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.
- 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 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 - Clay sculpture: life and portraitCourse start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie MerloFollow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and Rodin to 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 £619.00 Senior fee £495.00 Concession £402.00 - Carving in wood or stoneCourse start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsGet 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 - Introduction to carving in wood or stoneCourse start date: Sun 1 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsGain inspiration for creating a carving and learn about historical and contemporary artists. Learn techniques to realise your design in a choice either wood or stone. Basic materials included. All levels welcome.
Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Carving in woodCourse start date: Tue 5 Jan 2027 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra HarleyHave 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 - Life figurative sculptureCourse start date: Fri 8 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelley WilsonCreate 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 - Life figurative sculpture intensiveCourse start date: Mon 19 Jul 2027 (and 1 other date)
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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