Overview

This practical two-week course will introduce you to common methods used in making cast, modelled and constructed sculpture.

You'll explore how traditional, organic and readymade materials can be used to develop individual projects and techniques.

The course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day. You'll also have the option of attending extra-curricular events such as talks and exhibitions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Course content and structure

You'll use traditional materials - such as plaster, wood, wax, clay and alginate - as well as readymade and recycled items in group workshops and self-directed applications.

The course will emphasise creative mould-making. You'll be encouraged to consider the presentation of material from each stage of the casting process. You'll also have the option of exploring installation and performance.

The importance of keeping a photographic record will be highlighted, as some of the resulting constructions may not be movable.

You'll also discuss the:

• possibilities of deconstruction
• logistics of disassembling and packaging of artworks
• the potential to create artist multiples from existing works

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced students.

Certificates

You can request an attendance certificate after completing the course. These can only be supplied during the year you take the course and can't be produced retrospectively.

Cost

This two-week course costs £800.

A 10% discount is available for UCL current students and staff. You'll be asked to enter your UPI number (available on your UCL ID card) when booking.

Course fees must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Only basic materials will be provided. Once you've been accepted onto the course you'll be sent details of the materials you'll need.

Slade Summer School

The Slade Summer School offers a unique opportunity for you to work within the studios and vibrant atmosphere of the Slade - a world-renowned school of fine art. 

You'll become part of a wider community of artists and will have a real sense of studying in an art school environment among Slade students and alumni. You'll test your abilities while learning new skills and different approaches to making art.

You can take part in a lively range of extra-curricular activities, including: 

• art history lectures and artist talks introducing the varied contexts and histories of fine art
• exhibition openings and talks by Slade undergraduate and postgraduate students about their work
• a series of artists' projects run by Slade tutors, alumni and recently graduated student residents - you'll be invited into these studio spaces to discuss the works with the artists 

Evening events take place at 5pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

Take an extended programme of multiple courses

Many different one, two and three-week courses are available. You can build a personalised programme of study by taking a series of short courses over the ten-week period. 

Please call the Summer School team if you'd like do this - they have detailed knowledge of the curriculum and can help you plan a programme.

All the Summer School courses available are listed on the Slade website.

Further information

Read more about this course and others on the Slade website, which provides information about booking and cancellations.

Course team

All tutors are practising artists

Course leader: Sarah Fortais.

Course information last modified: 30 Nov 2022, 16:00