The Art of Depth & Texture

Master the ancient craft of Bas-Relief. Create captivating 3D art with comprehensive instruction from Master Artisan Ellie Ellis.

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What Students Are Saying About Ellie's Classes


What a great class!

I have been looking into more information regarding Bas Relief and was so happy to run into Ellie's online class. Very informative with great details given. I left feeling more confident to pursue this artform more. Thank you Ellie!
~ Vicki Wilson

I would recommend this course

This is a great course that manages to pack in a lot of information without expecting the student to spend hours and hours learning. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more about bas-relief.
~ Maxine Ambrose Farmer

Ellie is an excellent instructor in Bas relief

Taking this class really prepares you to create! I love this medium, I love the process and Ellie helps you to feel good about what you’re creating! You learn, and you create!
~ Linda Blechinger

Awesome class

I learned about the consistency of plaster, how to use molds and to better organize my time.
~ Tammi Chamberlain

Great beginners class in plaster bas relief

I was not sure if I would be able to accomplish a relief. Ellie took all the fear away.
~ Jim Jarrell

I have really grown as an artist!

I love this course, and I love Ms. Ellie. I have really grown as an artist and I just look forward to continuing the course.
~ Jacqueline Hyche

I can't recommend this sweet lady enough

I learned so much from Ellie that I was able to complete my first large scale project just weeks after her class.

This one project paid for my class many times over. She taught me about sculpting forms on the surface as well as making and applying molded forms. She is a patient and knowledgeable instructor and she gives you class notes that cover every single detail of the class project.

Her techniques can be used with multiple mediums from concrete to wall plaster. I can't recommend this sweet lady enough and I hope to have opportunities to learn even more from her in the future.
~ Grace Douglas

I can't recommend this workshop enough

I am enjoying Ellie's online monthly workshop classes. Life gets in the way sometimes but I really appreciate being able to do this at my pace and when I have the time to work on them. I have gotten behind and still trying to catch up, but everything is getting there. I love how detailed Ellie is in the written instructions as well on the videos, each step is segmented and time, so you can see where you are in the piece and easily go back and reference the video when needed. I also still watch the zooms meetings that are recorded, even though I haven't been able to be on many. They are great to watch and see possible problems and trouble shoot solutions. The other students have wonderful ideas and suggestions as well. Nice knowing ahead of time some of the issues I may have and what to do about them before I even begin the piece.

I can't recommend this workshop enough, so many techniques and ideas. Been one of the best experiences in my art world.
~Glenda Ross-Mosely

It is a fascinating, addicting and beautiful medium

I can't wait to use my new skills out in the real world..it is a fascinating, addicting and beautiful medium and there are endless ways to incorporate this into my business. I would gladly take many more classes from you and I look forward to the next one. Anyone and everyone should consider this class as something incredible to learn..even if you think you could never carve and create something, you will be amazed at how easily Ellie walks you through the process, and the masterpiece you will create!
~Anna Sadler

Ellie is an amazing instructor!

One of the most valuable classes I have taken. Ellie is an amazing instructor!
~Michele Moleck