Sculpture from the Figure

SCULPTURE FROM THE FIGURE

Learn the basics of figurative sculpture in clay.

This enjoyable, informal course is open to beginners and more experienced students. It is a lovely way to get an introduction to figurative sculpture or to refine the skills you already have.

You will be helped through the process of creating a figurative sculpture in clay. You will be shown how to assess and express anatomical proportion on the figure.

We will work from life with a female model for the first six weeks and a male model for the second six weeks.

Individual tuition will be given and you will have the opportunity to create a number of sculptures from the same pose. You will learn to use different sculpting tools confidently, to make strong marks on clay and, by really looking, to create interesting, characterful figures and portrait heads.

Finished pieces can be fired at a small extra cost, and you will be shown how to colour and finish your terracotta pieces.

Wednesdays

5 November – 10 December / 6.30pm – 9.00pm

6 weeks / No half term break

ABOUT THE TUTOR: Gilbert Whyman qualified in architecture at Manchester University and studied sculpture at Kensington & Chelsea, Morley College and South Thames College. As the passion for sculpture took over he retired as an architect and is now is a well established sculptor receiving regular commissions. He has exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The Society of Portrait Sculptors and has work in private collections in the UK, Australia and New York. He has recently been elected as Associate of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.