Pet Sculpture Portrait in Clay Workshop

For those who believe their pet deserves a place in the gallery

imakesculptures

4.9 (510)

2.5 hours

Darlinghurst

1 to 12 (public classes), 3 to 30 (private) (private classes)

$95 - $129 ($129 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $119/guest for 5+ guests, $109/guest for 10+ guests, $99/guest for 15+ guests, $95/guest for 20+ guests)

What you'll do

Ever wanted to capture your pet’s personality in something more lasting than a photo?

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll sculpt your furry (or feathered!) friend in clay using a palette of different coloured clays—creating natural patterns, markings and character right from the start. The joy of coloured clay is that you can see your creation come to life instantly, without waiting for glaze to reveal it later.

No experience needed—try to bring photos of your pet if you have one (the more, the better!). And if you don’t have one at home, don’t worry—there are two in-residence models here in the studio, always ready for a pose or a nap.

Please note: This class requires you to let me know what type of animal your pet is when booking—that way, I can have the right visual references ready for every creature, from the fluffiest cat to the most opinionated parrot.

Once sculpted, your piece can be left for professional firing and glazing with a clear finish. Firing is what truly transforms clay into ceramics—it hardens the form, enhances the natural colours and reveals the quiet depth and texture hidden within the layers. It’s where your pet’s clay sculpture becomes a keepsake, ready to be cherished for years.

As a professional sculptor working in ceramics, I’ll guide you through every step—helping you shape not just a likeness, but a little spark of character and warmth.

*Please note: If you choose not to fire your sculptures, you can definitely take your piece home, but it will become a tad dusty when dry and will be much more fragile. It is up to you.

Upcoming dates for Pet Sculpture Portrait in Clay Workshop

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 17 Oct 2026, 8:33pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

219 upcoming dates between 18 Oct 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

Sun 18 Oct 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 25 Oct 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 31 Oct 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 4 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 14 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 18 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 28 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 2 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 6 Dec 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 13 Dec 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 16 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 19 Dec 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 20 Dec 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 26 Dec 2026, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 26 Dec 2026, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 26 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 27 Dec 2026, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 30 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 2 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 3 Jan 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 9 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 9 Jan 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 10 Jan 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 13 Jan 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 16 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 17 Jan 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 23 Jan 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 23 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 23 Jan 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 24 Jan 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 27 Jan 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 30 Jan 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 31 Jan 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 6 Feb 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 6 Feb 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 6 Feb 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 7 Feb 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 10 Feb 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 13 Feb 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 14 Feb 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 20 Feb 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 20 Feb 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 20 Feb 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 21 Feb 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 24 Feb 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 27 Feb 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 28 Feb 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 6 Mar 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 6 Mar 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 6 Mar 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 7 Mar 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 10 Mar 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 13 Mar 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 14 Mar 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 20 Mar 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 20 Mar 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 20 Mar 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 21 Mar 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 24 Mar 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 27 Mar 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 28 Mar 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 3 Apr 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 3 Apr 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 3 Apr 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 4 Apr 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 7 Apr 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 10 Apr 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 11 Apr 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 17 Apr 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 18 Apr 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 21 Apr 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 24 Apr 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 25 Apr 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 1 May 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 1 May 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 1 May 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 2 May 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 5 May 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 8 May 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 9 May 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 15 May 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 15 May 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 15 May 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 16 May 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 19 May 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 22 May 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 23 May 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 29 May 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 29 May 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 29 May 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 30 May 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 2 Jun 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 5 Jun 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 6 Jun 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 12 Jun 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 12 Jun 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 12 Jun 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 13 Jun 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 16 Jun 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 19 Jun 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 20 Jun 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 26 Jun 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 26 Jun 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 26 Jun 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 27 Jun 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 30 Jun 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 3 Jul 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 4 Jul 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 10 Jul 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 10 Jul 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 10 Jul 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 11 Jul 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 14 Jul 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 17 Jul 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 18 Jul 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 24 Jul 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 24 Jul 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 24 Jul 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 25 Jul 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 28 Jul 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 31 Jul 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 1 Aug 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
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Sat 7 Aug 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 7 Aug 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 8 Aug 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 11 Aug 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 14 Aug 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 15 Aug 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 21 Aug 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 21 Aug 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 21 Aug 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 22 Aug 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 25 Aug 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 28 Aug 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 29 Aug 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 4 Sep 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 4 Sep 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 4 Sep 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 5 Sep 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 8 Sep 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 11 Sep 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 12 Sep 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 18 Sep 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 18 Sep 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 18 Sep 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 19 Sep 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 22 Sep 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 25 Sep 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 26 Sep 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 2 Oct 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 2 Oct 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 2 Oct 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 3 Oct 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 6 Oct 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 9 Oct 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 10 Oct 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 16 Oct 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 16 Oct 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 16 Oct 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 17 Oct 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 20 Oct 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 23 Oct 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 24 Oct 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 30 Oct 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 30 Oct 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 30 Oct 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 31 Oct 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 3 Nov 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 6 Nov 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 7 Nov 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Sat 13 Nov 2027, 10:30am-1pm
Sat 13 Nov 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sat 13 Nov 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sun 14 Nov 2027, 5pm-7:30pm
Wed 17 Nov 2027, 6pm-8:30pm
Sat 20 Nov 2027, 1pm-3:30pm
Sun 21 Nov 2027, 5pm-7:30pm

