Why Study This Course?
Are you an artist looking to explore new mediums? This Figurative Sculpture course offers a fantastic opportunity to experiment with clay and unlock its sculptural potential. Discover how clay can enhance your creative practice and inspire new directions in your work.
Please note on this course you will be drawing or painting from a nude model.
Days 1 & 2: Full body figure You will take time to consider the model and their pose, taking some quick sketches, before you begin working on a small scale figure. You will learn about the different sculpture tools to use, and how they make marks and create form. You will consider form, structure and negative space, guided and supported by your tutor.
Days 3-5: Introduction to portrait heads. You will be introduced to portrait heads, and how to portray character.
By the end of the course you will have completed your sculpture and will be informed about how it can be coloured and waxed after drying/ firing.
This is a practical course. Your tutor will guide you through how to look for the structure of the skull, how to measure accurately, and you will begin creating your portrait head. You will learn how best to represent the eyes, how to consider hair as a form and its structure, how to texture with various tools, and how to analyse and refine your work.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. This course is for all levels however, some prior knowledge of art materials, tools and techniques is required to make this a more beneficial experience.
Throughout the course, your tutor will provide individual verbal feedback as you work on projects and participate in discussions giving you the opportunity to share your work and receive constructive feedback.
All learners will receive a health and safety induction in alignment with their course.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.
