planes to build the head step-by-step from scratch. Similar to our popular Simplified Figure approach, this workshop incorporates a sketch-like method for crafting the face, 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. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical methods for mastering head sculpting.

More info

  • Participants in this course will create life-size clay sculpture.
  • Step-by-step method to learn the essential foundations .
  • Focus on developing skills that support long-term artistic growth.
  • Introduction of principles of geometry, structure, and visual perception—key elements that help students better understand the forms.
  • Javier explains the anatomy, providing in-depth lessons on simplified methods for facial sketching.
  • By the end, participants are equipped with the technical skills needed for an artistic approach that will support their creativity.

Dates & Locations

queenstown

Wakatipu Potters Group

11 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
BOOKED OUT

Workshop price NZ$545

Material not included in the price.

Aramature is supplied during the workshop.

You can buy our tools during the workshop.

We do share meal.

Refunds are subjected to Terms & conditions

auckland

The Clay Center

145 Marua Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051
BOOKED OUT

Workshop price NZ$545

Material not included in the price.

Aramature is supplied during the workshop.

You can buy our tools during the workshop.

We do share meal.

Refunds are subjected to Terms & conditions