Sculpture: studying hands and feet

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a general level course beginners are welcome.You will be guided using the skeleton and a plaster casts of hand and feet to illustrate the anatomy.You will be shown the techniques and principals of clay modelling.You will be shown images of related work made by other artists and cultures.Everyone will work alongside each other in a mutually supportive environment in which you will learn from your specialist tutor and each other.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Gain basic knowledge of the anatomy of the hand and foot- Make a series of observational drawings- Have a basic understanding of proportion and scale and how to incorporate this into your work- Explore how to make clay sculptures of hands and/or foot.- Start to use sculpture tools and equipment fit for the day’s activity- Gain confidence in expressing your ideas through an individual piece of sculpture, beginners level- Develop an aesthetic evaluation towards a finished sculpture.

All basic tools and materials are provided. Please bring a sketchbook. You will need to wear sturdy closed shoes.If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit

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Subjects

  • Sculpture
  • Anatomy

Course programme

- Basic anatomy of the hand and foot.
- Produce preparatory drawings to be translated onto clay
- Proportion and scale.
- Modelling a 3D clay sculpture of a hand and foot.
- Use safe working practice in the sculpture studio including the use of materials, tools & equipment
- You will be introduced to related sculpture by other artists and cultures.


You will learn through practical demonstrations, group and individual discussions and tutorials, slide lectures and personal tuition. A wide range of learning resources and equipment are provided.
In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor in a constructive and supportive environment.

Additional information


Start carving, Life figurative sculpture in clay, Surface finishes for clay and plaster, Carving in wood and stone.
Alternatively, the year-long City Lit sculpture course helps you to build an individual sculpture practice and culminates in an exhibition in Central London. Ask your tutor for advice or browse the City Lit website or prospectus for inspiration.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
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