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If you want to learn about Clay Sculpture in Sydney, then this course is for you.

See what happens when you spend a day with a block of clay in a creative atmosphere. Enjoy working on your own project at your own pace. Learn clay techniques such as modelling, carving and hand-building. Hollow out your finished sculpture for off site kiln firing (not included) or leave it solid for mould making and multiples (see Sculpture/Mould Making). Suitable for all levels – join us with a planned project or just be spontaneous! Clay is included as part of the course fee.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the flexible nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

• A theoretical understanding of sculpture as 3D expression and an orientation in the effects of stylistic movements
• Conceptual development of ideas through sketches and maquettes
• Students will learn techniques in clay wedging, hand building, coil building, slab building, modelling and carving
• Use of modelling tools, knives, kidneys, cutting wires, wooden tools, sponges etc
• Combining style and technique in 3 dimensions
• Design and preparation of sculpture for firing or mould making

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the student will have:

Created a sculpture or sculptures in clay which they can take home for slow drying and kiln firing, or bring along to the Sculpture and Mould Making class for moulding.

Other Information

The following materials are provided:

• Clay 1 bag per student
• Boards for working on
• Water atomizers
• Sponges
• The use of clay modelling tools – e.g. knives, cutting wires, scoop, rubber kidneys, metal kidneys, wooden hand tools, bamboo skewers etc.
• Plastic bags for covering sculpture and clay

Materials to be brought by students:

• Any modelling tools you have – e.g. knife, cutting wire, scoop, rubber kidney, wooden hand tools, finishing tools, dentistry tools, bamboo skewers etc
• Music on CD or cassette for listening if you wish
• Notebook for sketching or information

Design & Technology Ctr, cnr Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle. If driving, no left turn into Gordon St, so turn left into Lilyfield Rd, then first right into Gordon St. (click on venue below for directions)

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.