The Compleat Sculptor
" You supply the talent, we'll supply the rest!" Since 1995

Ongoing Classes

New To Sculpting???
The Compleat Sculptors Monthly classes are the best introduction to a new sculpting method. With our no commitment policy, you can try stone or wood carving or sculpting in clay. With the flexibility of signing up for classes month-to-month you can try another medium of go further into the medium you started with. During the month, in addition to your weekly classes with your instructor, you will also have access to the sculpting studio during TCS store hours included in the class price!

Not New To Sculpting?
TCS Monthly classes are a perfect way to further enhance yours skills. Month-to-month registration gives you the flexibility to take a month of classes to work out that sculpture you may need advice on, to have studio space to work month after month, or perhaps try another medium. For example; clay sculpting classes may add to your stone sculpting ability – giving you a more fast paced and fluid medium to explore your designs and make maquettes for reference when carving in stone.


Clay Studio with Carter Jones
This studio class is open to all levels. From the complete beginner who needs to learn the basics of traditional sculpture, from armature building, to clay modeling, to molding & casting. It's also for advanced sculptors who need Carter's fully equipped, well-ventilated shop and art library, as well as being in a creative environment where they will be surrounded by many on-going projects in diverse stages of completion.
Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Online - Ongoing
Or Register By Phone: 212-367-7561
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Stone Carving with Ailene Fields
Basic and advanced techniques of direct stone carving - initial roughing out, developing a form, final finishing and polishing are presented. There is a choice of softer stone or marble. Hand and pneumatic tools are both covered. Participants should end the course with the basic knowledge necessary to work on their own. Instruction is individually oriented so that all levels of experience will benefit from this great opportunity. Students will choose the subject matter of their sculpture and learn to find what’s in the stone.
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Or Register By Phone: 212-367-7561
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  • If you have questions or comments regarding classes at TCS please email us with “Classes” in the subject line.

Wood Carving with Ailene Fields
Gain knowledge of the diversity of carving woods available and develop or increase your carving skills in this monthly wood carving class. This class will give students the knowledge and ability to achieve the right feel and look that you want for your sculpture and will cover different carving techniques including roughing out the basic form, detailing with finer chisels and rasps, sanding, finishing and mounting methods. Individual instruction is geared toward creativity - making this class is open to all levels of sculptors. Students will choose the subject matter of their sculpture and with instruction from Ms. Fields will learn the basics to the specifics of wood carving. All levels of skill are more than welcome.
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Or Register By Phone: 212-367-7561
  • Click here for class policies.
  • Click here for Ailene’s bio.
  • If you have questions or comments regarding classes at TCS please email us with “Classes” in the subject line.

Although we try to keep the most updated prices on our website, all prices are subject to change.
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