Sculptural Forms in Plaster

A new sculpture course for all levels of
Experience.

In this course we’ll be looking at what
Makes an interesting sculptural form, and thinking about the construction
Visual weight, tension and surface pattern of a piece of sculpture.

Using simple methods, we’ll build a wire
Armature support and use plaster as a modelling material to build and shape our
forms. We can expect some wonderful creations by using this method!

After a little research into the archives
Of art history we shall begin by exploring, thinking about, and designing a
form suitable to be built in plaster onto a wire armature support. This method
Of construction is very versatile and allows us to experience the making of
Sculpture in a very different way.

Guidance on working practice, techniques
And design will be given throughout the sessions to help ensure a smooth
transition from the idea phase to the hands-on making of a piece. Finished
Pieces can be sealed and painted if desired.

Suitable for all levels of ability and
Experience, whether you are completely new to sculpture of seeking to expand
Your practice.

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.

Please wear old clothes and/or bring
aprons - plaster will get messy. Gloves and safety glasses will be available.

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 Thursday mornings, 10am - 12:30pm, for 9 weeks starting on 14
January 2027, ending on 11 March 2027.

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
& 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).