Sculpture Night Class - Modelling in Clay
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Hands-on night class to learn clay sculpture techniques including coiling, slab building, pinching, and mould making. Suitable for beginners and those with experience.
NZ$288
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop skills in clay sculpting techniques
Gain hands-on experience with coiling, slab building, and pinching to create both abstract and figurative forms.
Understand and apply artistic concepts
Learn to observe and analyse form, scale, and detail, developing both technical and imaginative skills.
About This Course
This eight-week night class introduces students to clay sculpture techniques such as coiling, slab building, pinching, and plaster mould making. Participants will learn to create abstract or figurative forms, develop observational and technical skills, and complete a finished sculpture as well as several sketches. The course is suitable for adults and young people (with parental consent for under 16s) and is taught at the Dunedin School of Art by an experienced artist and tutor. Students are encouraged to bring ideas and inspiration, and will receive individualised support to realise their projects.
Course Content
- Clay sculpting techniques: coiling, slab building, pinching
- Observation, scale, and form analysis
- Modelled sketches and finished sculpture projects
- Technical tasks and personal project development
- Mould making and plaster casting
- Texture and structure in sculpture
- One-on-one teaching and tutor demonstrations
- Artistic expression and design issues
- Requirements and practical considerations for clay work
Entry Requirements
Learners under 16 require parental consent
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Studio ArtistCeramic SculptorArt Teacher (non-accredited/short-course level)
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