Experiments in Sculpture

Develop sculptural ideas and experiment with form through
Drawing and model making, before finalising and finishing a unique piece.

This is a course for anyone new to sculpture, and those with
An experience in the subject looking to further their practice.

Ld by Leicester
artist Austin Orwin, will allow you to explore the development of ideas into
three-dimensional form. You will experiment with form through drawing, maquette
Making, analysis and discussion, and will be guided through the sculptural
Process from materials and techniques to idea development and the realisation
Of your ideas into a final piece.

After initial exploration of form through research and
Drawings you will create a series of small models to help turn your ideas into
Three-dimensional form.

The objectives of this course are to learn a range of
Sculptural techniques from initial conception of an idea to the finished
sculpture. You will be encouraged to develop an ambitious approach to object making
And will be guided through the use of a range of materials.

Those with experience will be given the opportunity to
Develop their own practice within a very creative, supportive environment.
Supported by the tutor, experienced students will be encouraged to push the
Boundaries of their work.

About the tutor:

Sculptor and experienced tutor Austin
Orwin has been teaching sculptural techniques at Attenborough Arts Centre for
20 years. He’s passionate about sculpture and how we interpret and respond to
visual form. Alongside his teaching Austin runs his own sculpture practise
Using everything from Clay modelling techniques to stone carving to realise his
Sculptural designs.

Further information:

All
Materials are included in the course fee.

Participants
must be aged 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
There may be visual reference to nudes in art and/or sculptural work featuring
The nude human form as part of the course.

This course runs on Monday evenings 6pm - 8:30pm for 7 weeks
starting on Monday 7 September 2026 or on Thursday evenings 6pm - 8:30pm, for 8 weeks, starting on Thursday
3 September 2026.

Please ensure you book the correct day/time you require.

Please note: no session on Monday 28
September 2026.

If the
Course/workshop you'd like to book is sold out, we do operate a waiting list
simply contact our box office team on / and ask to be added to the waiting list. We’ll then contact
You if a place becomes available, with absolutely no obligation to accept it if
You've made other plans!

Please ensure that you read and agree to our updated Terms
& Conditionsbefore booking as courses/workshops
Are non-refundable if cancelled within 21 days of the start date for any
Reason.

We aim to
make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome
just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you'd
Like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss
your access needs, our Box Office team is here to help! Email
Arts-centre@le.Ac.UK, pop in or call, open 7 days a week.

We have four blue badge parking spaces outside Attenborough Arts
Centre, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close to the building for
Blue badge holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are occupied.

Free parking for all customers is available after
5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in the University of Leicester car park
next door to Attenborough Arts Centre on Lancaster Road. The closest public car
park for parking at all other times is Victoria Park, 5-10 minutes walk from us
(near De Montfort Hall).