Keep it small, make it mighty! This playful 5-week series led by Rin Noelle of Bang Bang Crafts is dedicated to the art of tiny things- mini sculptures, creatures, objects, scenes, characters, treasures, and curiosities and more. Whether you arrive with a specific vision or simply want to explore and be inspired, this class is all about creative freedom in miniature form.
Your instructor will guide you through sculpting techniques designed specifically for small-scale building. Each week includes demos, creative prompts, and hands-on support as you build a personal collection of tiny clay worlds that tell a story or celebrate your individual style.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of miniature sculpting using your hands, tools, and additive building methods
- How scale impacts form, strength, and surface detail
- Techniques for refining, smoothing, and texturing tiny surfaces
- Attaching small parts securely
- Underglaze decorating, simple surface design, and glaze application for glossy or matte finishes
- How to create a cohesive collection or themed series
What to Expect
This class is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and imagination-forward. You are welcome to:
- Bring your own ideas or sketches
- Explore inspiration provided in class
- Experiment with character sculpting, tiny functional objects, fantasy elements, nature forms, and more
- Build multiple pieces over five weeks to create a finished collection
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a delightful grouping of miniatures that can be displayed together, gifted, or cherished as personal talismans- each one full of handmade magic.
No prior clay experience needed—just curiosity and a love of tiny things!
What’s Included:
- 5 instructed Sessions. 2.5 hours each
- Materials and Tools: Each student will receive 12 lbs of clay, 10 firing slips, and access to tools and our large selection of custom glazes.
- 12 free Open Studio Hours to practice independently. Open Studio Hours are valid through the end of the 5 week course. Hours are redeemed in 2 hour “blocks”. Additional hours can be purchased at $20 per 2 hour block.
Photography Consent: By engaging in Radius Art Studio’s community, such as classes and events, you consent to the use of photographs featuring you and your artwork for promotional purposes on various social media platforms. We value and honor your creativity, ensuring all shared content reflects the positive spirit of our studio. If you choose not to be featured, kindly inform us, and we will make efforts to exclude images with your presence. Feel free to tag us in your photos, and let us know if you wish to be tagged in our posts.
