Mike Kirby is an excellent sculpting teacher and really wonderful to work with. He’s patient and encouraging but also challenges you to think through problems as well. I’ve been taking private lessons from him for two years now and have learned so much! I’ve sculpted the hand, two portraits and a torso (30”) under his guidance. He teaches you how to build the armatures, photograph the subjects, helps you understand and plan the initial set up for each project. He also teaches you how to use anatomical references for accuracy, so you really understand what you are doing. He has helped me move from simply copying what I see to developing an aesthetic sense of what is artistic, what makes for good composition from every angle, and how to bring out sculptural details with light and shadows. He works with you at the level you are at and helps you develop your skills. I highly recommend Mike if you really want to learn to sculpt!