January 2020
Level 1 Portrait – 4 Days
Discover techniques and skills that will enable you to create life-like portrait sculptures way beyond your expectations. Creating true likeness in portrait sculpture requires more than correctly reproducing features, for you must also capture the spirit of your subject. These are two aspects of the art many sculptors find difficult. This Portrait Sculpture course will teach you the techniques and skills to correctly capture that vital true likeness in your sculptures. Core to the methods taught during the courses is…
Find out more »February 2020
Level 1 Figurative – 4 Days
Central to all figurative courses are the concepts of Dynamic Energy Curves (DEC) and Rapid Sketch Technique (RST). DEC is a proven and recognised method developed by Andrew Sinclair ARBS, and is unique to The Sculpture School. The method enables sculptors to truly reflect the anatomy of the human form every time. Experienced sculptors find DEC and RST takes their work to the next level and frequently say they wish they had learnt the technique much earlier in their career.…
Find out more »Taste of Sculpture – 1 Day Workshop
This fabulous one day sculpting experience will give you the opportunity to create some small features of the human face in clay which you can take away with you at the end of the session. The workshop starts at 10:30am to 3:30pm with all the materials provided and costs £65 per person. Complimentary refreshments will be served in our onsite refectory – just bring your own lunch. This will also be a great opportunity for you to take a look…
Find out more »March 2020
Moulding & Casting – 3 Days
This three day moulding and casting workshop is designed to teach you the essential skills of moulding and casting using current industry methods. This 3 day workshop will be led by our visiting tutor Rich Balmain, giving you first hand opportunities to understand the complete sculptural procedures. For this workshop you will need to bring a finished clay portrait head sculpture or similar sized sculptural piece. Whatever your previous experience or skill level, Richard will guide you through all the…
Find out more »Animal Sculpture – 4 Days
The Sculpture School’s inspirational instruction will teach you how to create superbly proportioned animal sculptures – the start of a fascinating journey into sculptural zoology, anatomy and design. Through the use of direct proportion and composition, you will create a beautifully balanced and convincing animal sculpture. The course is a four day workshop where you will learn about the design and form of the animal, with an emphasis on proportional anatomy. Reference charts designed by The Sculpture School make this…
Find out more »Bronze Casting – 4 Days
This four-day workshop is designed for you to learn about bronze casting using the lost wax process using ceramic shell. Bronze casting expert David Snoo Wilson will be bringing his 'Travelling Foundry' to the school along with his knowledge and expertise to inspire you. Whatever your previous experience or skill level, David will guide you through all the intricate processes, enabling you to master the techniques of this specialist art, which dates back to the Romans. This introductory Bronze casting…
Find out more »April 2020
Specialist Techniques – FFH – 4 Days
Have you ever wondered why amateur sculptures look odd, it’s often because the artist hasn’t learned their anatomy, the general ‘rules of thumb’, or the principles of design that make these human features realistic. The Sculpture School’s unique approach such as the Rapid Sketch Technique (RST), measuring system, and anatomical ‘rules of thumb’ give you the capability to correctly convey reality into your sculptures. As with all The Sculpture School’s courses one to one coaching ensures this workshop is equally…
Find out more »May 2020
Taste of Sculpture – 1 Day Workshop
This fabulous one day sculpting experience will give you the opportunity to create some small features of the human face in clay which you can take away with you at the end of the session. The workshop starts at 10:30am to 3:30pm with all the materials provided and costs £65 per person. Complimentary refreshments will be served in our onsite refectory – just bring your own lunch. This will also be a great opportunity for you to take a look…
Find out more »Animal Portrait – 4 Days
This Animal Portrait workshop offers a unique approach to animal portraiture that captures the individuality of the animal. You will learn how to create a generic animal face through Andrew Sinclair’s ground-breaking Design Criteria methodology. Once the essence of the animal has been understood and modelled in clay, the specific characteristics of your animal subject will be applied to your sculpture. This approach is so important; giving you a strong foundation on which to build your developing sculpture skills and…
Find out more »June 2020
Level 1 Figurative – 4 Days
Central to all figurative courses are the concepts of Dynamic Energy Curves (DEC) and Rapid Sketch Technique (RST). DEC is a proven and recognised method developed by Andrew Sinclair ARBS, and is unique to The Sculpture School. The method enables sculptors to truly reflect the anatomy of the human form every time. Experienced sculptors find DEC and RST takes their work to the next level and frequently say they wish they had learnt the technique much earlier in their career.…
Find out more »Level 2 Figurative – 4 Days
This masterclass is designed for returning figurative sculpture students and experienced sculptors wanting to breathe further life and expression into a figure in motion or ‘contra-posto’. Using our DEC™ methodology and extended anatomical knowledge introduced during the workshop, you will use your newly acquired skills, dexterity and refinement to create a beautifully proportioned figure. This workshop will start by revising your anatomy and physiology knowledge, and then take it further. Using design and DEC™ and one to one coaching you…
Find out more »July 2020
Level 1 Portrait – 4 Days
