Starting your first sculpture class can feel exciting—and a little intimidating. Many new students wonder if they need experience, special tools, or natural talent before working with clay. The good news? You don’t. Here’s what you can realistically expect when you take your first sculpture class, especially if you’re new to clay sculpting or figurative work. One of the most common questions students ask is: “Do I need experience to take a sculpture class?” The answer is no.

Welcome to JCLee Studios Established in 2013 by sculptor Jim Lee, JCLee Studios is committed to the enduring art of figurative sculpture...

How long will it be before we can get muddy socially again? Look at my 2020 calendar for classes and workshops in July through November....

My first Portrait workshop with Lynne Kaplan at Urban Arts OC studio in Newport Beach. My (new) eight students were all fun and as...

Hands are the most complex part of the human body to sculpt or draw. Although, I’ve been told that if you can sculpt the face, you can...