A 3D, Hands-On Exploration of the Human Form

Open to Artists, Students, and Curious Learners Alike!

5 Days | 6 Hours of Instruction Daily

Monday, July 28th – Friday, August 1st | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Total Instruction Time: 30 Hours

Minimum 4 | Maximum 12 students | Currently Registered: 1/12

Hosted at a Private Residence in Oakdale, Minnesota, 55182 (Students will receive address upon Registration)

With Gabrielle Trom — Director of Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Art Germany

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This immersive, five-day workshop guides you through building a 15-inch human figure from the inside out. Using a classical écorché method, participants sculpt bones and muscles on a wire armature, gaining anatomical insight through touch, form, and observation.

Who Can Attend?

This course is designed for ages 14 and up.
Children under 14 are welcome with an adult actively participating alongside them.

While originally designed for visual artists, this workshop is also a fun, tactile, and eye-opening introduction to human anatomy for:

• Aspiring and professional artists

• Science-minded students

• Parents & teens learning together

• Anyone who learns best by doing

No prior experience in drawing, sculpture, or anatomy is required — just bring your curiosity and focus!

Included with Enrollment:

• 15” pre-constructed armature

• Oil-based clay

• Instructor guidance throughout the process

Available for use during workshop:

• Sculpture templates

• Step-by-Step Process Videos

• Reference handouts

• Basic Sculpting Tools

Cost:

$300 class fee per student
+ $80 materials fee (includes clay, armature, and use of tools) 

Workshop fees are refundable only in the case that

a) The minimum number of students is not met prior to July 5th, 2025.

b) A student from the waiting list is able to take the place of your registration.

— If students decide not to keep their Écorché at the end of the course, they can leave their project to be recycled and receive a partial reimbursement of $40.

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Students are recommended to download and purchase the full version of one of these 2 apps:

3D Anatomy for the Artist: https://www.anatomyfortheartist.com/

Anatomy 3D Atlas: https://anatomy3datlas.com/

Each of these apps are free to download and have some access to basic content, but the full versions are well worth the investment for anyone interested in continuing their anatomy studies.

Materials to bring: 

• Device for viewing 3D references from anatomy apps (recommended but not required)

• Ruler

• Tracing Paper

• Colored Pens or Pencils

• Pencil

• Small Knife

• Small Spackling Spatula (approximately 2”)

• Notebook

For more information, click HERE

Participants will receive an email confirmation with the workshop address and general information within 48 hours of registration.

(Images from Trom’s Écorché courses at the Academy of Fine Art Germany)