Animal Sculpture

Service Description

In this workshop you will be taught to create your very own ceramic animal sculpture. Using a combination of hollow forming and modelling sculptural techniques such as coiling, slab building and the use of armatures, supports and templates. As well as running through some basic drawing exercises and maquette making. Your tutor Jack Durling will run through these methodically, step by step, for you to then use and inform your very own animal sculpture. Intermittently bringing the group round to demonstrate on his own piece. You will be aiming to produce a freestanding or sitting animal. It is encouraged you work towards creating a piece of 30cm x 30cm max. In this course you should walk away with further knowledge of techniques to hand build and utilise and inform a further understanding of sculpting in clay. With a piece that’s evolved from initial ideas and essentially encapsulates your chosen animal. Clay: You will be provided with a suitable stonware firing clay. Tools: You will be provided/ have access to necessary equipment for workshop. You will be taught how to hand build through slab and coiling mehods and techniques to be able to produce your very own clay animal creation. This course will cover: Hand building techniques using slab and coiling methods. Armature's Maquette and drawing exercises. Methods of production and techniques in clay. Selection and idea concept development. Refreshments: Such as tea, coffee and biscuits are available with a 30-minute lunch break. Toilet facilities are available at the workshop. Timings: Course: 10am - 4.30pm Lunch: 12.30pm - 1pm Tea Break: 2:30pm - 2:45pm Bisque firing is included in the course fee. Though this is optional if you wish to take your piece away with you bring suitable boxes, and notify and arrange this prior to the workshop. T&C's apply.