23 April 2023 - 7 May 2023 ( 15 hours, 3 weeks )
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Pelham Hall
A three day Portrait Head modelling course working from the same life model and pose. Make a full portrait in clay developing observation, expression, modelling and creative approach. Learn to prepare clay work for kiln firing. All levels welcome including beginners.
You will be guided by your tutor to develop your own individual clay modelled work observing and measuring from the model; you will learn by practice. Methods used will include demos of clay working, observation techniques & colouring. There will be Peer learning (learning from each other). In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular and detailed feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.
No - Enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to experiment in order to progress The class is a mixed level class often with half and half new people and more experienced people. The class will be taught using spoken English with a very small amount of writing when filling in some forms, if you require extra help in understanding English or in writing please explain this to your tutor and he/she will do their best to help you
This course takes place in Pelham Hall offsite from the Main College - check the map on website. Clay sculptures can get heavy so let your tutor know if you have any difficulty lifting heavy loads - help is always available.
You should wear work clothes or apron in this class & hard shoes or boots No sandals or high heals you will be in a workshop environment Sketch book and pencils are useful
You can join term time classes of the same subject on Tuesday Evenings 6-9 and Wednesday day (morning and or afternoon). You can try different sculpture courses, pre Foundation and Art Foundation courses at Morley. The work produced can also be used in portfolios for entry into Higher Education applying for Art Degree courses or developing your own studio practice.
