Sculpture Courses in London
Get inspired by our range of sculpture courses, which take place in our specialist sculpture studio in the heart of London. From wood or stone carving, to sculpting in metal, bronze, wire or plaster. We are sure to have something that will inspire you to further develop your skills. Fancy a change of career? Why not try prop making for Film, TV and Theatre?
Whether you’re free evenings, daytimes or weekends, we have a variety of dates and times for you to choose from.
Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on visual.arts@citylit.ac.uk or call us on 020 7492 2700, Monday to Friday between 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm.
Hear from tutor Wendy Chandler on a career in prop making.
8 courses available
- Sculpture: modelmaking techniques for theatre, film, retail and public art
This course moves between creative contexts to introduce a core set of transferable skills in clay modelling, mould making, and casting. Through practical projects, you will gain hands-on experience with these materials and processes, building skills you can apply in professional settings or personal creative practice.
During this course you will gain experience using air dry clay and polymer clay for modelling objects. Sculpting and carving will be explored using polystyrene and plaster.
Keeley Street
Fri 25 Sep 2026David FieldFull fee £799.00 Senior fee £639.00 Concession £519.00 
Sculpture: material and meaningExplore sculpture as a way of thinking through the world. This hands-on studio course takes you from the ground up, experimenting with materials, processes and ideas from armature building and construction to found objects, unconventional materials, and conceptual approaches. Develop your own artistic voice, build ambitious forms, and discover how material, process and form create meaning.
At the start, two key questions will guide our work:
- What’s a good idea?
How do we recognize, develop, and trust ideas? - How do I take up space?
What does it mean-physically, socially, or politically-to occupy space through sculpture?
Keeley Street
Mon 2 Nov 2026Diana PuntarFull fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00- What’s a good idea?
- Drawing to sculpture
An exciting new course that explores the relation between drawing and sculpture. Working with a range of materials and approaches, the course moves between sketching and abstract three-dimensional form, building techniques to create a series of experimental works.
Keeley Street
Wed 13 Jan 2027Isobel AtacusFull fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Sculptural life drawing
On this course we will push the boundaries of life drawing practice by transforming drawings from 2D into 3D sculptural forms. You will experiment with a range of materials and techniques, exploring how drawing can evolve into sculpture.
- Explore and expand the boundaries of life drawing through sculptural processes.
- Work directly from the life model in experimental and inventive ways.
- Combine technical demonstrations with hands-on experimentation to develop new approaches to drawing and sculpture.
Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Introduction to papier mâché
Whether working on a stage set, a window display, or just making gifts for friends and family, papier mache remains one of the most cost effective and durable modelling materials around. From Venetian masks to decorative Japanese bowls, this medium has stood the test of time. The hardened consistency of papier mache makes it an ideal base for a number of exciting finishes and patinas. Replicate the finish of wood, metal, stone and more, to create a lighter and more portable version of sculptures, picture frames and jewellery.
Keeley Street
Fri 26 Feb 2027Ro SylvesterFull fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Site specific Saturday Sculpture: Tate Britain
This two-day course immerses you in sculpture through a guided visit to Tate Britain and a practical session at City Lit’s sculpture studio. On the first day, explore key works, discuss techniques, and gather inspiration with an expert tutor. On the second day, develop an exhibition proposal or create a small 3D artwork using clay, plaster, latex, and wax, while exploring foundational sculptural concepts in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Keeley Street
Sat 10 Apr 2027Valerie MerloFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Site specific Saturday Sculpture: British Museum
This two-day course immerses you in artefacts and sculpture through a guided visit to the British Museum and a practical session at City Lit’s sculpture studio. On the first day, explore objects, discuss techniques, and gather inspiration with an expert tutor. On the second day, develop an exhibition proposal or create a small 3D artwork using clay, plaster, latex, and wax, while exploring foundational sculptural concepts in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Jul 2027Valerie MerloFull fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - City Lit sculpture
Do you ever dream of building your own individual sculpture practice? This inspiring, year-long course will challenge your thinking and help you identify themes and ideas that interest you; it will encourage you to experiment with all sorts of materials and processes, and build your confidence and capability to develop your own independent sculptural practice.
Keeley Street
Wed 16 Sep 2026Andrew RevellFull fee £2,839.00 Senior fee £2,271.00 Concession £1,845.00
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