Clay Modelling for Beginners - High Pavement Learning Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield - Adult Learning

About this course

In this course, you will learn how to manipulate the air-dry clay to create unique, hand-made pieces and decorate them. Air dry clay is similar to traditional clay but doesn't require a kiln to harden. The course is suitable for beginners or improvers.

This course focuses on the technique of hand rolling, coiling, stamping, and sculpting clay. :  

• Analysing examples of air-dry clay modelling in the work of different artists  
• Using different tools to create mark-making.  
• Understand the properties of the clay  
• Build by hand different objects  
• Prepare the surface to receive the decoration  
• Decorate your objects and varnish them  

By the end of the course learners will complete at least one work in air dry clay. They will have fun by experimenting with different tools and become more confident at modelling. 

Resources required by attendees:

• Pebeo air dry clay 
• Rolling pin 
• Baby wipes 
• Cotton rags 
• Airtight container 
• Cling film 
• Silicone spatula 
• Craft knife, white gesso, acrylic paint (primary colours and white), synthetic paint brushes 

The art materials are to be discussed during the first session of the course when the tutor will cover the topic. 

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

Any questions?

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• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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