Make a Clay Relief Sculpture

Bring your imagination to life in three dimensions with this virtual clay relief sculpture class.



2 x 1 hour Class size 1 to 30 guests   $30

Discover a Relief Sculpture

Discover a Relief Sculpture

Learn what a relief sculpture is—a design that pops out from a flat surface. Your base can be cardboard, canvas, wood, or another material, while the raised area can be made from clay, plaster, or mixed materials.


Sculpt Your Design

Sculpt Your Design

Plan your artwork by sketching your idea. Once ready, draw it onto your chosen flat surface and sculpt the areas you want to stand out using air-dry clay. Shape and refine the clay to create your three-dimensional effect.


Assemble and Paint

Assemble and Paint

Use tacky glue to attach your clay sculpture to the base. Once it’s secure and dry, bring your piece to life by painting the entire surface with vibrant acrylics, blending sculptural and painterly elements into a cohesive artwork. Marvel at your artwork once it's complete!


Sculpt, paint, and bring your imagination to life in three dimensions with this virtual clay relief sculpture class.
Explore the exciting world of mixed media in this virtual sculpting class. You’ll start by creating a unique drawing on cardboard or canvas, with a special area that will become the star of your piece. That standout section will be crafted from air-dry clay and carefully attached to your surface using tacky glue, with a hair dryer to speed up drying.
Once your clay element is in place, you’ll bring your entire creation to life with vibrant acrylic paints, blending sculptural and painterly techniques into one cohesive piece of art. Guided step by step, you’ll gain confidence in both clay sculpting and painting. By the end, you’ll have a colorful, three-dimensional piece you’ll be proud to hang up.
Knowledge required
It is a beginner-friendly class. Each step will be explained in detail. Students should choose something to draw that they are comfortable with. Ideas will be shared as well.
What to bring
  • A canvas, canvas board, or sturdy piece of cardboard
  • A small amount of air-dry clay, maybe the size of your hand
  • Tacky glue
  • Acrylic paint
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 9 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

Your teacher

Trisha Singletary
Trisha Singletary

female Women-owned

I have been teaching art for 30 years. Throughout my years of teaching I have taught toddlers up to seniors, so everybody! I enjoy working with all ages. Sharing my knowledge with others and helping them achieve their goals is very rewarding. Currently I teach at a K-8th grade school where I teach K-5th Grade Art, Street Art, Ceramics, Portfolio, 3-D Art, and Mindful Art.
I studied Illustration at Parsons School of Design in New York with a minor in Art Education with Bank Street Teacher's College. I received a summer intensive Masters of Fine Art from New York University that took place 2 summers in Venice, Italy and one summer in New York. Although my degrees end there I continue to take classes with the same fire to learn and grow through the arts. Most recently I took an Art As Therapy course through Europass Teacher Academy. While teaching is my full time job I am an artist who has worked commercially, sold art through exhibits, and through commissions.
2026-11-20 15:00:00
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