Join artist and tutor Monika Scarrabelotti for this exciting new weekend workshop modeling from life in clay.

Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this course is designed as a unique opportunity to build a sculpture in clay, working directly from a nude life model. Clay, an ancient and highly versatile material allows for a tactile and meditative experience while modeling.

Guided by Monika, participants will develop skills in understanding sculptural fundamentals such as form, balance and structure, as well as human anatomy and proportion. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with various techniques and styles to develop their work. The sculptures will be built without an armature – creating a freestanding ceramic sculpture that can be fired at the studio when dry.

Tickets: Early bird members $230 (pay before Feb 2), members $260, non-members $285

We use the Humanitix ticketing platform to help us manage our workshops and classes. Humanitix charge a booking fee which we split with you 50/50. Humanitix is a registered charity and 100% of their profits go to social impact projects with a particular focus on closing the education gap.

Material fees: $15 for 5kgs of paper clay, firing at an extra cost calculated by weight

Class size: 12 students

Class structure: Classes run from 10 am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday. Please arrive 5 minutes before class to allow for a prompt start. There will be a 30 minute lunch break halfway through each class.

Level: appropriate for all skill levels (including both beginners and experienced artists)

Wear: comfortable work clothes and enclosed shoes

Please bring: Sketchbook or drawing paper/drawing materials for some warm up life drawing exercises, apron (optional).