- LanguageEnglish
- Duration3h / 1 day
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date17/04/2026
Clay sculpting workshop in Lisbon where you work with Portuguese clay to sculpt a human figure from a live nude model, guided step by step by international sculptor Ella Taub in a candlelit studio in the heart of the city. Clay Night has been running for over eleven years across Europe and worldwide. No experience needed, no pressure to produce anything perfect, just three hours of focused, meditative making in good company.
From the moment you arrive the session is entirely yours. Ella walks you through the basics of working with clay before guiding you through the full sculpting process as the live model holds a continuous pose. She offers hands-on direction when you want it and steps back when you do not. The atmosphere is deliberately unhurried: candlelight, background music, Portuguese wine, and enough time to completely lose track of it. Most people do. The studio environment is elegant, body positive and respectful from start to finish, connecting you to a traditional figure sculpture practice within a genuinely intimate setting.
What you’ll learn
– Human proportions and the anatomy of the figure in three dimensions– How to observe a live model and translate what the eye sees into clay– Sculpting techniques including building structure, refining form and working from observation– How to move from first mark to finished figure across a single session– Skills that stay with you long after the evening endsWhat’s included
– All sculpting materials including Portuguese clay, professional grade tools and individual work surfaces– Portuguese wine or herbal tea throughout the session– Light snacks– Personal guidance from Ella Taub throughout– Live nude model holding a continuous pose for the full session– Your finished sculpture to take homeWhat you leave with
A finished clay sculpture made by your own hands from a live model, and the kind of evening that is genuinely difficult to describe to people who were not there. Bring a box or container to carry your piece home safely.I am Ella Taub, an international sculptor and installation artist who has been leading Clay Night sessions across Europe and worldwide for over eleven years. I teach every session personally, adapting to each person’s pace, questions and approach. My goal is always the same: that you leave having made something real and spent an evening that felt completely unlike anything else.
Clay Night is perfect for couples celebrating an anniversary or birthday, honeymoon experiences in Lisbon, a date night that actually surprises, or anyone looking for something beyond the usual. This is an adult workshop featuring a live nude model. Please arrive on time as the session is built around a continuous pose. Limited availability, advance booking required. Full address shared after booking.
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Location
Tribe Social Club - Cowork, Bar, Events, Praça Luís de Camões, Lisbon, PortugalFAQ
What should I bring to the life model clay sculpting workshop?
All clay, professional sculpting tools, and work surfaces are provided. Just bring comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on clay work and a sturdy box or surface for safely transporting your finished sculpture home after the evening workshop.
Where is the Sculpting the Human Form workshop held in Lisbon?
The evening art class takes place at a professional Lisbon studio space providing intimate, artistic setting where sculptor Ella Taub guides participants through figure sculpting from live nude model with Portuguese wine served throughout the session.
How do I sculpt the human body without previous sculpture experience?
Sculptor Ella Taub provides professional step-by-step guidance teaching anatomical observation, proportional measurement, and clay handling techniques in beginner-friendly format. Working directly from live nude model in three dimensions, you'll learn to see and translate human form into clay through hands-on practice in respectful, body-positive environment—creating finished personal sculpture while experiencing classical figure sculpting's meditative focused making combined with relaxed wine-enhanced social atmosphere perfect for couples, friends, solo travelers, or anyone seeking distinctive Lisbon evening art experience blending creativity, presence, and connection.
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More about your Teacher ella Taub
I am a professional sculptor and art educator with over ten years of experience teaching clay sculpting and artistic life model studies. My practice is rooted in classical sculpture, anatomy, and material-based exploration of the human form. I have taught thousands of students through independent studios, cultural institutions, and art programs, working with artists at different stages of their professional development.
My teaching focuses on observation, form, proportion, and sensitivity to material, using the human body as a traditional and academic reference, similar to practices found in art schools and museums worldwide. My work and classes are strictly educational, intended for adult students, and grounded in respect, professionalism, and artistic integrity.
Alongside teaching, I maintain an active artistic practice, creating sculptural works and immersive projects that explore time, material history, and the relationship between body and form. My work aims to create thoughtful, safe, and meaningful spaces for learning, artistic growth, and creative exchange.
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