Fall 2026: Sculpture that Tricks the Eye (Sculpture Studio)
Sundays, 6-9PM, September 20 to November 8 (8 Class Meetings)
2 weeks studio access for finishing work (dry work and firing only, no wet clay) - the weeks of - All students must have their projects complete to remove from the sculpture studio by end of day Friday, November 27.
TAKES PLACE IN SCULPTURE STUDIO CLASSROOM - ANNEX UNIT A (1110-A Hawthorne)
Teaching Artist: Jillian Mae Seversky
TUITION: $380 members / $395 nonmembers

For students of intermediate level or above who understand basic handbuilding methods.

Join resident artist Jillian Mae Seversky to learn to create sculptures that trick the eye by mimicking real-world objects. Learn to sculpt from still life and references to advance your sculpting skills and explore the world of Trompe-l'oeil ceramic art.

This course will feature 8 weeks of instructed group class and wet work time. Plus 2 weeks of finishing and drying time to make final touches and bisque-fire work. During the last two weeks, students will be met one-on-one.

Sculpture Studio classes offer generous open studio access for participants to make more complex work. Studio access outside of class meeting times for participants enrolled in 1110-A Sculpture Studio programs will be available when other programs are not in session. Appointments are not necessary, as classes will each have a unique code students are permitted to use to access the space throughout the session between 8am-9pm.

GOAL: Gain a better understanding of sculpting objects from life.

INCLUDED:
One bag of sculpture clay
Access to community clay tools
Access to a shared class set of underglazes
Firing fees for several complete works not to exceed sculpture studio maximum size (24x24x30") Complete works may also be glaze fired, if desired.
Access to sculpture studio classroom during open time for the duration of 10 weeks.

Students must follow all studio health and safety guidelines. Student waiver required at registration or on the first day of class every session, and an up-to-date emergency contact must be provided for studio records.

10 STUDENTS MAX

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