Make sculptures with character in this 6-week pottery course designed to develop your creative voice.
You will learn
This course focuses on techniques used to sculpt expressive faces from clay.
Starting with the pottery basics, you will learn how to observe facial features and sculpt them in clay. After having a go at forming individual features, you will have the opportunity to express your unique artistic voice by creating a figurative bust, bringing it to life with texture and colour.
Techniques covered include:
Wedging clay
Slab and pinch building
Using underglazes and oxides
Adding texture
Observing from life
You will need
This is an adult session, perfect for complete beginners, or those who have attended any of our other introductory courses. You must be aged 14+ to attend, all under 18’s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
We recommend trimming long nails prior to the session, removing any jewellery, and tying back long hair.
Additional information
This pottery course takes place over 6 consecutive weeks starting on your booked date.
Sessions take place on Friday mornings 10am – 12.30pm.
The course cost includes all materials, tools and clay, plus glazing and firing of your finished pieces.
Ruth Waller
This course is taught by Ruth Waller.
Ruth is half of the creative partnership Waller Hewett. Waller Hewett creates artwork and installations which combine art, design and craft, and has won them numerous awards including ‘Best in Show’ at the London Craft Fair.
She is a highly experienced tutor and teaches across the Harley Foundation’s education programme.
Image courtesy Ben Boswell
