Sculpture Night Class - Ceramics
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
An evening short course introducing hand-building techniques in clay to create sculptural, figurative, representational, or abstract forms—suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
NZ$250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop basic hand-building skills with clay
Gain practical experience and confidence using pinching, coiling, and slab construction to create ceramic forms.
Create and complete individual sculptural projects
Design and realise your own figurative, representational, or abstract sculpture with tutor guidance.
About This Course
This eight-week night class introduces students to ceramic sculpture using hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building. It is designed for beginners and those with some clay experience, offering a chance to develop skills and confidence in turning clay into figurative, representational, or abstract sculptures. The course focuses on practical skills, glazing, alternative firing methods like raku, and encourages personal creative exploration. Classes take place in a sociable studio environment at the Dunedin School of Art.
Course Content
- Hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling, slab building
- Developing figurative, representational, and abstract forms
- Personal sculptural projects
- Glazing techniques
- Alternative firing: raku, tin foil wrapped sagger
- Safe and sociable studio practice
- Guidance and problem-solving with tutor support
Entry Requirements
None. Open to all skill levels.
Learners under 16 require parental consent.
Build towards these roles
Ceramic ArtistSculptorArt Studio Technician
Build skills in these industries
Visual ArtsDesign
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
