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Instructor: Beth West
Dates: September 19 - 20, 2026
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm*
Location: WHAT Art School, Downtown Saint Croix Falls
Class Duration: 2 sessions for 4 hours each
Class Size: 6 participants maximum
Ages: 16+
Member Price: $100 + $8 Admin Fee
Non-Member Price: $125 + $8 Admin Fee
Course Description:
Transform clay into a hand-sculpted animal in this immersive two-day workshop! Guided step-by-step, you’ll build a small custom sculpture (around 6–8 inches) of an animal of your choice.
Form & Proportions: Map out geometric planes and balance anatomical proportions for a solid foundation.
Sculpting & Detail: Express character and texture using essential handbuilding techniques and delicate detailing tools.
Preparation for Firing: Learn how to properly hollow, vent, and prepare solid ceramic sculptures so they survive the kiln safely.
Finishing Touches: Choose your final look! You can select glaze colors for us to apply after the bisque fire, or plan to return for a future studio session to hand-paint your piece with detailed underglazes.
Note: Clay, tools, and firing services are included. Feel free to bring reference photos or sketches of the animal you’d like to sculpt!
*The studio is open until 4:00pm and students are welcome to stay and continue working after class ends.
Instructor: Beth West
Dates: September 19 - 20, 2026
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm*
Location: WHAT Art School, Downtown Saint Croix Falls
Class Duration: 2 sessions for 4 hours each
Class Size: 6 participants maximum
Ages: 16+
Member Price: $100 + $8 Admin Fee
Non-Member Price: $125 + $8 Admin Fee
Course Description:
Transform clay into a hand-sculpted animal in this immersive two-day workshop! Guided step-by-step, you’ll build a small custom sculpture (around 6–8 inches) of an animal of your choice.
Form & Proportions: Map out geometric planes and balance anatomical proportions for a solid foundation.
Sculpting & Detail: Express character and texture using essential handbuilding techniques and delicate detailing tools.
Preparation for Firing: Learn how to properly hollow, vent, and prepare solid ceramic sculptures so they survive the kiln safely.
Finishing Touches: Choose your final look! You can select glaze colors for us to apply after the bisque fire, or plan to return for a future studio session to hand-paint your piece with detailed underglazes.
Note: Clay, tools, and firing services are included. Feel free to bring reference photos or sketches of the animal you’d like to sculpt!
*The studio is open until 4:00pm and students are welcome to stay and continue working after class ends.