This course is suitable for all levels. The tutor is a clay animal artist and specialises in a form of modelling which is fast and easy to learn. She offers the option of imprinting the clay with texture for added interest, which is her speciality!

The principles of the technique will be introduced through a series of short demonstrations. You will then be guided through every step throughout.

You can expect to make one each of the following pieces:

1) A wall-mounted, animal portrait head 2) A reclined or seated animal 3) A four-legged, standing animal

At the end of the course, all work will be dried, then biscuit fired if you choose to leave it at the College. A clear glaze could be added. The tutor will discuss other options. An underglazing day with Alison Pink may be booked on Friday, 15 August 2025 (see website for details). Alternatively, you may leave instruction for Alison to apply basic underglaze to your animal sculpture on this day on your behalf; you will then be informed when they are refired and ready to collect from the College.

Included

All clay and firing costs – large work in size and quantity may be charged extra.

What students need to bring

• An Apron and covered footwear in the workshop

• it is essential that you come to the course with good, visual, reference material of your chosen animal(s), with images from all angles to assist you in making your animals. it is essential that you prepare this in advance of the course, as described in the Guidance notes written by the tutor, which will be sent to you on confirmation of your place on the course. Please email the bookings office if you do not receive this.

Available to buy

Available from shop: A good selection of art materials Some clay tools

Additional information

Firing and glazing options:

1. Please leave any raw, finished pieces, which you wish to keep, for biscuit firing, basic glazing Iif requested) and re-firing by the College for collection within six months.

2. Take away your unfired pieces for firing and glazing elsewhere.

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals, and safety boots, if specified.

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, 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

Terms & Conditions