COURSE CODE: E2401S008
COURSE DATES: Thursday 19th September – 28th November 2024
TUTOR: Laura Postle
DAYS: 10
TIMES: 11:00am - 5:00pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, All Levels
FEE: £675
LOCATION: Mermaid Court Campus, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR
Studying directly from a life model, you’ll sculpt the full figure on a half-life scale in clay. You’ll learn the essentials of construction, including various techniques in observation, measurement and use of a plumb line, and will combine these modelling skills with fundamental anatomical knowledge. You’ll also gain an understanding of the importance of capturing gesture and proportion.
Your tutor will support you fully throughout the course in both group sessions and one-to-one, providing regular feedback, critique and constructive advice. Although the course has a general theme and approach there is no fixed or prescriptive methodology and individuals are encouraged to blend their own approach with the techniques and methodologies being taught.
Please note: Wire armatures will be used inside the sculptures, so pieces cannot be fired. However, you will be able to photograph your sculptures during the final session.
Students will be able to:
This course is part of our Elective Skills Workshop series. You will be studying alongside students from our pre-degree and degree programmes. Check out the Elective Skills Workshops currently available.
*The Early Bird discount ends on the 8th of July and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Recommend booking by: September 5, 2024
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
This course is suitable for all levels. Students can move at their own pace depending on their experience, with as much support from the Tutor as they wish. This means an student from the following experience levels can join this course:
Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience.
Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium.
Our Intermediate courses are suitable for students who have considerable prior knowledge of the taught medium or have completed a Beginners/Beginners + course with the Art Academy.
Choose our Advanced courses if you have considerable knowledge in the taught medium. You are expected to be able to work independently and have critical discussions around your work.All Levels
Beginner
Beginner +
Intermediate
Advanced
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS
A clay modelling kit is provided for the duration of the class to each student. Each kit contains the following:
Each student must bring the following tools to every class:
Additional Costs
There will be a cost of £10 towards the materials throughout the course, this will need to be paid to the office on the first day of the course.
Please note: Generally wire armatures will be used inside the sculptures; therefore pieces cannot be fired. If students wish to keep their work, it generally needs to be moulded and cast.
Laura Postle is a classically trained figurative sculptor who is a graduate of the Florence academy of art, Italy. Based on observation of the human figure, her work explores the true character of her model whilst accentuating gesture and capturing the emotion of her subject.
https://www.laurapostlesculpture.com/
165A Borough High Street
London SE1 1HR
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Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Borough (both a 5 minute walk).
Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough High Street”.
We cannot store your bikes at the Academy, however there is on-street bike parking near our Mermaid Court site.Mermaid Court
Students are welcome to use our Common Room during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food.
You are also welcome to make tea or coffee.
We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.
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