Clay Faces and Expressions Workshop

Express Yourself in Clay – Sculpting Faces & ExpressionsIn this beginner-friendly workshop, students will explore the fundamentals of facial structure and expression while learning how to sculpt expressive faces in clay. Guided by the expert instructors at SMAart Gallery & Studio in San Francisco, you’ll discover how facial features and underlying muscles work together to convey emotion—and how to bring them to life in clay.Students can expect to create one expressive bust or 2–3 small heads, experimenting with different moods, gestures, and personalities along the way. It’s a fun, hands-on introduction to sculpting that’s equal parts educational and clay-mazing.Workshop minimum: 2 participantsWhat to ExpectWe’ll begin with introductions and a demonstration of essential hand-building techniques—coil, slab, and pinch—and how to use them to shape facial features and expressions. You’ll be surprised by how responsive clay is to every touch, adjustment, and gesture.Firing & Pick-UpYou get to keep your finished work! After class, we’ll dry, trim, bisque fire, glaze, and glaze fire your pieces. Once complete, we’ll notify you for pick-up.⏳ Please allow approximately 4–6 weeks.Yes—we will literally learn how to express yourself with clay. Come Seize the Clay!Clean-UpThe final 15 minutes of class are reserved for clean-up. If you’d prefer to spend every minute creating, a clean-up service is available for a small fee—at checkout.Location NotesWe have two pottery studios in San Francisco. Please double-check which location you are booking before registering.Please note:

• Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time. Late arrivals disrupt the flow of the demonstration and won't give you the time you will want to create.
• For a private group or team session at a date and time of your choice, please contact your teacher.

Included in this experience2-1/2 hrs of instruction and firingSulpture clay and firing for 2-3 sculpturesShared tools and aprons are availableConsider bringing your pieces to one of our raku workshops. Read more details