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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.
Clayfest · 20% off
Every specialty workshop booked by 16 November 2026 is 20% off — except the S$780 February 2027 run of Making Your Pet Dog.
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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
2 days · 9 hours
Making Your Pet Dog with Hazel Wong
Ever wondered how you can immortalise your dog in the form of a sculpture made by you? Take this rare opportunity to begin the journey of discovering the sculpting process — using your very own dog as the subject. Held over a single weekend — a Saturday and Sunday session totalling nine hours — you'll learn clay moulding techniques, study basic animal anatomy, skeleton and muscles, and latch on to Hazel's making plan custom to your pet as you create a 10–13cm sculpture of your beloved companion. You don't just make your dog — you learn the critical success factors: using the right clay, ensuring crack-free joints, and practical tips for stability and a sound structure. Skills you can apply to all forms in your future works.
Key Features
- Master the basics: discover the fundamental techniques for sculpting realistic dogs, 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 10–13cm sculpture, capturing the unique characteristics of your pet dog.
- 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
- Format: one weekend workshop — Saturday & Sunday
- Fees: S$880 · promotional fee S$780 for the Feb 2027 run
- Seats: limited to 6 seats only
- Includes all materials and the firing of one work.
Includes
- Expert instructions and custom lesson plan
- Clay and bisque firing
- Learning aid and all tools
- Underglazes and instructions
- Clear glazing and firing (professional service)
- Option to learn clear glazing via the Essential Glazing lesson (additional cost)
Schedule
- Feb 2027: 13 Feb Sat & 14 Feb Sun · S$780
- Jun 2027: 12 Jun Sat & 13 Jun Sun · S$880
- Dec 2027: 11 Dec Sat & 12 Dec Sun · S$880
3 hours
Mini Crab Making Workshop with Paper Clay
Discover the art of paper clay and sculpt your own fiddler crabs! Join us for a special hands-on workshop where you'll delve into the unique properties of paper clay — and learn how to make it yourself. Under the step-by-step guidance of an artist, you'll master the basic steps of crafting crustaceans, starting with the fiddler crab.
What You'll Learn
- The special use of paper clay & how to make it
- Basic steps for sculpting crustaceans (starting with the fiddler crab)
- Guided instruction from a working artist, step by step
Workshop Details
- Duration: just 3 hours — success is yours!
- Output: make 3 pieces
- Fees: S$248
- Instructor: Hazel Wong
- Bisque firing included.
- Option to purchase clay: S$10 per kg of this special clay
- No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and leave with three handmade crabs!
Schedule
- 17 Mar Wed · 10am – 1pm
- 2 Jun Wed · 10am – 1pm
- 8 Sep Wed · 10am – 1pm
- 24 Nov Wed · 10am – 1pm
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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