Art School: Clay Modelling
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 clay modelling and plaster casting.
This is a course for beginners and people with some experience. You will learn how to model clay, sculpt a bust (creating ears, mouth, nose etc.) and then plaster cast using a single mould cast. You will build an armature, learn clay modelling techniques, learn how to mix casting plaster and the casting process. This is an exciting course and ideal for people wanting to experiment and try out new art techniques in a supportive environment with an experienced tutor who has worked as an artist for thirty years. Working with Yorkshire based Sculpture Paul Digby (www.pauldigby.co.uk)
Dates & course duration
This course will run over 4 days: 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th July.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although enthusiasm and commitment are essential.
Course units
This is a course for beginners and people with some experience. You will learn how to model clay, sculpt a bust (creating ears, mouth, nose etc.) and then plaster cast using a single mould cast. You will build an armature, learn clay modelling techniques, learn how to mix casting plaster and the casting process. This is an exciting course and ideal for people wanting to experiment and try out new art techniques in a supportive environment with an experienced tutor who has worked as an artist for thirty years. Working with Yorkshire based Sculpture Paul Digby (www.pauldigby.co.uk)
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
£350
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 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 could lead you to progress onto our Access to HE Art and Design course or one of our York School of Art degrees.
Career progression
You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in clay modelling.
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