Discover techniques and skills that will enable you to create life-like portrait sculptures way beyond your expectations. Creating true likeness in portrait sculpture requires more than correctly reproducing features, for you must also capture the spirit of your subject. These are two aspects of the art many sculptors find difficult. This Portrait Sculpture course will teach you the techniques and skills to correctly capture that vital true likeness in your sculptures. Core to the methods taught during the courses is…
Find out more »Level 2 Portrait – 4 Days
Discover techniques and skills that will enable you to create life-like portrait sculptures way beyond your expectations. Creating true likeness in portrait sculpture requires more than correctly reproducing features, for you must also capture the spirit of your subject. These are two aspects of the art many sculptors find difficult. This Portrait Sculpture course will teach you the techniques and skills to correctly capture that vital true likeness in your sculptures. Core to the methods taught during the courses is…
Find out more »August 2020
Specialist Techniques – FFH – 4 Days
Have you ever wondered why amateur sculptures look odd, it’s often because the artist hasn’t learned their anatomy, the general ‘rules of thumb’, or the principles of design that make these human features realistic. The Sculpture School’s unique approach such as the Rapid Sketch Technique (RST), measuring system, and anatomical ‘rules of thumb’ give you the capability to correctly convey reality into your sculptures. As with all The Sculpture School’s courses one to one coaching ensures this workshop is equally…
Find out more »September 2020
Animal Sculpture – 4 Days
The Sculpture School’s inspirational instruction will teach you how to create superbly proportioned animal sculptures – the start of a fascinating journey into sculptural zoology, anatomy and design. Through the use of direct proportion and composition, you will create a beautifully balanced and convincing animal sculpture. The course is a four day workshop where you will learn about the design and form of the animal, with an emphasis on proportional anatomy. Reference charts designed by The Sculpture School make this…
Find out more »Taste of Sculpture – 1 Day Workshop
This fabulous one day sculpting experience will give you the opportunity to create some small features of the human face in clay which you can take away with you at the end of the session. The workshop starts at 10:30am to 3:30pm with all the materials provided and costs £65 per person. Complimentary refreshments will be served in our onsite refectory – just bring your own lunch. This will also be a great opportunity for you to take a look…
Find out more »Bronze Casting – 4 Days
This four-day workshop is designed for you to learn about bronze casting using the lost wax process using ceramic shell. Bronze casting expert David Snoo Wilson will be bringing his 'Travelling Foundry' to the school along with his knowledge and expertise to inspire you. Whatever your previous experience or skill level, David will guide you through all the intricate processes, enabling you to master the techniques of this specialist art, which dates back to the Romans. This introductory Bronze casting…
Find out more »October 2020
Level 1 Figurative – 4 Days
Central to all figurative courses are the concepts of Dynamic Energy Curves (DEC) and Rapid Sketch Technique (RST). DEC is a proven and recognised method developed by Andrew Sinclair ARBS, and is unique to The Sculpture School. The method enables sculptors to truly reflect the anatomy of the human form every time. Experienced sculptors find DEC and RST takes their work to the next level and frequently say they wish they had learnt the technique much earlier in their career.…
Find out more »Moulding & Casting – 3 Days
This three day moulding and casting workshop is designed to teach you the essential skills of moulding and casting using current industry methods. This 3 day workshop will be led by our visiting tutor Rich Balmain, giving you first hand opportunities to understand the complete sculptural procedures. For this workshop you will need to bring a finished clay portrait head sculpture or similar sized sculptural piece. Whatever your previous experience or skill level, Richard will guide you through all the…
Find out more »November 2020
Level 2 Portrait – 4 Days
Discover techniques and skills that will enable you to create life-like portrait sculptures way beyond your expectations. Taking your skills to another level, this is a masterclass in portrait sculpture techniques. Aimed at the more experienced sculptor, you will have already taken our Level 1 Portrait Sculpture Workshop. Over the four days you will be learning sculpting skills that will breath life into your sculpture. All materials are included in the workshop including clay, portrait head stand, course manual, the…
Find out more »Level 1 Portrait – 4 Days
Discover techniques and skills that will enable you to create life-like portrait sculptures way beyond your expectations. Creating true likeness in portrait sculpture requires more than correctly reproducing features, for you must also capture the spirit of your subject. These are two aspects of the art many sculptors find difficult. This Portrait Sculpture course will teach you the techniques and skills to correctly capture that vital true likeness in your sculptures. Core to the methods taught during the courses is…
Find out more »December 2020
Level 1 Figurative – 4 Days
Central to all figurative courses are the concepts of Dynamic Energy Curves (DEC) and Rapid Sketch Technique (RST). DEC is a proven and recognised method developed by Andrew Sinclair ARBS, and is unique to The Sculpture School. The method enables sculptors to truly reflect the anatomy of the human form every time. Experienced sculptors find DEC and RST takes their work to the next level and frequently say they wish they had learnt the technique much earlier in their career.…
Find out more »Taste of Sculpture – 1 Day Workshop
This fabulous one day sculpting experience will give you the opportunity to create some small features of the human face in clay which you can take away with you at the end of the session. The workshop starts at 10:30am to 3:30pm with all the materials provided and costs £65 per person. Complimentary refreshments will be served in our onsite refectory – just bring your own lunch. This will also be a great opportunity for you to take a look…
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