Art School: Sculpture for Beginners
This course is suitable for all abilities and anyone with a genuine desire to learn the essential skills and techniques required to provide an introduction to sculpture.
Dates & course duration
14th September 2026, Monday evenings, 6.00pm-8.30pm.
11th January 2027, Monday evenings, 6.00pm-8.30pm.
10 week course.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although enthusiasm and commitment are essential.
Course units
This practical course introduces students to the creative process of designing and making abstract sculptures using clay, followed by the techniques required to cast their work into a permanent form.
Students will explore how to use clay as a design and problem-solving material, learning how form, texture, balance, and scale can be developed through hands-on experimentation. The course then introduces plaster casting techniques, enabling students to transform a temporary clay sculpture into a durable plaster form.
Assessments
There are no formal assessments, but you will be given the opportunity to test out your skills and build on them each session.
Course fees
£315
Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Study methods
Students will learn in a friendly and professional art workshop environment with all appropriate health and safety provision.
Facilities
As well as specialist creative and art facilities, students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
Additional costs
All materials are provided for you to complete the course.
Course progression
Completion of this course can support progression onto other Art & Design, sculpture, or ceramics courses, or be used to develop personal creative practice for pleasure or portfolio development.
Career progression
You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in sculpture to help you progress in your career or simply for pleasure.
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