Life and Portrait Sculpture in Clay for All
An all-levels clay sculpture course covering life modelling, portraiture, anatomy, proportion and preparation for firing and glazing.
About this course
Participants make sculptures in clay while working from a range of life models and poses. The course covers portrait and life sculpture, with attention to anatomy, proportion, observation and individual expression. Learners also explore how to prepare a clay sculpture for firing and glazing. The class includes students with varied levels of ability, and beginners are welcome.
What you'll learn
- Create life and portrait sculptures in clay
- Model facial and bodily forms from life
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and proportion to sculpture
- Develop observational skills through working from different poses
- Prepare a clay sculpture for firing and glazing
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners of all abilities, including beginners. Participants work from life models and poses, combining observation with individual approaches to making sculpture.
- Suitable for learners at different levels of ability
- Includes working from a variety of life models and poses
- Involves developing an individual sculptural response
Where this course runs
South Thames Colleges Group
Adult education at Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, Tooting and Carshalton
1 sculpture course on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
2 classes
Selected date
Thu 14 Jan 2027
19:00 – 21:30 • 10 weeks
£250
Merton College, Morden
Sculpture team
Book this class →Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Jan 2027 Thursdays | 19:00 - 21:30 | Short course10 weeks | SculptureTeacher | Merton CollegeLondon Road, Morden SM4 5QX | £250.00 | Book now |
15 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 19:00 - 21:30 | Short course10 weeks | SculptureTeacher | Merton CollegeLondon Road, Morden SM4 5QX | £275.00 |
Thu 15 Apr, 19:00 - 21:30
10 weeks10 weeksThu 19:00£275SculptureTeacherMerton College
