Sculpture: Mould Making Course

Learn mould making with our sculpture short courses in Sydney!

Learn clay sculpture techniques and mould-making processes to create your own masterpieces in clay! In this sculpture mould making course, you will work on your own project at your own pace. You'll take home clay techniques in hand building, slab building and clay modelling.

You may choose to create one-off pieces for kiln firing or to create multiples through mould making processes. Moulds can be made of clay, latex or silicon, with plaster mother moulds, depending on the desired casting material.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this mould making course, you should have:

• gained an understanding of the relationship between subject matter, the dynamics of form and the choice of materials
• learned how to model and construct in clay
• learned how to make a mould out of plaster, silicone or latex
• learned how to cast into the mould

What will be covered in this mould making course?

• Learn about the materials used in Mould Making
• Learn and practise with construction techniques
• Make plaster moulds and casting
• Design and create your own sculptures

Who is this mould making course for?

This sculpture mould making course is designed for both beginners and experienced students.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

If driving, there is no entry into Gordon Street from Victoria Road. Last block on your right before Victoria Road. Pedestrian access is opposite Prince Street.

What to bring to class

Please bring to each session:

• two large garbage bags to cover your work
• any clay working tools you may have
• P2 dust mask for working with plaster
• any ideas you have for a sculpture
• pencil and paper

Depending on your project, additional materials may be required and will be discussed at the first session (may cost between $20 - $100).

What we provide:

• One slab of hand-building clay
• Clay working tools

Additional information

• Closed-in shoes required
• Please wear old clothes
• Long hair must be tied back