A Solid Foundation
This course is for:
• Beginners to get a very clear method and gain confidence.
• Intermediate to advanced modellers to hone their art.
Discover a unique way to sculpt heads in clay, with the points-in-space method I use to train plastic surgeons.
I have developed the points-in-space method for modelling sculpture over 40 years. Through observation, study, research and uncovering quotes from masters of sculpture, I have distilled a unique approach that gets accurate results, quickly.
In 4 days you will be able to achieve results you never dreamt possible. You can learn how to clay model confidently with unbelievable accuracy and ease.
I run these courses to share this method with you, so you can create your own exciting and accurate works of art, quickly and accurately and save many hundred hours of trial and error.Each studio session is designed to help you uncover and learn sculpture techniques and sculpture skills. Tuition will be both group orientated, but also tailored to your your individual needs.
I hope you will leave brimming with as much knowledge as I can pass on.
My intention is to you the confidence to successfully undertake a portrait commission of your own.
You have as much talent for teaching as you do for sculpture and I’m guessing that’s pretty rare
Portrait Modelling.
Making a good head in sculpture is very satisfying. Each studio session is crafted to help you further uncover an understanding of the human form.
This carefully structured 4-day sculpture class builds on your ability and offers you key techniques to give you confidence.
The masterclass is limited to 10 participants and suitable for professional as well as novice sculptors, as tuition will be individually tailored to suit your requirements.
Silicon Mould Making & Resin Bronze Casting.
This 5-day course is not running in 2025.
Portrait Modelling courses are held at Art House, South Brent, Devon and Calderstones in Liverpool.
Sculpture for Surgeons is held in London
Mould Making and Casting courses "Venue to be arranged"
Portrait Modelling
You will come away with:Silicon Mould Making
A practical and technically based course where you learn to make a mould of your own work and explore mould making problems and how to overcome them. Max dimension 30cm x 30cm x 30cm
Resin Bronze Casting
Getting it right. Casting your own work and learning to patinate using the hot flame method.
Portrait Modelling
Each studio session is designed to help you uncover and learn sculpture techniques and sculpture skills. What to work on next, when to measure and when to use your eye?
Silicon Mould Making & Resin Bronze Casting
The 5-day course is structured to both practically make a silicon-mould and to have supportive lectures and demonstrations about problem solving in mould-making.
The 2-day Bronze Resin Casting course gives you time to learn the essential skills of bronze resin-casting to make the work look like bronze. The course concludes with the work being and hot patinatated with acids
Other casting materials are also explored.
4-day Courses include all materials
clay fired head,
& refreshments.
Discounts available see below
5-day Courses
includes refreshments
Materials are not
included in the price of this course.
Discounts available see below
5% if you bring a friend who books with you at same time
5% discount when booking a 2nd course in same year.
5% Previous Participants. MAS, Devon Guild and WPA Members.
5% Early Bird Bookings 2 months before start date.
Devon courses are within a short distance of shops and cafes.
Refreshments are provided throughout the day in Devon. In Liverpool they can be purchased in the cafe.
Please EMAIL me for 4-pages of detailed information about the Portrait Modelling course.
If you would like further information or to talk about the suitability of the courses for you just contact me.
I am also able to run courses in your own studio. Please contact me to discuss.
I also do 1-1 work the form of personal mentoring.