Portrait Sculpting | July 10th - September 11th, 2025 | Thursdays, 7-9pm

$475.00

Instructor: Jim Shoop

Time: 7:00-9:00 PM, Thursdays

Dates: July 10th - September 11th

Location: What Art School

Duration:  Thursdays, 10 sessions

Member Price: $380 (initial 25lbs of clay included, other supplies not included)

Non-Member Price: $475 (initial 25lbs of clay included, other supplies not included)

Ages: 18+. 

Class size: 8 Students Maximum

Course Description:

Explore the art of sculpting a life-size bust portrait in water-based clay from a model at WHAT Art School. In this immersive class, students will receive personalized critiques and demonstrations, enabling a thorough study of the human head. Working directly from a model, participants will focus on capturing likeness, expression, and anatomical detail in their sculptures.

At the conclusion of the class, students will have the opportunity to fire their pieces, culminating in a fired bust portrait that reflects their artistic exploration and skill development.

Supplies

  • Tools can be purchased at Supply House Casting, NYC, The Complete Sculptor. 

  • If you would like to fire your sculpture at the end of the class, there will be a small, additional fee

Instructor: Jim Shoop

Time: 7:00-9:00 PM, Thursdays

Dates: July 10th - September 11th

Location: What Art School

Duration:  Thursdays, 10 sessions

Member Price: $380 (initial 25lbs of clay included, other supplies not included)

Non-Member Price: $475 (initial 25lbs of clay included, other supplies not included)

Ages: 18+. 

Class size: 8 Students Maximum

Course Description:

Explore the art of sculpting a life-size bust portrait in water-based clay from a model at WHAT Art School. In this immersive class, students will receive personalized critiques and demonstrations, enabling a thorough study of the human head. Working directly from a model, participants will focus on capturing likeness, expression, and anatomical detail in their sculptures.

At the conclusion of the class, students will have the opportunity to fire their pieces, culminating in a fired bust portrait that reflects their artistic exploration and skill development.

Supplies

  • Tools can be purchased at Supply House Casting, NYC, The Complete Sculptor. 

  • If you would like to fire your sculpture at the end of the class, there will be a small, additional fee

James Shoop

JAMES SHOOP is a classically trained sculptor and professional artist who has been creating Fine Art, Commercial, and Functional Art since 1983. His work includes private commissions for collectors as well as commercial projects for major clients such as DC Comics. Now based in Wisconsin, James works from his dedicated studio, where he continues to explore and refine his sculptural practice.

“Creating sculptures that inspires, excites and results in a emotional response drives my process. Being a traditional sculptor I use my hands, a few tools and a vision, manipulating clay and wax forming each sculpture. Through years of working at my families foundry I am able to execute all phases of casting and finishing of each bronze sculpture. Allowing each one to have a uniqueness throughout the edition. Having a story to tell, with the use of subject and movement I have been able to create sculpture that has breath and engages the viewer. Paying attention to detail and composition each piece has an unique view from all sides and lets ones imagination build. Through sculpture I strive to enhance the space it inhabits, solidifying a presence that is memorable.”