Plus 19 more dates after these. See and book every date at https://classbento.com.au/pet-sculpture-portrait-in-clay-workshop-sydney

November 2027: 4 more dates
December 2027: 15 more dates

What you'll get

Access to unlimited materials needed to complete a 10-14 cm sculpture: a variety of clays, tools, stands and turntables
Disposable apron
Kitchenette for BYO with wine glasses
Free tea, coffee and water

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Recent reviews of Pet Sculpture Portrait in Clay Workshop

5/5 from Lucy Hmelnitsky, attended Oct 2026: This is such a fun class. Irina has an amazing eye for space, form and detail and a wonderful knowledge of clay. This was the chance to sculpt my second pet Mishka, my 16 year old mini daxi who died in July. Her favourite thing was crawling into my dressing gown sleeve. This class makes you feel close to your furbaby in a whole new way. Absolutely loved it.
5/5 from Catherine Maher, attended Jul 2026: The teacher was wonderful very knowledgeable and friendly, the friendly atmosphere and being able to create something that I loved.
5/5 from Bishoy Kolta, attended Jul 2026: Enjoyed the hell out of this experince!! It was intimate, fun, lite hearted and i took a lot of pride in makeing a mini version of my beloved pet! I am looking forward to having it sit on my desk at work next to me. And the instructor was superfriendly and there was fun banter!!
5/5 from Ildy Izso, attended Jul 2026: Awesome workshop! I had a very busy month at my day job and this workshop was exactly what I needed to decompress after meeting a tight deadline at work. Irina was very helpful and knowledgeable, helped me along the way with correcting mistakes and giving advice on the process. I'm very happy with my little sculpture and looking forward to visiting Imakesculptures again in the future.
5/5 from Camilla Leong, attended Jun 2026: Irina is a really good teacher and taught us how to shape our clay, and also coming around to help whenever anyone needed it. Made a puppy, and the teacher was basically there helping me along every step of the way. Happy with how it turned out! We had a great chat and enjoyed a cup of tea which was really nice.
5/5 from Lisa Moore, attended Jun 2026: A very enjoyable class, with plenty of opportunity for skill development and guidance to ensure success.
5/5 from Asumi Dailey, attended Jun 2026: Very well run class
5/5 from Nicholas Roy, attended May 2026: Our host, Irina, was absolutely a ball to chat to and laugh with! She taught us how to craft our own pets and we made some new friends - her cats!! Thank you so much for a good laugh!
5/5 from Sarah Veitch-Krone, attended Apr 2026: We did this sculpture class as part of our bachelorette weekend activities and it was an absolute hit! Everyone who participated raved about it afterwards, we all had such a great time making animals out of clay. The teacher Irena is really informative and friendly, we loved her dry sense of humour! There are also two cute kitties at the studio who was also a big hit. Would highly recommend this class and cant wait to pick up our creations.
5/5 from Sally Matthews, attended Mar 2026: Great class, fun, creative and wonderful tuition.
5/5 from Valerie Dobrelya, attended Jan 2026: Really enjoyed the class, Irina is a great and knowledgeable teacher and skilled sculptor. She spent a lot of time demonstrating and explaining the techniques and helped us make accurate sculptures of our pets. It was easy to follow even as a beginner.
5/5 from Lynda Ceffalia, attended Jan 2026: Really great experience. Lovely and very knowledgeable (and talented) teacher and i got a great sculpture of my cat in the end. What else could you ask for? Definitely recommend!
5/5 from Jesse Chapman, attended Jan 2026: The pet sculpture class was very fun and very cute! Irina was a great instructor, teaching us the basics of sculpting and helping us make our cute little sculptures. Would highly recommend for a fun weekend couples activity

Your teacher

imakesculptures

4.9 (510)

Women-owned

Hi, I'm Irina.

I like to introduce myself as a sculptor, although I'm engaged in different art disciplines too. I have never had another profession, nor have I wanted one. I fell in love with three-dimensional art at a very early age which came to me naturally, as I was born in a family of artists. It was the world I've grown up in, a measure of value around me.

I have graduated from Fine Arts, majoring in Sculpture, and with a bit of luck, I had a chance to work internationally and gain great experience in different industries and media. Cooperating with professionals from other creative fields has perfectioned my skills and broadened the views of my artistic expression.

I have tried to gather all the projects I am engaged in on this website, showcase it, sell and teach my art. Always open for the new projects with fellow creatives, just get in touch.

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