The figure – wax, wire, plaster and found objects with Anna Gillespie

Modelling, Casting & Other Techniques

Ref: SLW37918

Location: West Dean
£609
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About this course

Model a figure in wax, wire, plaster and found objects. Learn the useful and adaptable skill of building an armature in aluminium sculpture wire and build the figure using a variety of materials.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

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Tutors

Anna Gillespie

Anna Gillespie is a figurative sculptor with some 30 years of experience, primarily showing her work in galleries although in recent years she has enjoyed collaborating to create photographic and dance works and installations.  She has worked in a variety of mediums including found tree materials such as acorn cups which she uses to express her love of the natural world alongside that of the human figure.  Anna is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors and a West of England Academician.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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