Modeling and Sculpting Course Videos by James Van Schaik
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Take your modeling/painting projects to the next level! Learn to sculpt through online sculpting courses for all skill levels!
Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $368
Funded: $26,838 of $3,500
Dates: Nov 19th -> Dec 9th (20 days)
Project By: Fire For Effect Studios
Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $368
Funded: $26,838 of $3,500
Dates: Nov 19th -> Dec 9th (20 days)
Project By: Fire For Effect Studios
$26,838
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 9 @ 19:30 -0500 GMT
766%
of goal
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Latest News
Funding Successful! Thank You! 
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you!I just wanted to thank everyone who has backed this project. The kickstarter has succeed well beyond my expectations. It has been a long standing dream of mine to do this and you guys have made it all happen. I am super excited and... (Read More)
Final 24 Hours! Stretch Goal Achieved
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are less than 24 hours from the end of the kickstarter and I would like to say thank you again for all your support. It has been wonderful to see the interest in the the sculpting courses. As you know, we met the 20k stretch goal so I have... (Read More)
Shipping Rates Please Read!
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone. We have had a lot of questions on shipping so we reviewed the rates with Canada Post. After looking at all the varying rates, we felt the easiest way to determine shipping rates is a simple flat rate. If you have ordered... (Read More)
Gift Card
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
As we are getting closer to the last day and closer to the holidays, I wanted to mention that we are offering printable gift cards for people who would want one. If you would like a gift card with your backer level, please let me know when we send... (Read More)
4 Days Left! Housekeeping
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Just a quick update today, with only 4 days left we are getting a little closer to the 20K mark; let's get the word out so you can get those courses unlocked! Just wanted to catch up on some housekeeping as well. I noticed some of the... (Read More)
5 Days Left!
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
It is hard to believe it but we are nearing the end of the kickstarter and we only have 5 days left. I would like to take the time to thank everyone for all their effort getting the kickstarter out to people and to also thank you for backing the... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #6: Phase 7 Repel the Counter Attack
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
With the kickstarter nearing the end of its time, the last day is in a week, we are close to our sixth stretch goal and a lot of perks for all of our levels. First, we are announcing a few new QuikTec courses that are free for all pick 1, pick 3,... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Achieved!
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am happy to announce that we have smashed another stretch goal and with only 6 and a half days left to go, I am hoping that we can do it again. But before we look at the many rewards that we will be unlocking at 20k, I wanted to recap what... (Read More)
Male Advanced Faces Reference Figure and So Close
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
It has been an eventful weekend and we are so close to breaking the 15k stretch goal. I have many other courses and rewards for further stretch goals so please share this kickstarter so we can get the entire course load on the website filmed and... (Read More)
Female Anatomy and Faces Reference Concept
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
As I mentioned yesterday, I am setting up the many figures that we will be doing for the various classes. Today, I wanted to share the photo that I will be sculpting for both the advanced faces female course and the female anatomy course. Since... (Read More)
Sgt. Grumpy Correction
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Just a quick note, the Sgt. Grumpy concept art is for the free holiday special that pick 10, all in and higher backers receive for backing the project. The ad was at the bottom of the main page but here it is again: Since I am really... (Read More)
Sgt. Grumpy Concept Art
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone. I hope everyone in the US had a great holiday. Today, the update is the concept art for the Sgt. Grumpy figures. I will actually be doing two versions of Sgt. Grumpy and leaving it up to you, the backers who are receiving a... (Read More)
Spreadsheet of Rewards
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to give you a head's up that there is a spreadsheet that keeps track of all the different packages and rewards. I would like to thank Greg for putting it together. If you would like to check it out, the link for the... (Read More)
Happy Thanksgiving and a Black Friday Sale
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to send out a happy thanksgiving to everyone who is in the states. I hope you have a safe and happy holiday today. In addition to the happy thanksgiving, I wanted to let everyone know about the Black Friday Sale that I am having for fans... (Read More)
Stretch Goal 5: Phase 6: Move In Land
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick announcement of our next stretch goal. In this stretch goal we have 2 free QuikTec courses that are a lot of fun. These are free to all pick 1, pick 3, pick 5, pick 10, all in and fire for effect level backers. The courses are:... (Read More)
Another Stretch Goal!
