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Simplified Figure sculpture sample in clay

Simplified Figure

Essentials of Figure Sculpting

Learning to sculpt the human figure can feel daunting at first. Beginners often get caught up in small details and lose sight of the overall flow of the form.

In a relaxed and friendly environment, Javier helps students simplify the process by breaking the body into basic geometric shapes. This approach makes it easier to understand weight, balance, and proportion, while still leaving space for creativity.

By focusing on structure first, students gain confidence and develop their own artistic style. Whether you’re just starting out or already have experience, the welcoming atmosphere encourages growth, exploration, and new discoveries in figurative sculpture.

Explanatory diagram for proportions and human figure cannon used in the simplified figure workshop.
SImplified figure sculpture at the front of the picture with student at the back working in the workshop.
Simplified figure drawing where you can see the division of the body in blocks.
Student holding a sculpting tool and looking at the camera while doing a simplified figure workshop in Picton.
Student working on her figure in clay in the simplified figure workshop.
Student looking at his work in clay in the simplified figure workshop.

NZ$ 595

No dates Scheduled for 2025.

  • 2 days workshop
  • Good for beginners.
  • All the essentials you need to know to build the figure.
  • Build with confidence a simple human figure.
  • Participants in this course will create 1/4 Scale figure in clay.
  • Step-by-step method to learn the essential foundations .
  • Focus on developing skills that support long-term artistic growth.
  • Introduction of principles of proportions, balance and movement —key elements to build a proportionate work and understand structure and volume. 
  • Approach in simple and simplified forms for easy understanding.
  • By the end of the program, participants leave with tools that are easy to apply to support their creativity

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