Life Sculpting – an Introduction

Classes will take place on AUB's campus.

You'll be taught in AUB's industry-standard studios with access to professional resources.

This course has been developed for budding artists and makers aged 18+.

Perfect for anyone who's interested in hands-on creativity, has a passion for working in 3D materials or wants to explore the world of sculpting.

It's suitable if you're a beginner or if you have some previous experience with sculpting or clay work and wish to develop your skills further.

This is an introductory course, so no previous knowledge or experience is required.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1202 363222.

£339

• Basic sculpting tools
• Clay
• All other course materials and resources

It's recommended that you invest in your own sculpting equipment, which may incur an additional cost.

If you wish to buy your own sculpting tools, your tutor will provide further information about doing this in your first class.

• Notebook and pen/pencil to jot down ideas and information
• Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy or bring an apron
• Flat, closed-toe shoes
• Glasses (if you need them for close-up work)
• Hairband (if you have long hair)

• All basic tools and materials are included in your course fee – no hidden costs!
• Come away with enhanced knowledge, skills, and confidence to create lifelike 3D sculptures from clay
  
• Improve your observation skills
• Learn a wide range of sculpting techniques
• Experience using a variety of sculpting tools
• Embrace your originality and innovation
• Receive expert support and guidance from your industry professional tutor at every turn
  
• Leave with increased confidence and the skills to continue creating beyond the course
• Study in an encouraging and friendly setting alongside 10 like-minded creatives

• Introduction to and the use of an armature
  
• Introduction to facial anatomy
• Following a measuring system and transferring this to your sculpts
• The provision of a model for the duration of the course
• The essential techniques required to work with clay

• Possess the skills needed to create 3D life sculptures
• Understand the fundamentals of human anatomy, bone and muscle structure, observation, and artistic interpretation
• Understand a range of processes and techniques related to clay sculpting and have the confidence to execute them effectively
• Have hands-on experience sculpting using air-drying clay
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore your ideas, remembering that there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• Leave with a range of beautiful pieces designed and created by you

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance.

After this course, you could:

• Continue to harness your creativity and develop your modelling skills further; explore our full range of 3D Design and Modelmaking short courses
• Broaden your creative horizons and try your hand at a range of disciplines; explore our full range of evening and weekend courses
• Continue to develop your skills at home as a hobby
  

• You'll study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• Our tutors are industry professionals, so you'll learn from the best
• We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding you back
• You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• You'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included and supported
• Benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity