What you'll learn
Learn how to sculpt or create moulds with our sculpture short courses in Sydney!
Learn clay sculpture techniques and mouldmaking processes to create your own masterpiece in clay! In this sculpture and mouldmaking 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 sculpting.
You may choose to create a one-off piece for kiln firing or create multiples through the mouldmaking process. Moulds can be made of clay, plaster or latex, depending on your desired casting material.
Get a short glimpse of a sculpture and mouldmaking session.
Please note: Raku clay and casting plaster are provided by SCC. If you wish to work with latex, this will need to be purchased by the student after discussing requirements with your teacher on the first night. Firing services are not offered by SCC, but your teacher will assist you with information regarding your nearest community kiln.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this sculpture and mouldmaking course, you should be able to:
- Understanding the relationship between subject matter, the dynamics of form, proportion and the correct choice of materials.
- Model and construct in clay
- Construct a sculpture in preparation for firing, or
- Make a mould from clay, latex or plaster or your sculpture
- Cast into the mould
Course content
What will be covered in this sculpture and mouldmaking course?
- Design and create your own sculpture
- Learn how to construct a sculpture in preparation for firing, or alternatively,
- Learn how to mould your sculpture
- Learn why you would choose a clay, plaster or latex mould
- Learn about the casting and demoulding process
Intended audience
Who is this sculpture and mouldmaking course for?
This course is for beginners to more experienced students.
Intended audience
What to bring to class
- 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
What we provide:
- One slab of hand-building clay
- Casting plaster
- The use of classroom sculpting tools
Depending on your project, additional materials may be required and will be discussed at the first session (may cost between $20 - $100).
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Course testimonials
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Edward said: the new techniques, and the help and expertise of. the teacher
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Melissa said: 5 stars!
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Edward said: Having a caring and knowledgeable teacher. Learning new techniques
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Nina said: Clare is an inspiring and generous teacher. A truly gifted artist who shares her knowledge.
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Tony said: Kassandra's very professional and friendly support is always there to solve my problems.
Course tutors
Clare Nicholson
Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
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<p>Learn how to sculpt or create moulds with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/sculpture">sculpture short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Learn clay sculpture
...Can't afford to pay all at once?
We have a payment plan for this course - call Customer Service on 02 8752 7566
<p>Learn how to sculpt or create moulds with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/visual-arts/sculpture">sculpture short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Learn clay sculpture
...No class on 12 June 2023 (a public holiday).
Most materials included in course fee
Can't afford to pay all at once?
We have a payment plan for this course - call Customer Service on 02 8752 7566
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Sculpture & Mouldmaking Course
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Sculpture & Mouldmaking Course