Exploring Sculpture: Beginners/Intermediate Monday

Dates Available

4 Nov 2024 - 9 Dec 2024

Monday

6 Jan 2025 - 10 Feb 2025

Monday

24 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025

Monday

12 May 2025 - 7 Jul 2025

Monday

When & Where

12 May 2025 - 7 July 2025 ( 24 hours, 8 weeks )
Morning, Monday
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Pelham Hall

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Ben Swift
Course Code W24STEC01E
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Develop your own ideas, creativity and skills with introductions to a number of different sculpture media. Try plaster modelling and casting, working with wood, metal and clay. An open workshop for beginners and those with some experience. Extra support will be offered to those with no previous experience. Basic materials included. Materials charged for when use over the allocated materials fee.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Beginners: learn clay modelling, relief plaster casting and some armature construction techniques including spot welding as an introduction
All students: pursue personal project work in chosen media, (from clay modelling to metal construction), learning and improving skills and developing confidence
Learn and practice good workshop practice including Health and Safety in relation to self and other studio users.
Develop creative expression and aesthetic judgement in your own work through ongoing feedback from tutor and some group discussion.
Develop ideas and research your project work through sketchbooks/scrap books
Start to research contemporary sculpture practice going to exhibitions as discussed in class and own research

Cost

Full fee

£275

Concession fee

£205

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Class format and activities

You will be learning sculpture skills in various materials by working on you own projects with guidance from the tutor. You will learn through demonstration, practice, observation and discussion.

Entry requirements

The course is suitable for beginner and intermediate sutdents with an interest in sculpture.

What you need to know before you enrol

What you need

Protective clothing i.e. recommended overall or apron, strong shoes or boots, A notebook/ pencil

What you can do next

Progress onto: other sculpture and visual art courses in the department; foundation art and design or pre-foundation courses. Support can be given in guiding students into further courses and working professionally as a sculptor.