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-o...
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Each session begins with a demonstration, introducing a sculptural material and ways of using the life model as a central point of reference. After observing the model, you will ‘draw’ using sculptural materials such as wire, clay slip, or casting media - translating 2D drawings into 3D form. You will also explore drawing into metal plates and casting from them, and learn how to create monoprints. Technical demonstrations are interwoven throughout the class to support and inspire your creative process.
What will we cover?
You will explore inventive drawing techniques that encourage an open and experimental approach to creativity, helping you develop your own artistic voice. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you will gain experience with sculptural materials and learn how to translate your 2D drawings into 3D works. You will be supported through group discussion and one-to-one tuition to develop confidence and originality in your work.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Use life drawing in new and experimental ways, transforming 2D drawings inspired by the life model into 3D sculptural forms.
Gain confidence in your creative process and extend your ability to use a range of sculptural materials and techniques.
Develop a more experimental and personal approach to combining drawing and sculpture.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is designed for complete beginners - no prior experience is required, only a willingness to experiment.
Those with an existing creative practice are welcome and will be supported to develop new approaches to life drawing and the transition from 2D to 3D work.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be fully supported by a specialist tutor. Teaching methods include demonstrations, practical activities, one-to-one feedback, and group discussion.
There is no formal work required outside of class, though keeping a sketchbook is encouraged to record ideas and development.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Materials and Equipment All materials required for the course, are provided.
Please bring a sketchbook, pencils, and a pen for sketching and note-taking. A camera or smartphone is also useful for documenting your work in progress.
What to Wear Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes - no sandals or open-toed footwear. Wearing old clothes or overalls is strongly recommended, as some materials may stain or damage fabric.
Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn where required. This includes items such as facemasks when working with materials that may release airborne particles.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
The City Lit sculpture department offers a wide range of exciting courses that will allow you to progress from beginner to advanced and learn a range of techniques. After this course, you may wish to join a similar course to develop your skills further or try something completely different. We offer courses in prop making, metal, clay, carving in stone and wood, mould making and casting, and much more! Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto the year-long City Lit Sculpture course VU841, which helps you build your individual sculpture practice.
Please ask your tutor for advice, browse the City Lit website for inspiration, or contact our visual arts team by emailing visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or calling 0203 880 2415 Monday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Technical demonstrations are interwoven throughout the class to support and inspire your creative process.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Explore and expand the boundaries of life drawing through sculptural processes.</li><li>Work directly from the life model in experimental and inventive ways.</li><li>Combine technical demonstrations with hands-on experimentation to develop new approaches to drawing and sculpture.</li></ul><p>You will explore inventive drawing techniques that encourage an open and experimental approach to creativity, helping you develop your own artistic voice. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you will gain experience with sculptural materials and learn how to translate your 2D drawings into 3D works. You will be supported through group discussion and one-to-one tuition to develop confidence and originality in your work.</p><ul><li>Use life drawing in new and experimental ways, transforming 2D drawings inspired by the life model into 3D sculptural forms.</li><li>Gain confidence in your creative process and extend your ability to use a range of sculptural materials and techniques.</li><li>Develop a more experimental and personal approach to combining drawing and sculpture.</li></ul><p>This course is designed for complete beginners - no prior experience is required, only a willingness to experiment.</p><p><br>Those with an existing creative practice are welcome and will be supported to develop new approaches to life drawing and the transition from 2D to 3D work.</p><p>You will be fully supported by a specialist tutor. Teaching methods include demonstrations, practical activities, one-to-one feedback, and group discussion.</p><p><br>There is no formal work required outside of class, though keeping a sketchbook is encouraged to record ideas and development.</p><p><strong>Materials and Equipment</strong><br>All materials required for the course, are provided.</p><p>Please bring a sketchbook, pencils, and a pen for sketching and note-taking. A camera or smartphone is also useful for documenting your work in progress.</p><p><strong>What to Wear</strong><br>Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes - no sandals or open-toed footwear. Wearing old clothes or overalls is strongly recommended, as some materials may stain or damage fabric.