Whether you're taking your first steps in sculpture or refining advanced techniques, I offer personalized instruction designed to nurture your creative vision.
ANIMAL SCULPTURE CLASSES
.Private Instruction
One-on-one lessons at Carol Lake Studios provide focused, personalized guidance tailored to your specific goals and skill level. Work at your own pace in a professional studio environment with all materials provided.
Customized curriculum based on your interests and experience
Flexible scheduling
Direct hands-on instruction and real-time feedback
Access to professional studio equipment and materials
Learn hand-building, surface treatments, and finishing techniques
All skill levels welcome, from first-time sculptors to advanced artists.
Small Group Classes
Learn alongside fellow animal lovers and artists in intimate group sessions. Benefit from both expert instruction and the creative energy of working with peers who share your passion.
Small class sizes ensure individual attention
Supportive, encouraging learning environment
Build connections with fellow animal sculpture enthusiasts
Learn from watching others' techniques and approaches
Structured progression from fundamental to advanced skills
Share inspiration and creative ideas with your cohort
Studio Classes in New Hampshire
Zoom Lessons Worldwide
Distance is no barrier to mastering animal sculpture. Carol teaches students around the globe through live, interactive Zoom sessions, bringing professional guidance directly to your home studio wherever you are in the world.
Learn from anywhere with an internet connection
Live instruction with real-time feedback and demonstrations
Flexible scheduling across multiple time zones
Close-up camera work shows detailed hand techniques
Same personalized attention as in-studio lessons
Optional session recording for review and practice
Materials list provided in advance for seamless learning
Online Instruction - Learn from Anywhere
Bring Animal Sculpture to Your Organization
Carol is available for custom workshops, demonstrations, and special events at your location. Perfect for art centers, nature organizations, schools, and community groups who want to bring the magic of animal sculpture to their members or students.
Customized workshops designed for your group's needs and skill level
Half-day, full-day, or multi-day intensive formats
Live demonstration presentations for large audiences
Suitable for groups from small gatherings to large events
All materials and curriculum adapted to your facility
Special themes available (wildlife conservation, domestic animals, etc.)
Corporate/Nonprofit Organizations
Join my Online Membership Site: The Naturalist’s Studio
Come into the field with me and create—from wherever you are.
Using the online membership platform Patreon, I share real-time sketching, painting, and sculpting sessions with animals—on working farms, wildlife centers, and out in the woods, fields, and along the water.
These are recorded sessions you can watch and work alongside—no polished lessons, just real-time observation. I talk through what I’m seeing, the decisions I’m making, and the small shifts that bring an animal to life—the kind of understanding that comes from years of working with animals as a farmer, naturalist, and artist. And yes, there’s a free version as well as a modest ($5.oo) monthly membership tier. A few tiers with more benefits are in development, including group and private critiques.
Along the way, I spend time behind the scenes with the people who care for these animals every day, sharing their knowledge and helping bring attention to the animals and places that need it most.
Part field study, part working studio, part living record of these places.