PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

Intensive Figure Sculpture

All levels welcome
5th July to 16th July

One or two weeks (two weeks preferable - priority will be given to students who want to study for this period of time)
Daily timetable: 10.00 - 17.00 (1 hr lunch break)
Teachers: James Napier / Valentina Zlatarova
Max number of  students: 8
Clay and basic materials are provided - if you want to bring your own materials please view our material page, some materials can be purchased on site through LARA

This intensive sculpture workshop will be taught under the atelier method with all standards of students working together from the same model throughout the day.

We set up the model on a turntable, and the initial sense of the pose is established by standing back and comparing what one is making with what one is seeing - to scale – (similar to the sight-size method) and making adjustments accordingly. We then work using calipers for measurements, and also apply matchsticks to physically mark fundamental points of reference that one can then trust. The emphasis is on the silhouette as created by the contour or outline of the figure, to bring this out, the model is set against a white background for ultimate contrast.

The priority of this course is to focus purely on modeling in clay and observing the figure. To enable maximum time to solely work with the clay without any distraction the pose will have been chosen and a corresponding armature (half life size) will have been constructed for each student before starting the project. Added to this no time will be spent casting the figure at the end of the project, if you decide you want to keep your sculpture we will recommend professional mould makers who will be able to make a cheap casts/moulds. Lara wants to teach students to model the figure to the very best of their abilities and feel this is the best approach and use of time in such a limited period.

Prices

1 week - £350

2 weeks - £650

All prices include VAT

There is a 10% discount for “early birds” when payment is received before May 31^st

Please fill in enquiry form ticking the ‘Summer Course’ box and state in comment box you wish to enroll for the “Intensive Figure Sculpture ” course. We will then reply requesting further information regarding availability.

All payments must be received no later than 14 DAYS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT. If payment is not received by that time, your place maybe forfeited. There is no refund available once you have commenced your course. If do decide to cancel we need to be notified no later than 14 days before commencement and a 30% cancelation fee will be charged. After 14 days before commencement there is NO refund