Introduction to Sculpture

A two‑hour Introduction to Sculpture session opens with a warm welcome and a look at classical inspiration, drawing on the approaches of Michelangelo, Bernini, and Rodin to understanding form.

Participants begin with an observational warm‑up using historical references before moving into the fundamentals of proportion—learning how to measure in three dimensions, identify key axes, and translate scale from a reference object using callipers or visual triangulation. To ground this learning in a tangible classical example, the sculptural reference for the session is a single facial feature from Michelangelo’s David, offering a clear, elegant introduction to dimension, proportion, and the expressive subtleties of the human face.

The workshop then shifts into hands‑on clay work, where learners begin applying and shaping clay directly on a base, working in planes, blocking in major forms, and gradually building detail through attentive looking.

The session closes with a reflective group conversation, inviting participants to share their discoveries and challenges. 

These sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to accomplished artists. Tickets are available in a limited quantity by donation. Please reserve your spot using the link below.

📍 Art in the Docks, 25 Shackleton Wy, London E16 2XJ

📧 Please get in touch and email info@artinthedocks.com if you have any questions.

⏰ Workshops run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons, 1pm-3pm.