The Annual Placer Artists Studios Tour is the largest and longest-standing Art Studio tour in the region, spanning a huge geography and featuring a diversity of art.
The Annual Placer Artists Studios Tour is the largest and longest-standing Art Studio tour in the region, spanning a huge geography and featuring a diversity of art.
The Annual Placer Artists Studios Tour is the largest and longest-standing Art Studio tour in the region, spanning a huge geography and featuring a diversity of art.
The Annual Placer Artists Studios Tour is the largest and longest-standing Art Studio tour in the region, spanning a huge geography and featuring a diversity of art.
JCLEE STUDIOS
School of Sculpture
916.878.0993
& THE DOWNSTAIRS GALLERY
Learn the rules... then break them!
SCULPTURE SCHOOL STATEMENT
At JCLee Studios, we are devoted to the enduring art of sculpting the human form in water-based clay. Founded by sculptor Jim Lee in Auburn, California, our school provides a welcoming, hands-on environment where artists of all experience levels can explore, refine, and elevate their craft.
Our mission is rooted in three core principles:
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Preserving classical techniques of figurative sculpture
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Fostering growth and confidence in both new and experienced sculptors
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Cultivating a creative community where art, learning, and discovery intersect
Every workshop is designed to immerse students in the sculptural process—offering technical instruction, artistic guidance, and the freedom to let each sculpture evolve uniquely from the clay. Whether you’re sculpting a portrait, torso, or full figure, our focus is not just on technique, but on seeing and expressing the deeper character within the form.
The human figure is timeless. At JCLee Studios, we believe sculpting it is a journey—one of observation, patience, discovery, and joy.