Portrait Sculpting with
Victor Veber & Jana Buttner

This intensive five-day workshop is dedicated to the creation of a realistic and expressive portrait sculpted directly from life. The course is designed to guide students step by step through the entire portrait process, from initial block-in to refined modeling and final adjustments.

Through live demonstrations, individual critiques, and close guidance, participants will gain a clear understanding of facial anatomy, the underlying bony structure of the head, and the relationships that create likeness and expression. Particular attention will be given to the accurate construction of each facial feature—eyes, nose, mouth, and ears—and to their infinite variations.

A specific sculptural methodology will be taught, allowing students to maintain control and clarity throughout every stage of the work. The goal is not only to achieve likeness, but also to develop a solid working process that can be applied independently in future projects.

Participants will work from a live model for six hours each day in a focused yet supportive studio environment.