Pottery: clay modelling courses

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Clay modelling courses, classes and workshops are taught all across the UK. You can learn sculpting, relief modelling in clay and hand building skills such as slabbing and pinching, modelling and coiling along with gaining knowledge about different types of clay. Make tiles, pots, portraits, brooches, hanging ornaments, tea light holders, or pretty much anything you want! Browse courses to find your ideal creative ceramic course.

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Hare sculpture one day workshop in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

Hare sculpture one day workshop in beautiful rural Norfolk/Suffolk border setting

Suffolk - Next course on 28th September 2019

Sculpt your very own moon gazing or ‘in motion’ hare! No experience needed as Jo will demonstrate and guide you through every step. We start with a steel stand and aluminium wire armature that has been pre-made for you (although later in the day we will make an armature together so you can understand the technique). You will move features of the armature to your own personalised ‘pose’, making every sculpture completely unique. At this stage you can also place a personal message into the heart of your hare (poignant...

Everlasting pumpkins- 1 day sculpture workshop using Pal Tiya Premium

Everlasting pumpkins- 1 day sculpture workshop using Pal Tiya Premium

Leicestershire - Next course on 5th October 2019

Everlasting pumpkin workshop! Make your own everlasting pumpkin that can live in your garden forever! We will teach you how to use this brand new material to create your own permanent outdoor sculpture which you can take home on the same day. The sculpture takes a day to dry so you can paint it at home or book to come back and paint it with our guidance and facilities. Choose to spend a day at Dallacre Farm set in beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, creating a unique garden sculpture using a fantastic...

Art classes for beginners and intermediates

Art classes for beginners and intermediates

The classes run termly on a Tuesday evening 6.30-9.00 or Wednesday 4.30-6.30. They are aimed at beginners and intermediates who would like to gain confidence to create their own artwork and those who want to gain new skills. Beginners will have an introduction to a range of different materials, disciplines and styles in art history. Intermediates will be encouraged to develop their skills and explore project based work. Materials and methods offered include drawing, painting, printing, collage, mixed media and plaster casting, as well as clay modelling and construction in...

Clay sculpture workshop

Clay sculpture workshop

Somerset - Next course on 28th September 2019

I began teaching a few sculpture courses each summer over 4 years ago. It is nothing smart, only 4 people in my working studio at any time. There is often a vast mix of abilities, often no experience – sometimes a lot! There is always a lot to learn from another sculptors’ way of working. We each start by rolling out a pancake of clay and making an owl, to allow everyone to get used to using the clay (grogged paper clay). Working with a hollow shape, pushing out from...

Beginners ceramics course: hand building, glazing and firing

Beginners ceramics course: hand building, glazing and firing

North Yorkshire

This course is ideal for beginners with an interest in ceramics and who wish to participate in an enjoyable practical ceramics course. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in hand building principals, coiling, slab building, pinching and surface relief for ceramics including under glazing and glazing. You will be given the opportunity towards the end of the course to develop a final piece in your `Guided making time`, which will be linked to you research and sketchbook practice. The course runs for 8 weeks at Creative Studio York...

Figurative & abstract sculpture at Stonehouse Studios

Figurative & abstract sculpture at Stonehouse Studios

Staffordshire - Next course on 19th September 2019

A course tailored to individual interests in abstracted or stylised contemporary sculpture. Students will be encouraged to use a variety of media. A model could be arranged for part or all of this course should all students agree to an extra fee to cover the cost. Activities will include: construction for clay modelling, measuring and scaling methods, firing and finishing processes, mould making, casting in Ciment Fondu or plaster of Paris. This course is suitable for beginners and experienced sculptors. Participants will require suitable overalls or work clothes.

The portrait mask in clay at Studio 27B

The portrait mask in clay at Studio 27B

Both beginners and more experienced students will enjoy this opportunity to really focus on the structure, features and expressive potential of the face to make a portrait mask in clay from a clothed sitter. We will be working life-size, starting from a ‘press mould’ of the underlying bony structure and with reference to drawings of the musculature of the face. This quick but revealing method is designed to inform and enhance direct observation – to create a convincing portrait mask over the course of a weekend.

Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent (Dates can be booked to suit you)

Potters wheel throwing for beginners Trentham Stoke-on-Trent (Dates can be booked to suit you)

The day will cover the following elements: - Clay preparation - Centring the clay - Throwing cylinders with the aim of producing forms of even thickness. - Developing basic forms - Wiring pots off the wheel There is a maximum of four places available to book for this course per workshop, giving the opportunity for focused tuition. If booking for one person you have the option to bring someone with you to observe. For bookings of two or more people there is a discount of £25 per person. We are...

Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

Taster pottery throwing lesson (various dates)

Hampshire - Next course on 24th September 2019

This is a 2.5 hour throwing lesson on a potter’s wheel. The lesson will be tailored to the specific requests of the student/s and caters for the complete beginner upwards. This lesson is ideal for anyone wanting to try out throwing on a potter's wheel with friends or individually. There will be a maximum of 4 students on any one course. There are a number of dates to pick from; please see our website for specific dates and times. If you would like to book further in advance, please get...

Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

Create a ceramic animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

West Yorkshire - Next course on 20th September 2019

The ceramic animal workshops are perfect for the complete beginner and for those who have experience of handling clay! Using a step by step approach I will teach you some of the key sculpting skills needed, and in the process you will create your very own masterpiece to be proud of! The choice is yours- You can create any of the following animals such as- Highland Cows, Moon Gazing & Restinges Hares, Hounds, Cats, Alpacas, Smoking Dragons, Wonkey Donkeys, Quirky Owls......and much more! These are small group (max 9) workshops...

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