Workshop
Stone Carving for Beginners
13 Jul 2020 – 17 Jul 2020
City & Guilds of London Art School
London, United Kingdom
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Bas Relief Modelling in Clay
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Bas Relief Modelling in Clay
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Bas Relief Modelling in Clay
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Bas Relief Modelling in Clay
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Bas Relief Modelling in Clay
Workshop
Bas Relief Modelling in Clay
18 Jul 2022 – 22 Jul 2022
Regular hours
- Mon, 18 Jul
- 09:30 – 17:00
- Tue, 19 Jul
- 09:30 – 17:00
- Wed, 20 Jul
- 09:30 – 17:00
- Thu, 21 Jul
- 09:30 – 17:00
- Fri, 22 Jul
- 09:30 – 17:00
Cost of entry
£450 (early bird fee until 4 Jan 2022)
£475 (full fee)
Address
- 124 Kennington Park Road
- London
- SE11 4DJ
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Kennington station(Northern Line)
Event map
Experience and develop the techniques of fine clay modelling or sculpture to produce a small-scale bas relief panel. We take as our subject historic ornament from ancient Egypt to Georgian times, creating a sculpture in relief on a solid background, using simple tools.
About
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Bring together your eye for detail and your enjoyment of the tactile qualities of wet clay in this engrossing and richly rewarding clay modelling experience. Using simple tools, you will learn to build a design on a clay slab, and then develop the skills and techniques to bring your design to three dimensional life.
Bas (or low) relief modelling has sometimes been described as a cross between drawing and sculpting in clay. This isn’t a freestyle modelling experience though, but an exploration of a historic craft which has been used throughout the world to decorate internal and external surfaces. We provide you with a selection of images of historic ornamental detail, ranging from ancient Egyptian to Georgian times, from which to choose your design. You will become very familiar with the defining features of these different styles during the week! Next, you learn how to prepare a suitable clay base on which to model; it’s essential you have the right armature or support for your relief. Now it’s time to transfer your two dimensional design onto clay, and to learn and develop the various modelling skills and techniques you need to create a three dimensional panel. This is slow and careful work, and immensely satisfying.
Led by expert tutor and sculptor Kim Amis
Suitable for beginners.
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'Enjoyed every minute! The overall experience was great and our tutor was the best!‘ Doria
‘It was very insightful to work in a small group and learn from how each of us tackled individual challenges.’ Michael
Bas relief modelling is part of the process of stone carving. You may be interested to find out about our BA (Hons) Historic Carving: Architectural Stone and PgDip/MA Carving courses.
