Sculpting Workshop
Conducted at IACG Multimedia College | Mentored by Keerthi Harish, Sashank & Sai Krishna
Shaping Clay into Expressive Forms
The Sculpting Workshop introduced students to the foundational techniques used in clay sculpting. Through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on practice, participants learned how basic forms, tools, and proportions work together to create expressive and realistic sculptures.
From everyday objects to human facial features, the workshop helped students develop confidence and precision in shaping clay.
Workshop Overview
Key Concepts Covered
Sculpting Tools
Students were introduced to essential sculpting tools including Loop tools (for carving and removing clay), Wooden tools (for shaping forms), and Needle tools (for fine details and surface refinement). Participants practiced proper grip, pressure control, and tool selection depending on the stage of the sculpture.
Basic Shapes
Before sculpting anything complex, students learned how to create the three fundamental forms that serve as the base of nearly every sculpture: Sphere, Cube, and Cylinder. Understanding these shapes helped them build sturdy structures and maintain accurate proportions.
Objects & Fruits
To apply their new skills, participants sculpted simple still-life models such as fruits and small objects. This exercise focused on observing Form accuracy, Proportion, and Surface texture. These studies helped students develop an eye for realism and detail.
The Human Head
Students then progressed to understanding the structure of the human head. They learned Basic head proportions, Primary planes of the face, and How to place features correctly. This step helped them build a strong foundation for more advanced portrait sculpting.
Facial Features
In the final stage, students practiced sculpting each major facial feature individually: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, and Ears. These exercises allowed students to observe subtle shapes, curves, and anatomical details that bring a sculpture to life.
Highlights & Student Experience
Tool usage and practice sessions
Still-life sculpting moments
- Sculpt objects with accurate form and texture
- Understand the proportions of the human head
- Create expressive and believable facial features
- Use sculpting tools confidently and purposefully
- Apply proper pressure control and tool selection techniques
- Build sculptures using basic shapes as structural foundations
Key Student Learnings
Workshop Gallery
About the Mentors
Ranjith
A professional sculptor specializing in clay modeling and anatomical sculpture. Keerthi Harish teaches students the fundamentals of tool usage, basic shape construction, and how to build sturdy, proportionate sculptures from simple forms to complex human features.
Leeladhar
An experienced sculptor focused on portrait and facial anatomy. Sashank guides students through human head proportions, facial feature placement, and the subtle details that bring expressive realism to eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
Sreeharsha
A skilled clay artist specializing in still-life and object sculpting. Sai Krishna teaches students how to observe form, proportion, and surface texture, helping them develop an eye for realism and detail through hands-on practice with everyday objects.
Why This Workshop Mattered
Foundational Sculpting Skills
Anatomical Understanding
Precision Tool Mastery