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Specialty Workshops
Specialty workshops are led by working artists, giving you a rare, up-close look at how they approach their craft. You'll explore the distinctive habits and methods behind their creative process, pick up practical techniques, and strengthen your foundational skills. Most valuable of all, you'll gain insight into how an artist thinks — and how that thinking shapes the art they make.
2 days · 9 hours
Making Realistic Animals with Hazel Wong
Ever dreamed of creating lifelike animal sculptures? Join our immersive workshop with Hazel Wong and learn the essential techniques to bring your imagination to life.
Key Features
- Master the basics: discover the fundamental techniques for sculpting realistic animals, from distilling key features to forming expressive shapes.
- Hands-on practice: create your own study models to solidify your skills and experiment with different forms.
- Bring your vision to life: transform your sketches into a stunning 20–25cm sculpture, capturing the unique characteristics of your chosen animal.
- Expert guidance: learn from Hazel Wong, a specialist-educator in animal sculpting, who will provide personalized instruction and support.
Workshop Details
- Day 1: 9am – 4pm (lunch 12pm – 1pm)
- Day 2: 10am – 1pm
- Fees: S$918
- Includes all materials and the firing of one work.
Schedule
- Feb 2027: 6 Feb
- Jun 2027: 5 Jun
- Dec 2027: 4 Dec
About the Artist
Hazel Wong
Founder of Studio GDMC · Workshop Instructor
Hazel Wong is known for her imaginative installations inspired by nature, transforming the pottery process into sculptural works — from tiny creatures to large animal forms. Her practice spans education, mural and sculptural work, and she specialises in helping students capture the character of the animals they sculpt.
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