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Online Exclusive - Introduction to Animal Sculpture

You asked, so we made it. Over three hours of high quality HD video content filmed in real time in Nick’s studio, taking you from start to finish. If you can’t attend one of Nick’s animal sculpture workshops in person, this one’s for you. We’ve done everything we can to make it feel like you’re right there with her every step of the way. Nick will introduce the tools of the trade, demonstrate her unique slab building method, explain her modelling techniques and show you how to convey movement and expression. Everything you need to bring your very own animal sculpture to life.

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Course Outline

Introduction Animal Sculpture Workshop

  • Your purchase includes lifetime access. Work at your own pace. Watch as many times as you like. Log in any time to continue your animal sculpture journey.

  • Over three hours of high quality HD video content filmed in real time in Nick’s studio, taking you from start to finish. We shot this workshop using multiple cameras to capture wide and close up angles simultaneously. This ensures you can see exactly what Nick’s doing, as if you were with her in the studio. This very special online course gives you everything you need to know to bring your own animal sculptures to life.

  • 21 detailed lessons taking you through every stage in the sculpting process:

    1. Introduction

    2. Photographic References

    3. Tools of the Trade

    4. Roll with it

    5. Body Work

    6. Body Parts

    7. Get a Head

    8. It’s a Wrap

    9. Body Mapping

    10. Refining the Surface

    11. Heads up

    12. Face Lift

    13. Paws for Thought

    14. Defining the Body 1

    15. Defining the Body 2

    16. Muscle and Anatomy

    17. Symmetry and Balance

    18. The Eyes have it

    19. Upside Down

    20. Finishing Touches

    21. Next Steps

  • Nick lifts the lid on the tools of the trade, detailing the essential tools and materials you’ll need to get started on your animal sculpture journey - and nothing you don’t.

  • A downloadable PDF file of high quality image references to get you started on your animal sculpture straight away.

  • All students will be invited to join our dedicated animal sculpture community Facebook group, where you can share your progress, ask questions, get feedback from Nick and other students.

  • All Nick Mackman online animal sculpture workshops are subject to the following terms and conditions unless otherwise agreed in writing. By purchasing one of our online workshops you agree to accept all the conditions below.

    1. We operate a Fair Use Policy. Our workshops are designed for students and amateurs. The content of our online workshops may not be used by you or another third party for commercial purposes.

    2. All original course content, images and video are protected by copyright and may not be copied, shared, resold or distributed in any way without permission..

    3. Our online animal sculpture workshops are sold for immediate delivery of the digital content. By purchasing one of our online workshops you agree to waive your 14-day right to cancel once the download or streaming has begun.

    5. Our online animal sculpture workshops are sold for a single lifetime access fee. Lifetime access refers to the lifespan of the product, or not less than a period of one year from the date of purchase.

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What People Are Saying

I’ve watched all the videos. I’m going to start making mine today. I found them really insightful, especially the tips on muscle and anatomy.

Loving this workshop. Nick, you are a fantastic teacher.

I can’t wait to sculpt this beautiful lion cub. I am so excited to refine my skills. 

— Introduction to Animal Sculpture

I have been inspired by your work for a long time and am so excited to be part of this workshop. I am especially interested in learning your techniques for finishing the surface details, your forms are wonderful but it is your expertise in the details that truly inspire me. Thank you for making this possible for me by doing it online.

Thank you Nick, I’m loving the class.

— Introduction to Animal Sculpture

I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed and learned from your online course. I watched the entire course through once and now will start again with actually sculpting. I have been sculpting animals for quite a while and still learned things from your course.

I have wanted to take a course for some time in England and this video course will make it possible.

— Introduction to Animal Sculpture