Sculpture Courses
At the Sculpture School, our sculpture classes have a unique approach to teaching sculpture. Each sculpture class helps fast track your development from the outset
Sculpture Teaching
Our sculpture workshop has a unique approach to sculpture tuition. Each sculpture lesson differs from any type of scullpture study that you might have previously experienced.
Sculpture Lessons
Whether your previous sculpture lessons were formal - even to a degree level - or are a complete novice, our sculpture training is a must for anyone serious about becoming an accomplished sculptor.
Sculpture Training
Award winning Andy Sinclair arbs has designed the sculpture courses based on fifteen years experience working as a professional sculptor.
Andy will share his approach, knowledge and the tricks of the trade, to advance your expertise in a practical and comprehensive
fashion.
Module 01
Figurative Sculpture
- Working with a life model
- Understanding and taking measurements
- Making an armature
- Anatomy and physiology tailored specifically or sculpture
- Clay application + use of sculpting tools
- Understanding professional sculpting techniques
Module 02
Portraiture - Life Size
- Photographing the model
- Anatomy + physiology relevant to Portrait sculpture
- Portrait measurement charts
- The portrait armature
- Clay application + use of sculpting tools
- Techniques for sculpting hair, ears + eyes
Module 03
Advanced Sculpture for Life Size Figures
- Anatomy + Physiology
- Photographing the model
- Life size measurement charts
- Life size armature construction
- Welding
- Bending steel
- Clay application + use of sculpting tools
- Techniques for sculpting feet + hands
Module 04
Moulding + Casting
- Preparing the cast for moulding
- Mixing + preparation for moulding
- Using Plasti-shim walls
- Removing the mould
- Measuring resin + pigment content - bronze, aluminium etc.
Module 05
Advanced Figurative Sculpture Techniques
- Photography + working with Life Mode
- Revision of Anatomy + Physiology for sculpture (+ homework!)
- Specific facial features; detailed study of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hair
- Covering the finer points of figurative + portrait sculpture: creating expressions
- Clay application: dedicated time to practice
- Individual critiques + tutoring
- Working with greater depth and subtle nuance to create
- stunning sculptures
Module 07
Bas Relief
- Photographing the model
- Techniques: making the base
- Understanding facial anatomy
- Clay skills for relief sculpture
Module 06
Animal Sculpture
- Photography of animals for sculpture
- Basic anatomy + physiology of animals eg: quadrupeds like dogs + horses
- Constructing a stable armature
- Use of composition
- Clay application
- Specific techniques to create fur/hair
- Animal facial features
Weekend Course Tariff: Modules 01, 02, 05 and 06 are £375.00 per weekend; Modules 03 and 04 are £450.00 due to higher material
costs.
This not only includes expert tuition and refreshments to keep you going but you will also receive a course manual containing
unique diagrams, measurement, anatomy charts etc. as well as a CD-rom containing all the course material. Various armatures,
templates and assorted works-in-progress are included in your ‘take-home package’!