</p><p><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn where required. 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Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto the year-long City Lit Sculpture course VU841, which helps you build your individual sculpture practice.</p><p>Please ask your tutor for advice, browse the City Lit website for inspiration, or contact our visual arts team by emailing visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or calling 0203 880 2415 Monday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm. </p>Ceramics & sculptureSculpturevirtual3067000Sculptural life drawing499499https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/o/worksho11_3.jpgInStockDaytimeSunKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekend2027-05-02T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allMay 2027Art & designVU100499499Sculptural life drawing399324499Annie Attridgesculptural-life-drawing/vu100-2627<p>On this course we will push the boundaries of life drawing practice by transforming drawings from 2D into 3D sculptural forms. 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Technical demonstrations are interwoven throughout the class to support and inspire your creative process.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Explore and expand the boundaries of life drawing through sculptural processes.</li><li>Work directly from the life model in experimental and inventive ways.</li><li>Combine technical demonstrations with hands-on experimentation to develop new approaches to drawing and sculpture.</li></ul><p>You will explore inventive drawing techniques that encourage an open and experimental approach to creativity, helping you develop your own artistic voice. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you will gain experience with sculptural materials and learn how to translate your 2D drawings into 3D works. 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Teaching methods include demonstrations, practical activities, one-to-one feedback, and group discussion.</p><p><br>There is no formal work required outside of class, though keeping a sketchbook is encouraged to record ideas and development.</p><p><strong>Materials and Equipment</strong><br>All materials required for the course, are provided.</p><p>Please bring a sketchbook, pencils, and a pen for sketching and note-taking. A camera or smartphone is also useful for documenting your work in progress.</p><p><strong>What to Wear</strong><br>Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes - no sandals or open-toed footwear. Wearing old clothes or overalls is strongly recommended, as some materials may stain or damage fabric.</p><p><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn where required. 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Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto the year-long City Lit Sculpture course VU841, which helps you build your individual sculpture practice.</p><p>Please ask your tutor for advice, browse the City Lit website for inspiration, or contact our visual arts team by emailing visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or calling 0203 880 2415 Monday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm. </p>Ceramics & sculptureSculpturevirtual3067003Sculptural life drawing499499https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/o/worksho11_5.jpgInStockDaytimeMonKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-02-15T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allFeb 2027Art & designVU113499499Sculptural life drawing399324499Annie Attridgesculptural-life-drawing/vu113-2627<p>On this course we will push the boundaries of life drawing practice by transforming drawings from 2D into 3D sculptural forms. 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Technical demonstrations are interwoven throughout the class to support and inspire your creative process.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Explore and expand the boundaries of life drawing through sculptural processes.</li><li>Work directly from the life model in experimental and inventive ways.</li><li>Combine technical demonstrations with hands-on experimentation to develop new approaches to drawing and sculpture.</li></ul><p>You will explore inventive drawing techniques that encourage an open and experimental approach to creativity, helping you develop your own artistic voice. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you will gain experience with sculptural materials and learn how to translate your 2D drawings into 3D works. You will be supported through group discussion and one-to-one tuition to develop confidence and originality in your work.</p><ul><li>Use life drawing in new and experimental ways, transforming 2D drawings inspired by the life model into 3D sculptural forms.</li><li>Gain confidence in your creative process and extend your ability to use a range of sculptural materials and techniques.</li><li>Develop a more experimental and personal approach to combining drawing and sculpture.</li></ul><p>This course is designed for complete beginners - no prior experience is required, only a willingness to experiment.</p><p><br>Those with an existing creative practice are welcome and will be supported to develop new approaches to life drawing and the transition from 2D to 3D work.</p><p>You will be fully supported by a specialist tutor. Teaching methods include demonstrations, practical activities, one-to-one feedback, and group discussion.</p><p><br>There is no formal work required outside of class, though keeping a sketchbook is encouraged to record ideas and development.</p><p><strong>Materials and Equipment</strong><br>All materials required for the course, are provided.</p><p>Please bring a sketchbook, pencils, and a pen for sketching and note-taking. A camera or smartphone is also useful for documenting your work in progress.