Sculptural Ceramics

A 10-week course exploring sculptural form, working exclusively
With Clay and using a variety of sculptural techniques to create your own
Unique pieces.

This
Course is hands on and ideal for both beginners and those looking to further
Explore their sculptural practise.

Clay
Is a versatile material and you will learn a range of techniques (including
Pinch pot, coiling, slab building and casting) and with the support of the
Tutor will be encouraged to adopt an ambitious approach to making sculpture by
Thinking about space, form, shadow, balance and surface detail.

You will learn about the many different
Ways in which Clay can be used to fulfil your sculptural ideas, and will
Practise maquette making, and learn methods to transform an idea into a reality
By following a series of steps on individual projects in class.

By the end of the course you will have
created a series of unique small models or perhaps a larger piece. Finishing
Techniques will also be discussed.

This is a fun, relaxed class with the
Chance to really see what can be created in the medium of Clay.

About the tutor:

Sculptor and experienced tutor Austin
Orwin has been teaching sculptural techniques at Attenborough Arts Centre for
the past 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 and equipment are provided. No prior experience of sculpture or
Ceramics required.

Participants
Must be aged 18+.

This 10-week course runs on Thursday mornings 10am - 12:30pm
starting on 23 April and ending on 9 July 2026.

Please note: no sessions on Thursday 7 May and
28 May 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 / arts-centre@le.Ac.UK 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 agree to our updated Terms
& Conditions before 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).