Metal Sculpture: Beginners/Intermediate Saturday

About this course

The course introduces learners to working with new and scrap metals for sculptural or applied projects. Demonstrations and step-by-step instruction cover welding, gas cutting, metal forming, shaping, grinding and safe workshop practice. Learners may develop personal or tutor-led projects, with individual tuition, questions and answers, group discussion and feedback supporting the work. After developing basic skills, participants can work more independently with one-to-one assistance. The course also considers how metal processes relate to sculpture and design, alongside research, idea development and the exchange of approaches within the group.

What you'll learn

• Practise gas and electric welding processes, including gas cutting.
• Use metal forming, shaping and grinding techniques to construct metal objects.
• Apply appropriate health and safety procedures when working in the studio.
• Develop research ideas and relate metalworking processes to sculpture and design.
• Work towards producing constructed metal objects to a satisfactory standard.

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for beginners, returning learners and those continuing personal projects, with no stated entry requirements. Participation combines individual project work and tuition with group discussion and feedback. Learners begin with step-by-step instruction before taking on more independent work with one-to-one assistance.

• Suitable for learners starting without previous experience.
• The group includes both new and returning students.
• Learners negotiate individual goals and may pursue personal or tutor-led projects.
• The course involves workshop-based metalworking and shared discussion of work.

Before you go

• Bring a sketchbook and pencils.
• Old clothes or fireproof overalls and protective footwear are required, such as strong shoes, boots or steel-capped boots.
• College-issued protective clothing and equipment must be worn where applicable.
• Basic materials are included; materials used beyond the allocated course fee incur an extra charge.
• Further requirements will be discussed in subsequent classes.