Have you seen the Rodin exhibition at the Tate? Feeling inspired? Want to try sculpture but don’t know where to start? Already tried modelling in clay, but would like to progress? In this short intensive course with Sara Myers, you will sculpt a small reclining nude, working directly from life.
It is a great introduction to sculpting from the figure. It will be two short days (10-3pm, with a break for lunch) modelling with terracotta, with Emma as our model.
Everything is provided and advice and feedback will be given throughout. Anyone who is unfamiliar with the process of digging out and prepping a clay piece for firing will have to stop early on the afternoon on the second day, to learn and practice the hollowing out technique used. Then the pieces will be taken away to be finished at home. They will need to be dried out a little before hollowing ready for firing. The pieces can then be dropped directly with Sarah at Swanspool Ceramics, or with Sara, and fired hopefully before Christmas.
There will be stands, clay, modelling tools provided, along with all the various paraphernalia needed to sculpt a small piece. In addition, each person will be working from a sculpture stand and with the model positioned on a central rotating platform, all in the lovely airy spacious studio at Yardley Arts.
Please note: there is always a risk that things can get damaged in the kiln during the course of firing or be damaged by another piece. This is a risk in the process of firing clay.
What to bring
Lunch and wear comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting clay on. Tea and coffee are available.
Dates and times
Friday 12 and Saturday 13 November
10am to 3pm
Cost
Cost: The course is £120 and it includes two days’ tuition, the clay and firing costs. Don’t hesitate to contact Sara with questions or for more details. Open to all levels. Age 16+. As spaces are limited to just 8 people, early booking is recommended.
Fully booked
Booking
Booking is via Sara Myers. You can call her on 07849 333652 or email Sara at studio@saramyers.co.uk today. Payment can be made via BACS or Cheque. Your space(s) will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Or you can book online.
About the tutor
For more information on your tutor and her art practice, view Sara Myers website.