The "Saturday Program: Sculpture" at The Cooper Union is designed to introduce students to the world of three-dimensional art and design. This class offers a foundational exploration of sculptural concepts, incorporating essential visual elements such as proportion, anatomy, gesture, and volume. The instruction is rooted in traditional modeling techniques and uses materials such as plaster and woodcarving. Students also learn various techniques, including mold making and upcycling, providing an extensive understanding of different sculptural mediums. The program culminates in a Year End Show where students' work is shown for friends and family. The program is delivered in-person, allowing for hands-on experience and direct instructor guidance. It takes place during the fall and spring, each consisting of ten weeks of study. The fall program typically starts in early October and ends in mid-December, while the spring program begins in late January and concludes in early April. Note that there are no classes during Thanksgiving and President's Day. The instructors for this course are visiting professional artists as well as current Cooper Union undergraduate students, providing a "near peer" mentoring experience for the high school participants. The Cooper Union's Saturday Program seeks to support students from historically underserved communities with limited access to educational opportunities in the arts. Eligibility is centered around students attending a New York City public or charter high school, those attending a school without a comprehensive visual art program, students qualifying for free school breakfast and/or lunch, and those coming from low- or moderate-income households. The program encourages applications from individuals who identify with groups historically excluded from visual arts careers. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained a broad understanding of three-dimensional form and design. They will have developed skills in traditional sculpting methods using a variety of materials, and they will have learned how to integrate key visual elements to create compelling sculptures. This program doesn't offer specific certifications but equips students with a rich skill set and knowledge base in sculpture, contributing to their artistic development and potentially opening up new opportunities in the visual arts.