July 2026
One Week Long
EQUINE SCULPTING WORKSHOP
Artists in Middleburg
Middleburg – Virginia – USA
Instructor –
Goksin Carey / Equine Sculptor
To experience equine sculpting for an intensive weeklong workshop with expert sculptor and instructor, Goksin Carey www.sculptinghorses.com. The workshop will be held at the Decollage Art Center Suadiye Mahallesi Muzeyyen Sok. No 4/1 Ic Kapi 1 34740 Kadikoy/Istanbul in the beautiful Country of Türkiye.
Workshop Information
The workshop is open to all levels of experience – from beginner to professional. Everyone is welcome – no previous experience in sculpture is necessary. Students of all levels work together at their own pace and receive individualized instruction. The workshop is small, 10 students, so you will receive extensive, individual feedback and hands-on instruction.
The student’s “eye” will continue to be developed, by sculpting through observation and understanding the ABC’s of equine sculpting:
A- Anatomy, B- Biomechanics, C- Conformation, D- Dedication.
You will learn the landmarks of the equine anatomy on a sculptural form, positive and negative parts of a sculpture and learning to sculpt inside out (the bone and muscle structure).
Schedule
Monday through Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily,
with half an hour lunch break (12-12:30)
Enrollment: 10 students
Monday – Wednesday : Demonstrating the different kind of clays and explaining the sculpting techniques, horse anatomy, Biomechanics via projection. Building the armature and starting of a full horse Sculpture. We will visit the horse farm to study horse conformation,
Friday: Finishing the sculpture and working in details.
Friday after 5:00 p.m. gathering and celebrating and Exhibiting the finished sculptures, Enjoying the Food and drinks, saying good bye and wishing to meet again.
Cost
Workshop fee: $650
$300 nonrefundable deposit is required at time of registration. Balance of $350. can be paid at the first day of the class.
Plus supplies: $150 (will be paid at the first day of the class).
*Includes tools, plastalina clay,, clay warmer and armature for a full horse or a horse bust.
Continuing students pay for the armature and the clay if needed.
Registration : will be informed soon…
REGISTER
Online:
Location
Unison Store
21028 Unison Road
Middleburg, VA 20117
Parking Provided
Lodging
If coming from a long distance you will need to plan a 5 night stay. We look forward to meeting you and have you join our exciting week of sculpting in Middleburg/Virginia/USA
Please register to reserve your spot, the workshop is limited to 10 students. We will send you detailed info upon receiving your registration. Upon finishing the sculptures, if you wish you may cast your sculptures in Bronze at the foundry. The bronzing price is extra, will be paid to the foundry.
Contact:
goksincarey@gmail.com
