COURSE CODE: WC2502004
COURSE DATES: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 2026
TUTOR: Anthony Waters
DAYS: 2
TIMES: 10:00am - 4:30pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner
FEE: £180
LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL
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:
Please note: The Course Schedule provides a general overview of course content and may be subject to minor changes at the tutor’s discretion.
Recommend booking by: February 22, 2026
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Students spend time learning the very basics of the taught medium, for example, how to mix colours, use different tools, set up an easel. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience, they tend to follow a more structured path than our other courses, ensuring each student receives the guidance they need 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 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”.
Bankside Campus
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.
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
£180.00
Please apply coupon code aa-earlybird-10% at checkout.