Metal Sculpture: Beginners/Intermediate Saturday

When & Where

22 April 2023 - 1 July 2023 ( 25 hours, 10 weeks )
Morning, Saturday
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Pelham Hall

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Multiple
Course Code W22STEB05C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Learn the basic skills for working with new and scrap metals whilst exploring sculptural or applied ideas. Welding, gas cutting, grinding and safe workshop practice are covered. Work on personal or tutor led projects. It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear. These courses are technician supported. Basic materials included but extra charge for materials used over and above the allocated material course fee.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Beginners will be inducted into and practice various welding techniques including: Gas and electric processes including gas cutting, metal forming, shaping and grinding.
Returning/Ongoing Students will continue ongoing personal projects, improve skills and research new techniques and processes
All students: Learn and practice how to produce constructed metal objects to a satisfactory standard
All students: Understand and practice good standards of health and safety practice in relation to yourself and others in the studio
All students: Learn and practice how to develop research ideas imaginatively and sharing best practice through the work of other students
All students: Learn how these processes can be applied to sculpture and design, and the wider context of these processes

Cost

Full fee

£385

Concession fee

£290

Class format and activities

Working on individual project work in metal with Step by step instruction, demonstrations and observation. Individual tuition and question and answer. Group discussion and feedback. Photographic record of work in progress. Individual learning goals will be negotiated with the tutor

Entry requirements

No- but have a keen interest in sculpture, metal work and Art and Design

What you need to know before you enrol

None

What you need

A sketchbook and pencils. Fire proof overalls or clothes and Protective footwear (strong shoes/ boots or steel capped boots). All college issue protective clothing and equipment must be worn where applicable. Extra charge for materials used over and above the allocated material course fee. Further requirements will be discussed at subsequent classes.

What you can do next

Further part-time Sculpture courses at Morley College, Part-time or full time sculpture /fine art courses, for example Art Foundation, BA or MA Fine Art