Sculpture - All Abilities

Course intent

If you have an interest in sculpture or creating in other 3-dimensional arts such as pottery and are keen to develop your 3-dimensional skills, this mixed-ability course will give you the skills that you need to make your own sculptural works of art. Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will we cover?

You will learn:

• How to model with clay
• How to make an armature support from wire for clay sculpting
• How to turn ideas from sketches or images into a finished sculpted piece
• Proportion, measuring, enlarging and reducing.
• Depending on time, progress and your level, you will develop carving skills
• The tutor will give one-to-one support, and there will be regular group discussions on work in progress, and tutor demonstrations of techniques.

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is designed for beginners introducing them to the art of sculpture, supporting those taking their first steps towards building 3 dimensional sculptural forms and also for those who already have some experience of sculpture and/or working with clay who would like to develop their skills further. Improvers may progress onto carving projects sooner than beginners.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

For your first class please bring

• a sketchbook/ notebook and pencil or pen.
• Those with some experience may want to bring ideas or designs that they may wish to develop.
• Please wear clothes for messy work, sensible closed-toe shoes, and bring an apron.

Most consumable materials such as clay, armature wire and plaster are included in the course fee. You will be advised of the need for any further personal equipment (for instance gloves and protective eye wear used during carving) other materials and relevant tools by the tutor during the course. You will also be expected to purchase more expensive materials if you wish to use these.

Sculptures that require firing are limited to a height/size restriction of 25cm3.

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can continue to develop your sculpture skills with Surrey Adult Learning, join local art groups and sculpture societies and meet people with similar interests and make friends. Your tutor can help you build a portfolio for entry to Art college and advise you about other courses of study.

Additional information

Your tutor, Malcolm West, is an experienced sculptor and artist and is a new tutor to SAL. Malcolm is inspired by beauty, grace and elegance. Producing paintings, drawings and figurative, classical sculptures on the theme of mythology and dance. He works in oils, pastel, clay, bronze, bronze resin stone and sometimes in jelly beans!

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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