Pottery: clay sculpture, slip casting and mould making courses

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The bone beneath the skin at Studio 27B

Kent

£215

Beat the post holiday January blues with this absorbing three day intensive making a portrait in clay from life with sculptor Brook Hobbins. We’ll be working from the inside out as we explore the underlying structure of the human head – before moving on to put the ‘flesh on the bones’. The first day will be spent working from replica skulls and our sitter will join us on days two and three.

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Clay sculpture workshop

Somerset - Next course on 30th May 2020

£190

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...

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Animal sculpture with Liz Dixon

Oxfordshire

£105

During the course, students will create an animal sculpture from recycled textiles & Powertex art products, suitable for outdoor display once dry. Students will be able to choose between a Highland Cattle, Sheep or Bison sculpture. We will cover a number of techniques including simple armature making, mixing air-drying clay, clay sculpting, wet dip textile sculpting, material selection, & mixing/dry brushing with pigments to add colour. The course is ideal for beginners, new to Powertex. Examples of other projects that can be achieved using Powertex will be available to view...

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Casting and sculpting in Jesmonite

London - Next course on 1st February 2020

£290

This two day course is an introduction to sculpting and casting with Jesmonite. A versatile material formed from an acrylic-modified gypsum composite. A safe alternative to fibreglass and as a lightweight alternative to cast concrete. This two day course will explore the different applications of Jesmonite. Working with thixotrope, retardant and quadaxical glass. Participants will have the opportunity to work with Jesmonite hands on, constructing simple shapes through three basic forms of mould making. Day 1 - Introduction to the material, experimentation with fairly quick mould making techniques using, clay,...

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Sculpture: make and create at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

London - Next course on 1st May 2020

£147

Make and create with this enjoyable, experimental and imaginative sculpture course where you will learn a broad range of techniques to realise your project. Work with Ceramics, Wirework, Metal, Wood and Found Objects. Work independently or follow set projects. Whether a beginner or experienced come and enjoy the process of making. Who is this course for Anyone who has the desire to make, explore materials and have fun! So beginners to the more experienced makers. What does this course cover A variety of 'making' techniques which will be project related...

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Clay sculpture workshops - weekly

Oxfordshire - Next course on 20th January 2020

£28

The choice of topic is yours! Make and animal, human figure or head or an abstract forms. The tutor Beatrice Hoffman employs an individualised approach to teaching, similar to art schools, with every student picking out their own project - and being inspired by the variety of other student's work. This is an enjoyable weekly clay sculpture classes for adults, running either weekly or fortnightly throughout the term with six/seven or ten sessions per term: Monday mornings (10-1) Monday evenings (6.15-9.15) Wednesday morning (10-1) Thursday morning 10-1 Newcomers are encouraged...

Create a pottery animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

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Create a pottery animal sculpture with Twisted Earth Ceramics

West Yorkshire - Next course on 18th January 2020

£59

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 & Resting Hares, Frogs Hounds, Cats, Alpacas, Smoking Dragons, Wonkey Donkeys, Quirky Owls......and much more! These are small group workshops and...

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Wheel thrown mug workshop

Hampshire - Next course on 14th April 2020

£95

This is a two session mug making workshop. Each session will run from 1:30pm - 4pm. During the first session you will throw 3 cylinders on a potter’s wheel, that will form the body of your mug. During the second session you will turn your cylinders on a potter’s wheel to create a curve and foot ring on the bottom of your pot, you will then pull a handle and attach it to your mug. You will finish with 2 or 3 completed mugs. These will then be glazed by...

Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

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Creating ceramic animals courses - with James Ort & Alison Pink

Oxfordshire - Next course on 1st April 2020

£260

Spend two days learning how to make clay animals using a contemporary technique that is loose, expressive and breaks all the rules! The course is great for beginners and experienced artists alike. And the best part is that you can make pretty much whatever animals you like too. James Ort and Alison Pink have been teaching this popular class together for a few years now. They specialise in a form of contemporary clay modelling which pushes clay to its limits – it’s a fast, easy to learn technique which brings...

Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

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Plaster mould making for slip cast ceramics with Ed Bentley

Staffordshire

£250

Have your ceramic shape ideas transformed from sketches into plaster moulds ready for slip casting, or attend an in-depth course to be taken through this process with expert guidance. With over 30 years’ experience as a professional ceramic shape designer, product developer and educator, I’m able to assist all makers with their design ideas and small batch ceramic production projects. I teach ‘one-to-one’ at dates to suit you, my tuition fee is £250 per day. I offer a discount for two/three guests attending at the same time. I'm very flexible...