Start sculpting in clay
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This two- day course is perfect as an introduction to clay modelling and sculpture.
You will learn hands on which materials, tools and processes are needed to create your sculpture. Your clay sculpture will be fired after the course has finished, the department will advise dates for collection.
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About this course
- Build a small-scale sculpture from clay
- Have a practical understanding of the relevance of scale and proportion in sculpture
- Have a first understanding of tools and materials suitable for sculpting in clay
- Use basic clay modelling techniques specific for sculpture.
Please bring a notebook and pen, plus a sketchbook.
Stout shoes are required to be worn in the sculpture studio at all times.
Most materials will be provided.
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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
You will learn through practical demonstrations, group and individual discussions and tutorials, group and personal tuition.
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Subjects
- Sculpture
Course programme
- You will learn how to build, shape and mould clay when modelling a small sculpture
- We will cover which types of clay are best suitable for modelling in clay
- Practice how to prepare a clay sculpture for bisque firing and understand the firing process
- You will be supported towards developing your own idea for the sculpture
- A brief introduction to historical and contemporary sculpture.
Additional information
Start sculpting in clay