Working from live models in a range of poses, students will sculpt the human figure in oil-based clay. This practice is a great way to hone your observational skills and your understanding of gesture and proportion in the human form. You will also gain experience posing the armature and modelling three-dimensional forms in clay.

Each pose will be two weeks long (total 6 hrs), after which you should be prepared to dismantle your figure so that the clay and armature can be reused for your next sculpture.

This class is open to all levels - beginners and experienced sculptors welcome!

Would you like to learn how to build your own reusable armature (instead of purchasing one)? Consider taking this pre-class workshop: 

Make Your Own Figure Armature

Dates: 1/15 - 3/5

(8 Wednesdays 6-9pm)

Price: $575 (+ materials $65-$80)

Model fee included

Required Materials - Sculpting the Figure from Life

Armature (with base): the internal wire structure or “skeleton” used to support the weight of the clay for standing poses. 

Note: NOT required if taking the Make Your Own Armature workshop on 1/8

Links below:

https://shop.sculpt.com/products/figure-armatures?variant=48016676225339

OR

https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Richeson-Adjustable-Armature-Figure/dp/B0044SA2EI?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3DMYIN9K0RYXC

Plasticine/ plastalina: reusable oil-based clay for sculpting. You’ll need 4 lbs (2 blocks) Please choose only SULFUR FREE clay!! Link below:

https://shop.sculpt.com/products/le-beau-touche?variant=48015799877947 

Learn to carve rings, pendants, brooches or small sculptures in wax, then use the wax model to create a finished cast piece in silver or bronze using the lost wax casting method. This 6 week class introduces multiple ways of wax-working including: additive, subtractive, filing, using hot tools and a small alcohol torch, as well as working with investment casting techniques. Several different finishing techniques will be demonstrated, as well. Enough Bronze for 1 flask is included in the workshop cost, and additional bronze and/or silver casting grain can be purchased from the instructor during class. 

Session 2 Class Schedule(Jan 17th-Feb 28th)

• Fri. Jan 17th 6-9pm class 1/6 
• Fri Jan 24th 6-9pm class 2/6
• Fri Jan 31 NO CLASS 
• Fri Feb 7th 6-9pm class 3/6 
• Fri Feb 14th 6-9pm class 4/6 
• Friday Feb 21st 6-9pm class 5/6
• Friday Feb 28th 6-9pm class 6/6  

Instructor Bio: 

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

In this 6 week intermediate course, students expand on the topics and skills learned in Jewelry 1. The curriculum is flexible based on what students want to make and learn. Some techniques learned in this course are sawing techniques, hinge making, hollow forms, rivets, advanced soldering techniques, and prong settings. Jewelry 1 or prior approval from the instructor required to take this course. Some materials are included, and more are available for purchase in the studio.

Custom workshops are available as well, including: wedding ring workshops, teen welding intensives, and more! Send us an email at jewelry@stonybrookmass.org if you have any questions or suggestions!

Session 2, Jan 14th-Feb 25th (Tuesdays 6-9pm)

• Tues, Jan 14th 6-9pm class 1/6
• Tues, Jan 21st 6-9pm class 2/6
• Tues, Jan 28th NO CLASS
• Tues, Feb 4th 6-9pm class 3/6
• Tues, Feb 11th 6-9pm class 4/6
• Tues, Feb 18th 6-9pm class 5/6
• Tues, Feb 25th 6-9pm class 6/6

Session 3, April 23-May 28th (Wednesdays 6-9pm)

• Wednesay, April 23 6-9pm class 1/6
• Wednesday, April 30 6-9pm class 2/6
• Wednesday, May 7 6-9pm class 3/6
• Wednesday, May 14 6-9pm class 4/6
• Wednesday, May 21 6-9pm class 5/6
• Wednesday, May 28 6-9pm class 6/6 

Please note that class schedules may adjust slightly due to snow days, holidays, etc. 

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

This 6 week course is designed for students that have completed at least 2 prior Jewelry Courses who want to continue studio time with limited instruction and the company of other metals students. Prior authorization required to enroll. Students are responsible for their own materials, or may purchase them from the studio. If you can only attend part of a guided open studio session, or want to book studio time on a less frequent basis, please email Kylie at jewelry@stonybrookmass.org to discuss your options!

Available Sessions

• January 23rd-March 6th- Thursdays (please note, no class on Thursday, January 30th)

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society in Lexington, MA. 

