Abstracted Sculptural Ceramics – Intermediate

COURSE CODE: WC2501012

COURSE DATES: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November 2025

TUTOR: Farnoush Amini MRSS

DAYS: 2

TIMES: 10:00am - 4:30pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Intermediate

FEE: £170

LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL

Ideal for those with some previous experience with sculptural ceramics, this course will encourage you to push the potentials of this dynamic medium with guidance from an experienced tutor. Draw inspiration from the work of the world’s leading ceramic artists in sessions that will cover:

– Ceramic techniques, including coiling, slab building, and pinching
– Form and texture-enhancing mark-making techniques
– Ways to conceptualise your work and to source influential material from sculptors
– Sketching in clay to explore initial ideas

This course will enable you to translate your ideas into tangible, three-dimensional forms, and to continue building confidence in using ceramic techniques. You will have the opportunity to have your completed work professionally fired at the end of the course.

After completion, you may want to continue building on the skills you have learnt by attending one of our weekly sculpture courses, such as Hand Built Ceramics.

Recommend booking by: October 25, 2025

COURSE SCHEDULE

Intermediate

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

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. These courses tend to be less structured and instead are tailored to the classes’ needs and the direction they want to advance in. Choose an Intermediate course if you are looking to improve your skills and have more critical discussions around the work you produce.

All materials will be provided. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting messy.

Please bring images, sketches, words, or any objects/materials that may inspire your personal project.

Optional:

Own sketchbook
Camera to document work
Pencils

FARNOUSH AMINI MRSS

Farnoush is an Iranian artist who lives and works in London. She graduated from the Art Academy London in 2019. She aims to question the divisions created by religion, politics and cultural differences. Exploring material language and connections to her chosen subject are her main focus. She extensively researches her ideas through documentary footage, articles and photos. Her works have been exhibited internationally. She is a twice winner of Sheros Revoluciones in 2019/2020 and People’s Choice Award in 2019 by Passion For Freedom Art Festival. She was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors in 2020.

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.

  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course

  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.

  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.

  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.

  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.

  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

£170.00

10% Early Bird offer available until Sunday 27th July.

Please apply coupon code aa-earlybird-10% at checkout.

£170.00