COURSE CODE: WC2401004
COURSE DATES: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September 2024
TUTOR: Anthony Waters
DAYS: 2
TIMES: 10:00am - 4:30pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner
FEE: £160
LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9SH
This engaging weekend course will guide you through the fundamental techniques that are used to create a Portrait Sculpture. The skills you learn throughout both sessions will help you understand how to examine the head from all angles. You will use drawings to assist the sculptural process and by observing the model throughout the week, you will gradually build on your piece and learn how to:
Recommend booking by: September 14, 2024
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.Beginner +
Please bring old clothes or an apron as you may get messy!
Hollowing fees:
£15 for a small figure; £20 for a portrait head; £20 for a large figure
Firing Fees:
During the second half of the course there will be an additional charge for metal wire. The cost will depend on the amount of wire used.
Anthony Waters has a diploma in sculpture from Heatherley’s College and in 2016 graduated from the Art Academy Certificate programme. Previous to this he worked as a graphic designer and seeks to make work which crosses the boundaries between 2D & 3D, figurative and abstract, exploring materiality and the processes involved in producing sculptural work.
He won the prize for best non-member newcomer for the FACE exhibition, Society of Portrait Sculptors in 2016 and was a joint winner of the Surrey Sculpture prize the same year. expression. She explores material such as concrete, fabric, metal, clay, human hair or ready made objects. By placing familiar objects in an unfamiliar form or space she overwhelms the viewer with a sense of entrapment or unease.
185 Park Street,London SE1 9SH 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 5 minute walk). Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.
Bankside Campus
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.
If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here. Terms and Conditions
Materials & Equipment
Concessions and Discounts
Gift Vouchers
£160.00