In this 5 week introductory class, students learn the fundamentals of jewelry-making to create their own wearable designs. We start with cutting, filing, soldering, polishing, and other traditional fabrication skills to make a custom sterling silver bezel-set ring. Using these skills, students then design and create a final project under the guidance of the instructor. Some materials are included, and more will be available for purchase in the studio, as needed.

• Spring 2025 Session 1 (5 Tuesdays, March 11-April 15, no class Tuesday, April 1st)

  • Tuesday, March 11, 6-9pm Class 1/5
  • Tuesday, March 18, 6-9pm Class 2/5
  • Tuesday, March 25, 6-9pm Class 3/5
  • Tuesday, April 1 NO Class
  • Tuesday, April 8, 6-9pm Class 4/5
  • Tuesday, April 15, 6-9pm Class 5/5

Please note that class schedules may adjust slightly due to snow days, holidays, etc. 

Custom workshops are available as well, including: wedding ring workshops, teen welding intensives, and more! Send us an email at jewelry@stonybrookmass.org if you have any questions or suggestions!

Instructor Bio:

Kylie Weinzierl is a Boston area interdisciplinary artist, with a primary focus in metalsmithing, a background in sound art, multimedia installation and fabrication, as well as glass work, textile, and performance. Kylie received a Bachelor of the Arts from Arizona State University in 2019, and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in February 2024. Kylie is the head Jewelry Instructor at Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School in Jamaica Plain and the Metals Studio Manager at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society.

Did you enjoy taking our Introduction to Welding course and now you want to take on aproject? In this 6 week advanced course, students will build upon the fundamentals learned inIntroduction to Welding by continuing to grow skills in the following welding processes SMAW('Stick'), GMAW ('MIG'), and/or Oxy-acetylene. Students will also have the opportunity toexplore a range of areas such as learning new fabrication skills in forming steel and ironincluding the GTAW ('TIG') welding process and new finishing techniques. This course is idealfor students interested in any of the following: creating metal sculpture, working with found metal, spending more time becoming proficient in a welding coupon for personal orprofessional applications.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Welding as a 6-8+ week course at Stonybrook Fine Arts. Ideally, you've taken this course in the last two years and have been utilizing the skills learnedon a regular basis. If you have not taken Introduction to Welding with Stonybrook Fine Art buthave outside welding experience at Stonybrook Fine Arts in SMAW, GMAW and/or Oxy-fuelwelding please indicate that you'd like to be evaluated for inclusion in this course.

*Please look at the schedule below as it corresponds with the session you sign up and note any nonconsecutive class dates/holidays*

Summer Session 2 (September 9 - October 28)

• Oct. 7th 2024 No Class

Fall Session 1 (November 18 - January 27, 2025) 

• Nov. 25th 2024 No Class
• Dec. 2nd 2024 No Class 
• Dec. 23rd No Class
• Dec. 30 No Class
• Jan. 20th 2025 No Class

Winter Session 1 (February 24, 2025 - March, 31 2025)

Instructor Bio:

Grey Hilliard-Koshinsky is a metalsmith, fabricator and maker with over 20 years ofexperience with ferrous and non-ferrous metal fabrication. Grey began their training in avocational setting and they hold a Master of Fine Arts with a concentration in metalsmithingfrom the College of Visual and Performing Arts Artisanry Department at UMASS Dartmouth. Grey brings 15 years of teaching experience including nearly 12 years of teaching studentsfrom all walks of life at Stonybrook Fine Arts. Grey is proficient in arc welding fabrication processes with both ferrous and non-ferrous metal including SMAW, GMAW and GTAW andmanual welding techniques including forge welding and Oxy-fuel welding. Grey is also trained in small scale jewelry ferrous and non-ferrous metal fabrication and enameling.

This 8 week class teaches beginner students how to use basic mold making skills to cast aluminum and/or bronze. Students learn wax sculpting, mold making, casting, finishing, and patination. The lost wax method with ceramic shell is utilized to create sculptures, seal stamps, bookends, or other functional objects.

While this class is intended for beginners new to the process, experienced students are welcome! If you have taken this class before or already have foundry experience and would like to pay by the class, please contact us.

*Please look at the schedule below as it corresponds with the session you sign up and note any nonconsecutive class dates/holidays*

Fall Session 4(October 3rd - December 5th)

• October 24th 2024- No Class
• November 28th 2024- No Class