I believe that Martine Vaugel, to put it plainly, is simply a genius! She is a sculptor that will be remembered past our lifetimes. I feel very honored and privileged to have studied privately with Martine in her studio in France. I found her to have an enormous passion for Sculpting and that passion flowed effortlessly into her teaching style. She was committed to making sure ‘I got it’!... Bingo, Bango, Bongo! I hear Martine everyday I sculpt, she is with me and sits lightly on my shoulder guiding me. I have taken home comprehensive books of notes, a vast amount of practical skills, sculptures and many wonderful memories. For all of these I feel very blessed and grateful. I would highly recommend Martine and her “Vaugel Method” to anyone wishing to pursue sculpting as a career or a passion! Thank you Martine!

~ Shona Lyon - graduate 2008, Private Intensive Study Program in France

Thank you for your kind words, blessings and of course invaluable guidance. I truly feel honored and fortunate to have studied with you Martine; my passionate and visionary teacher. You took me in as one of your protégés and for that I am forever grateful. I hope this monument can stand as a testament to the treasures you offered.

~ Branly Cadet

Martine is a remarkable teacher. She is vigilant, generous and has an unerring eye. She commnicates clearly, succinctly and freely with her students. She has had an enormous influence on my art and my life.

~ L.S.M., painter, NC

My wife and I felt the time we spent studying with Martine a rare gift. She is acknowledged by other professional artists we know as being "the best." When we saw Martine's work for the first time it was apparent she had talent that was not only rare in the world today, but in times past as well. Sculpting class was not only fun, but gave us the feeling we were part of something powerful. Those classes have had a lasting effect on my work today and my creative sensibilitiesoverall.

~ K.W.R, NC

As a veteran of over ten years of art training and countless teachers, I have found Martine to be one of the best I have ever had. Through her clear concise method I was not only able to master the logistics of sculpture, but also understand the concepts of space and form and gesture which have made other ideas I have been dealing with clearer and more practically possible.

~ N.G., Grad, NYAA

This class has given me the structure to continue my quest to become a sculptor. Martine Vaugel is a gifted teacher. I wish I had begun my studies with her, however, having had several other teachers who taught me technique, I now know the difference between technique and structure, which step by step is the key to creating a work of art that has integrity and strength.

~ J.H.

Je viens de rentrer chez moi en la Californie après six semaines de stage de sculpture avec Martine Vaugel, chez elle, en Maine et Loire. Je cherchais une formation de base dans la sculpture et de la portraiture et du corps humain. A travers des emails et des coups de téléphone elle me la garantie. Et, en fin de compte, elle en avait forte raison et je n’etais point deçu. Surtout, j’ai apris que la sculpture est un travail, et sous sa gérerance et en la voyant travailler, j’ai apris comment moi même travailler, voir, me server des outils, manier l’argile, noter les erreurs et comment les comprendre and les corriger. Une foundation solide. En plus, et d’intérêt personnel spécial, Martine m’a apris comment appliquer sa méthod à la portraiture faite des photos. Finalement, qu’est que c’est belle la région d’Anjou tout autour de chez elle; et qu’est qu’ils etaient tant sympas tous les gens qui faisaient les stages en meme temps que moi.

~ Dennis

I came unable to draw or sculpt and doubtful of my ability to learn either. One month later I have learned to do both.... I have gained a solid education, a new love of the visual and a posession of a seeing eye I never thought I'd have...an incredible experience.

~ S.C., NY, NY

Je voulais te dire que j'ai été vraiment très heureuse de faire ce stage avec toi, de découvrir tes techniques de construction du portrait en partant d'un seul côté et en appliquant ensuite la "balance" pour équilibrer l'autre côté ...et bien sûr cette construction à partir du squelette du crâne.

~ Sylvie

Bonjour Martine, un grand merci pour ce que tu m'as appris j'ai refait des cranes génériques c'est vraiment fantastique car j'ai refait des bustes avec simplicité !!

MERCI, je t'embrasse.

~Issabelle

Merci martine pour cette belle semaine passee avec vous tous. bravo pour ta methode qui en effet est fantastique je te passe les photos dans un autre message je t'embrasse et te dis à très bientot.

~ Josephine

The week I spent with Martine has taken my sculpture to a whole new realm of realism. She is an extraordinary teacher, simplifying difficult concepts and techniques

~ L.W.