Character Heads in Clay Workshop

About this event

Character Heads in Clay Workshop with Paul Brown RBSA. Design and sculpt your own characterful face in clay. Using a variety of sculpting techniques, learn to create features and expressions with a range of tools and modelling methods. Age group and abilities to be taught 18 years and above Ideal for beginners and experienced artists Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taught Learn the basic sculpting methods to create a head and features in clay Learn how to handle clay, creating a simple block shape onto which sculpt a head and face Learn how to use a range of sculpting tools and techniques to create features, texture, and expression Course outline for the day Morning activity Introduction and examples Create basic shapes in clay Begin to build up simple features and expressions Afternoon activity Review progress Refine features, look at embossing and texture Discussion as to possibilities for hollowing and firing work What you need to bring with you: Reference images of friends, family, and any other inspirational images of faces Plastic box, tray, or board for transportation of finished work Plastic bags Apron Any pottery sculpting tools What we will provide: Wooden boards Clay Sculpting tools Range of stamps for embossing/creating texture Examples of tutor’s work for reference Methods of assessing outcomes Feedback from tutor Group discussion Completion of evaluation form Booking information To book please use the ticketing system below.