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
And you know what that means. It means that we have opened up more courses for everyone including free courses for All In Level Backers, Free courses for Pick 10 and all in level backers and a free QuikTec course to all backers from pick 1 up to... (Read More)
Job Boards to be added to Pro Sculptor Forums
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a very exciting announcement today as this is something that I wanted to set up for a long time. After launching the kickstarter, I have had a number of clients come to me asking about hiring sculptors who take the pro sculptor courses. ... (Read More)
Stretch Goal 4: Phase 5 Assault the Bunker
November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As we are nearing the Phase 5: Assault the Bunker stretch goal, I wanted to let you know about the rewards for the stretch goal. There are a lot of rewards with two free for "All In" Level Backers. To start, we do have 1 free course for everyone... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Achieved!
November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we have taken cover at the sea wall and we are less than $700 away from taking the bunker on our stretch goal map! Thank you for all your efforts in reaching these stretch goals. It has been amazing and today, I am just announcing that the... (Read More)
Pro Sculptor Course Sale
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a final update tonight to let all of you know about a sale we decided. I have had a lot of emails asked if we could offer a few sales on the Pro Sculptor courses so after a lot of discussion and thought, I have decided to offer a two for one... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #3: Phase 4-Take Cover at the Sea Wall
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry for the late updates today. I had wanted to post them up early but I woke up to 70cm (just about 28inches) of snow. So I spent most of the day trying to dig out from under it but I am here now. As I was throwing snow left and right and... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 Reached
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I am excited to announce that a new stretch goal has been reached and we have opened up a few things for everyone. In addition, I added a few new items to the add ons to celebrate getting our kickstarter this far. First, the stretch goal rewards... (Read More)
QuikTec Courses Now Available For Free
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, First, I would like to thank Cindy Dalfovo for pointing out a few errors on the images. Thanks for finding them. We try to keep up with editing but you can often overlook things when you are looking at your own work. If people were... (Read More)
Movember Module and Quick Technique Courses
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a very quick update this Saturday morning to let you all know that I have added a quick module course in honor of Movember. Once we reach the next goal of $7500, I will give everyone, from single purchase courses and up, a free module course... (Read More)
Classroom Tour
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone. Just a quick update this morning to share with you a video of the eLearning platform, or classroom, that we will be using for the courses. As I have mentioned, the courses are exactly that, a course. Each one has its own... (Read More)
2 Free Rewards at Next Stretch Goal
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, I am excited to announce the next stretch goal at $7500. When we reach the level, I will be offering all Pick 10 and All in Level Backers two free courses. The courses are intermediate courses that help round off our textures... (Read More)
"Phase 2 Clear a Path" Stretch Goal Achieved!
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am excited to announce that we have met our first official stretch goal and I have been able to unlock the perks for you. As I have mentioned before, the add on levels are open to pick 5, pick 10 and all in levels. This stretch goal, you are... (Read More)
Crowdfunding Friday: sculpting, sci-fi and horror videogames
November 22nd - via: denofgeek.com
This week's crowdfunding selection includes a miniature sculpting tutorial, a sci-fi web series and a horror videogame documentary... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1: "Phase 2 Clear a Path"
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Our first stretch goal is coming up fast and I am happy to announce the next level of rewards and add ons that you can obtain. For our first official stretch goals, we are giving away a free course, Basic Level Ice Texture, to all our pick 10's and... (Read More)
Funding Achieved!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are so excited to announce that our funding has been achieved for these core classes and to celebrate, we wanted to offer our backers some amazing rewards. First, thank you for making this happen, and for making it happen so quickly. Not only... (Read More)
Half Way There!
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your support. I am so excited to announce that we made it to the half way mark within 24 hours of the project starting. This is amazing and I can't wait to get this funded. Once we get to the stretch goals, there are a... (Read More)
You Asked, We Listened
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
It has been a very busy day for us with answering questions and making sure we listened to everyone who has contacted us. A large number of people asked if we could create packages with the Professional Sculptor Apprenticeship training courses.... (Read More)
FAQ's Update
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We have had a number of questions emailed to us about the courses so I wanted to take the time to answer them here so everyone will have them. I will place them in the FAQ section on the main page as well. Can you give me an overview of the Basic,... (Read More)
Thank You for your Early Support
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
First I would like to say wow. This early support has been great. We are only 16 hours in and we have almost reached half way to our goal. It has been great to see the interest and to know that I am even closer to realizing my goal and being... (Read More)
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