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.

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  1. Introduction to clay sculpture
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    Course start date:  Thu 18 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Shelley Wilson

    Whether you would like to try out sculpting with clay for fun, or it is something you wish to explore further, this beginner's 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
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  2. Full fee £619.00 Senior fee £495.00 Concession £402.00
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  3. Carving in wood or stone
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    Course start date:  Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Belinda Edwards

    Get inspired by trying carving techniques and create your own small carving in wood or stone. 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 £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00
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  4. Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00
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  5. Carving in wood
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    Course start date:  Tue 5 Jan 2027 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alexandra Harley

    Have you ever wanted to try sculpting in wood? Or perhaps you are experienced at it but would like expert guidance to develop your ideas? This comprehensive course encourages wood carvers of all levels to bring along their ideas and see how they can be developed. You will be taught how to make models of your designs, upscale and transpose these to wood, and use professional carving tools to produce beautiful pieces in wood.

    Full fee £559.00 Senior fee £447.00 Concession £363.00
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  6. Life figurative sculpture
    Course start date:  Fri 8 Jan 2027

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Shelley Wilson

    Create a plaster life sculpture from observing a life model. Learn basic anatomy as well as gaining armature and plaster modelling skills.

    Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00
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  7. Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00
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