Carving & Modelling Courses
Get inspired by City Lit’s sculpture courses in the techniques of carving and modelling, which take place in our purpose built, well-equipped sculpture studio in the heart of London. On our carving courses, you will transform a piece of wood or stone into your 3-Dimential design, exploring the characteristics of each material. Our sculpture modelling courses include working in a wide range of materials including clay, wax, plaster and papier mâché.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner who wants to refresh or develop their skills and knowledge, our courses give you the opportunity to take your work to the next level. Our hands-on courses are taught by specialist tutors whose teaching is enriched by their own artistic practice. You will be fully supported through practical demonstrations to the group and one-to-one guidance, in a friendly and highly creative environment.
- Clay sculpture: life and portrait
Course start date: Mon 5 Jan 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie MerloFollow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and Rodin and learn how to capture the human figure, both physically and emotionally, on this fascinating practical sculpting course. You will work from a life model to develop your own clay sculpture of the human form.Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00 - Carving in wood or stone Course start date: Thu 8 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsGet inspired by trying carving techniques in wood or stone and create your own small carving. Suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced carvers. This course will explore the characteristics of wood and stone, lead you through the steps of design and carving, encourage you to explore and develop your ideas, and try more experimental techniques.Full fee £579.00 Senior fee £463.00 Concession £376.00 - Life figurative sculptureCourse start date: Fri 9 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelley WilsonCreate a plaster life sculpture from observing a life model. Learn basic anatomy as well a gaining armature and plaster modelling skills.Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00 - Introduction to carving Course start date: Sun 1 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsJoin this hands-on course for complete beginners and learn the fundamental techniques, tools, and materials involved in carving wood. Guided by an expert tutor, you’ll carve a small sculpture using traditional hand tools—no previous experience needed.
Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00 - Clay sculpture: portrait head Course start date: Mon 13 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie MerloThe head is the focal point of each person; create a portrait that examines both the structure as well as the emotion of the model.Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00 - Introduction to clay sculptureCourse start date: Thu 18 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelley WilsonWhether you would like to try out sculpting with clay for fun, or it is something you wish to explore further, this beginners course is a great way to learn the first steps in design and basic clay modelling techniques. In it you can create either a realistic or an abstract sculpture.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Life figurative sculpture intensive Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelley WilsonCreate a figurative clay sculpture from observing a life model. Learn basic anatomy as well as gaining clay modelling techniques. Beginners are welcome on this intensive course.Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00
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