Today, figurative sculpture education is typically limited to either brief workshops or long-term academic programs. Short workshops rarely allow sufficient time to develop a deep understanding of the subject, while committing to three years of study is unrealistic for most people. Although many experienced educators argue that even six months is insufficient to train a student properly, this program is built on a different premise: with a focused, disciplined group, six months can be enough to achieve true independence.
Each year, twelve students are selected, with dedication as the only requirement. The course operates across two studios—one devoted to figure studies and the other to portrait studies. Instruction is shared between Robert Bodem and Valentina Zlatarova, who has recently joined the faculty and will divide the teaching week with him.
The curriculum is carefully structured to support a gradual accumulation of skills and understanding. Early projects are short, typically three hours in length, and progressively expand in duration and complexity. By the end of the program, students will have developed a strong, comprehensive understanding of the entire sculptural process, from initial conception to completed work.
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