Portrait Sculpture Course

Learn how to sculpt a clay portrait in Perth



3 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests    

  $630 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Similar in calibre to our highly sought-after Portrait Sculpture Workshop — long favoured by restorative artists across Australia and New Zealand — this immersive 7-week experience runs Tuesday evenings from 6–9pm.
Across 21 focused studio hours, you’ll work from photographic reference (or a live model for an additional fee) and learn the craft of portrait sculpture using either professional plasticine or high-quality water-based clay (non-firing).
You’ll be guided through the same sculpting principles and processes used by leading special effects artists, character designers and 3D professionals today. From structure to surface, you’ll learn how to build a likeness with clarity, confidence and control.
Held inside Perth’s most creative working studio — Infinite Arts Studio in Wangara — the course is delivered by professional sculptor and Artistic Training Consultant Will Huntley. With more than 350 students trained across Australasia, Will brings decades of real-world film, effects and fine art experience directly into the classroom.
Throughout the course you will explore:
Foundational facial anatomy
Armature construction
Professional sculpting mediums
Tool handling and surface refinement
Techniques for capturing likeness and expression
All materials are provided. If you have favourite tools, feel free to bring them along. Light refreshments are available in the studio, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks.
At the conclusion of the workshop, you’re welcome to professionally photograph your finished sculpture. If you wish to take it further, arrangements can be made for moulding — or you can enrol in a dedicated mould-making workshop to learn the process yourself.
Places are strictly limited to 10 participants to ensure personalised guidance.
If Portrait Sculpture has been calling your name, this is your moment.
What you'll get
  • You will be exposed to the knowledge and skills required to create a clay bust portrait from scratch.
  • One basic toolset (to keep).
  • Enough Professional Grade Water-Based Clay to create your sculpture
Knowledge required
There is no knowledge required for this workshop but any art or art studio background would be a bonus.
What to bring
We recommend wearing old clothes and closed-in shoes.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Stainless Steel Dental Tool Set (12 pc) ($62)
  • Infinite Arts Studio PVC Apron ($45)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Infinite Arts Studio, Dellamarta Road, Wangara WA

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Welcome to INFINITE ARTS STUDIO, Perth's most inspirational art space, run by Artistic Training Consultant Will Huntley. We are conveniently located just 20km North of the Perth CBD in Wangara, Western Australia
Will has a background in Film Special Effects; working on such projects as Alien 4, Austin Powers 2, Wild Wild West, X-Files-the Movie, The Edge, Jingle All The Way and much more. After that he moved onto designing and creating industrial design models for Nokia, Nordic Trak and Mitsubishi.
As a professional artist and teacher, Mr. Huntley will inspire and drive you to create artworks to the best of your ability. He loves being creative and loves sharing his knowledge and helping others even more! As an experienced instructor, he is confident in his ability to teach you art processes and materials, in such a way, that you will learn to create something beautiful in only a few short hours.
Are you an aspiring artist looking for inspiration and guidance? An academic seeking out knowledge and creative solutions through unique and focused professional development workshops? A teacher looking for new and innovative ways to enhance and engage your students? Or maybe you're just someone who needs an artistic escape for a few hours?
Whatever your reason, you will find that Infinite Arts Studio is the best place to feed your artistic needs! Infinite Arts Studio is a purpose-built, creative space, where you will work alongside me and other artists, professional and amateur alike.
In this inspiring space, together, we will help you achieve your artistic potential by giving you access to years of knowledge and real-world experience through, workshops, tutorials, videos, and exclusive memberships.
Together, the possibilities are infinite!

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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