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.
- Sculptural life drawing
Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Annie AttridgeOn this course, we will push the boundaries of life drawing practice by transforming drawings from 2D into 3D sculptural forms. You’ll 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 £489.00 Senior fee £391.00 Concession £318.00 - Site specific sculpture on Saturdays: TateCourse start date: Sat 11 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie MerloThis two-day course immerses you in modern and contemporary sculpture through a guided visit to Tate Modern 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.
Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Sculpture workshop: developing personal ideas Course start date: Sun 19 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Annie AttridgeRealise your personal project in 3D. Come with an idea and you will be supported through your making to a final piece. Learn how to structure your idea from inspiration to reality. Ideal for students with previous experience or students who may need extra workshop time and guidance to complete a project.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - City Lit sculpture Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrew RevellDo 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.
Full fee £2,839.00 Senior fee £2,271.00 Concession £1,845.00 - Public sculpture: theatre, retail, filmCourse start date: Fri 25 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David FieldThis 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.
Full fee £799.00 Senior fee £639.00 Concession £519.00
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