</p><p><strong>What to Wear</strong><br>Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes - no sandals or open-toed footwear. Wearing old clothes or overalls is strongly recommended, as some materials may stain or damage fabric.</p><p><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn where required. This includes items such as facemasks when working with materials that may release airborne particles.</p><p>The City Lit sculpture department offers a wide range of exciting courses that will allow you to progress from beginner to advanced and learn a range of techniques. After this course, you may wish to join a similar course to develop your skills further or try something completely different. We offer courses in prop making, metal, clay, carving in stone and wood, mould making and casting, and much more! Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto the year-long City Lit Sculpture course VU841, which helps you build your individual sculpture practice.</p><p>Please ask your tutor for advice, browse the City Lit website for inspiration, or contact our visual arts team by emailing visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or calling 0203 880 2415 Monday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm. </p>Ceramics & sculptureSculpturevirtual399499324VU117,VU100,VU113NONEFri,Sun,Mon15/02/27 - 22/03/2710:30 - 16:3010:3016:306 sessions (over 6 weeks)65-10 weeksDaytimeWeekday,WeekendKSKeeley StreetAnnie AttridgeBeginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allAvailable courses2027-06-11T00:00:00+00:00,2027-05-02T00:00:00+00:00,2027-02-15T00:00:00+00:00Jun 2027,May 2027,Feb 2027Art & design499499Sculptural life drawingsculptural-life-drawing/vu117-2627,sculptural-life-drawing/vu100-2627,sculptural-life-drawing/vu113-2627<p>On this course we will push the boundaries of life drawing practice by transforming drawings from 2D into 3D sculptural forms. 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Technical demonstrations are interwoven throughout the class to support and inspire your creative process.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>Explore and expand the boundaries of life drawing through sculptural processes.</li><li>Work directly from the life model in experimental and inventive ways.</li><li>Combine technical demonstrations with hands-on experimentation to develop new approaches to drawing and sculpture.</li></ul><p>You will explore inventive drawing techniques that encourage an open and experimental approach to creativity, helping you develop your own artistic voice. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you will gain experience with sculptural materials and learn how to translate your 2D drawings into 3D works. You will be supported through group discussion and one-to-one tuition to develop confidence and originality in your work.</p><ul><li>Use life drawing in new and experimental ways, transforming 2D drawings inspired by the life model into 3D sculptural forms.</li><li>Gain confidence in your creative process and extend your ability to use a range of sculptural materials and techniques.</li><li>Develop a more experimental and personal approach to combining drawing and sculpture.</li></ul><p>This course is designed for complete beginners - no prior experience is required, only a willingness to experiment.</p><p><br>Those with an existing creative practice are welcome and will be supported to develop new approaches to life drawing and the transition from 2D to 3D work.</p><p>You will be fully supported by a specialist tutor. Teaching methods include demonstrations, practical activities, one-to-one feedback, and group discussion.</p><p><br>There is no formal work required outside of class, though keeping a sketchbook is encouraged to record ideas and development.</p><p><strong>Materials and Equipment</strong><br>All materials required for the course, are provided.</p><p>Please bring a sketchbook, pencils, and a pen for sketching and note-taking. A camera or smartphone is also useful for documenting your work in progress.</p><p><strong>What to Wear</strong><br>Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes - no sandals or open-toed footwear. Wearing old clothes or overalls is strongly recommended, as some materials may stain or damage fabric.</p><p><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn where required. This includes items such as facemasks when working with materials that may release airborne particles.</p><p> </p>,<p><strong>Materials and Equipment</strong><br>All materials required for the course, are provided.</p><p>Please bring a sketchbook, pencils, and a pen for sketching and note-taking. A camera or smartphone is also useful for documenting your work in progress.</p><p><strong>What to Wear</strong><br>Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes - no sandals or open-toed footwear. Wearing old clothes or overalls is strongly recommended, as some materials may stain or damage fabric.</p><p><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br>Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn where required. This includes items such as facemasks when working with materials that may release airborne particles.</p><p>The City Lit sculpture department offers a wide range of exciting courses that will allow you to progress from beginner to advanced and learn a range of techniques. After this course, you may wish to join a similar course to develop your skills further or try something completely different. We offer courses in prop making, metal, clay, carving in stone and wood, mould making and casting, and much more! Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto the year-long City Lit Sculpture course VU841, which helps you build your individual sculpture practice.</p><p>Please ask your tutor for advice, browse the City Lit website for inspiration, or contact our visual arts team by emailing visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or calling 0203 880 2415 Monday - Friday, 11 am - 4 pm. </p>Ceramics & sculptureSculptureconfigurable
