Sculpting the Self

Ages 16+

A creative journey through the medium of clay - FREE for H&F residents. [1 of 6]

By SDR Creates

Date and time

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:30 - 18:30 GMT+1. Doors at 4:15pm

Location

Sands End Arts & Community Centre

Peterborough Rd London SW6 3EZ United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours
Ages 16+
No venue parking

Sculpting the Self

A creative journey through the medium of clay.

This series of sculpting workshops focuses on the process of working with clay—not producing a finished piece. Through a mixture of exercises and games, we’ll explore different ways to make, think, and play. Along the way, you’ll improve your skills, creativity, well-being, and confidence.

The Three Core Elements

Each session involves three interconnected elements: physical skill-building, emotional and therapeutic exploration, and connection through playful, inventive games.

1. Practical & Technical Skill Development

Refining your sculpting abilities through guided exercise
Building confidence in form, proportions, and likeness
Developing hand-eye coordination and motor control
Exploring perception and perspective
Strengthening tactile manipulation and proper use of tools

2. Emotional & Therapeutic Exploration

Engaging the body through meaningful movement
Sculpting with music as emotional expression
Practising self-discovery through free-form sculpting
Heightening sensory awareness
Self-expression through gesture and form

3. Fun & Playful Connection

Encouraging creativity and curiosity through play
Games that spark imagination and experimentation
Activities that foster communication and connection
Collaboration, teamwork, laughter, and light-hearted fun

About your Tutor

Sophia’s teaching methodology is rooted in her diverse artistic background. She draws on her classical fine art training in Venice, Italy, alongside a playful, conceptual approach shaped during her time in Barcelona, Spain.

She brings a decade of professional experience as a sculptor for the film industry, museums, and established artists, sharing hands-on techniques and skills with warmth and enthusiasm.

Her ethos is grounded in the belief that creative making brings joy, connection, and well-being. Influenced by her Waldorf-Steiner education, where a holistic approach to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit fosters personal growth, she values the importance of connecting with our inner child—reclaiming the underrated skill of simply getting our hands messy and having fun.

“Sculpting and making things is my moving meditation. Being a problem-solver of materials has given me peace, purpose, and joy. It’s been my escape and a way to connect with others. I want to share that. Art-making is for everyone! Roll up your sleeves and join us.”