Improvers Sculpture: Clay, Plaster & Wire

COURSE CODE: WC2501253

COURSE DATES: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November 2025

TUTOR: Farnoush Amini MRSS

DAYS: 2

TIMES: 10:00am - 4:30pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner +

FEE: £170

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

This two-day course is designed for those ready to build on their sculptural skills and expand their knowledge of a range of materials. Working directly from a life model, you’ll explore the expressive potential of the human form and begin developing your own sculptural language. With expert guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to create both observational and more imaginative works.
Sessions will cover:

– Figure sculpting in clay
– Relief casting in plaster
– Wire armature building
– Material exploration
– Tool handling and safety

By the end of the weekend, you’ll have created several small-scale sculptures and a relief piece, and gained practical knowledge of how different sculptural materials behave. This course is ideal for students with some prior experience in sculpture or related disciplines who are looking to extend their skills. Teaching is delivered through live demonstration, hands-on making, and one-to-one feedback, allowing you to go at your own pace while being encouraged to take creative risks.

After completing this course, you may want to attend one of our weekly sculpture courses such as Figurative Sculpture in Clay.

Recommend booking by: November 15, 2025

COURSE SCHEDULE

Beginner +

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

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, but still follow a structured path with guidance from the tutor.

All materials will be provided. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting messy. There will be additional charges for aluminium wire.

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