Half-Scale Torso Sculpture Masterclass with Ellen Christiansen£225.00Course CodeWC2302053TutorEllen Christiansen MSPSCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 23rd - 24th March 2024Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£225LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is the perfect 2-day course for students with experience of working directly from life who wish to push their technique further. You will be introduced to Ellen Christiansen’s unique method of working in clay using measurement, observation and directional light. You will be working on a seated, one third scale figure without an armature. We will be measuring the model in a very precise way, up close, using callipers, plumb lines and scaling rulers. This is an opportunity for students with previous experience of working from life in clay to build on their clay modelling and observational skills. It’s also an opportunity to learn about surface anatomy and the skeleton. There will be the option to leave your finished sculpture for hollowing and firing for an additional fee. This course is for Advanced students and aims to build upon previous experience.
Hand Built Ceramics£355.00Course CodeSAT2302047TutorAdele WilliamsCourse DatesSaturdays, 13th January - 23rd March 2024Days11Times10.30am - 1pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£355LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023This exciting course will teach you how to get started in using clay and create your very own mini collection of ceramic wares, including mugs, bowls, plates and vases. You will also be able to create your own gifts and home decorations. Throughout the course you will learn core techniques such as coiling, pinching, slab building, as well as decorating methods, to make your bespoke finished wares. You will also have the opportunity to delve into more experimental forms, utilising your new skills to make sculptural objects. This course will provide a solid understanding and methodology of building and working with clay to make your own creations.
Introduction to Sculpting in Plaster£180.00Course CodeWC2301103TutorFarnoush Amini MRSSCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 9th - 10th December 2023Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£180LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 24th November 2023This NEW 2-day course is an exciting introduction for beginners, as well as for those with some previous experience, to gain or develop basic plaster and wire sculpture skills. Working with plaster and wire, you will learn a range of techniques with the opportunity to explore your own creative project. During the first day of the course, you will make plaster cast reliefs and learn how to make an aluminium armature as a base for plaster. You will also be shown basic techniques of attaching, cutting and shaping wire. The course will culminate with you developing your own wire and plaster project with guidance from the tutor.- One Day Taster: Ceramics£105.00Course CodeTAS2302T04TutorAdele WilliamsCourse DatesSunday, 18th February 2024, Sunday, 19th November 2023Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£105LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun, day-long taster course in hand built ceramics for those who may be considering a longer evening or Saturday course or to try something new. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in practical demonstrations to help you to learn the various processes involved in working with clay by using classic hand built ceramic techniques such as pinching and coiling as well as basic finishing techniques. We aim to offer a relaxed yet stimulating environment while introducing you to the versatility of working with clay. Create your very own mug, vase or bowl, or Christmas decorations for your tree. At the end of the day you will have the option to have your work kiln fired.
One Day Taster: Sculpture£105.00Course CodeTAS2302T03TutorFarnoush Amini MRSSCourse DatesSaturday, 3rd February 2024Days1Times10.30am - 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£105LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun, day-long taster course in sculpting with clay and plaster for those who may be considering a longer evening or daytime course and want to try it out first. Spend the morning with the joy of clay to create a small figure sculpture from a life model. In the afternoon mix plaster and other media to make your own creative sculpture. No need to worry if you have nothing in mind. This is a great opportunity to combine these two basic sculpture skills and techniques. There will be the option to leave your clay sculpture for hollowing and firing for an additional fee and you are welcome to take home your plaster piece. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in practical demonstrations to help you get a feel for the medium and the way it can be manipulated into shape and form. We aim to foster self-certainty and an enjoyment of sculpting in a relaxed yet stimulating environment.
Portrait Sculpture for Beginners£210.00Course CodeWC2302004TutorAnthony WatersCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 27th - 28th January 2024Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£210LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 12th January 2024Portrait sculpture is an immensely absorbing and enjoyable discovery with every new sitter. This course aims to introduce you to the process; to observe and translate your observation into a clay portrait sculpture from a life model. Whether setting out a portrait head from a structural point of view with a clear path of constructive method and/or searching for a more expressive manner of approach, you will benefit from exploring with a professional sculptor to help build upon your own sculptural experience.
Saturday Mix£190.00Course CodeSAT2302015TutorVarious tutorsCourse DatesSaturdays, 24th February - 16th March 2024Days4Times10.30am - 1.30pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£190LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis stimulating and exciting course is taking place over 4 consecutive Sunday mornings and is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new skills, discover what you enjoy most, and develop creative ideas. Students will work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills; try out more expressive sculpture and painting, and learn how to approach the human figure, using a variety of materials and methods. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore materials and have fun.
Sculptural Ceramics£180.00Course CodeSAT2302012TutorFarnoush Amini MRSSCourse DatesSaturdays, 13th January - 10th February 2024Days5Times2pm - 4.30pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£180LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 22nd December 2023Ceramic in sculptural form is a non-traditional way of using Terracotta clay to create contemporary sculptures. This class is suitable for beginners with no background in ceramics as well as more advanced 3D artists. By learning basic techniques of ceramics such as coiling and slab building, you will start working on your own project inspired by nature and organic shapes. Your tutor will guide you step by step thorough the course. At the end of the course, you would have the opportunity for your piece to be fired.- Sunday Mix£190.00Course CodeSUN2302015TutorVarious tutorsCourse DatesSundays, 21st January - 11th February 2024Days4Times10.30am - 1.30pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£190LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis stimulating and exciting course is taking place over 4 consecutive Sunday mornings and is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new skills, discover what you enjoy most, and develop creative ideas. Students will work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills; try out more expressive sculpture and painting, and learn how to approach the human figure, using a variety of materials and methods. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore materials and have fun.