Introduction to Sculpture Short Course

Introduction to Sculpture Short Course – 5 Weeks

Starting Tuesday August 16th  9am – 12pm

In this Introductory course you will explore the essential skills and concepts to plan and execute sculptural ceramic work.

Week One

• Basic modelling
• Learn how to use a single piece of clay to pinch out a figurine
• Anatomy and the difference it makes to representing your form
• Using images (Pinterest) to plan the form

Week Two

• Using pinch potting to create small to medium sized work
• Work flow for all sculptural work
• Controlling clay dryness and wetness and thixotropy

Week Three

• Using coiling to make medium sized work
• Work flow for coiling
• Working quickly to create the form
• Finishing off work with texture, additions,
• Making alterations when the form is not what you were looking for

Week Four

• Sculpting at scale (theory and discussion)
• Using armaments and props (when and when not to)
• Making a small piece from many sections, joined later with wire

Week Five

• Using mixed media
• Attachment methods
• Planning considerations
• Finishing work

Everything you need is supplied in this short course! All materials, a set of tools to keep, firings and more. Access to Open Studio during your course to practice on your masterpieces!