What will I learn?
Unlock your creativity and learn the fundamentals of sculpting facial features in this immersive, one day clay modelling workshop. Perfect for beginners and those curious about working with clay, this hands on session guides you step by step through the process of shaping a characterful clay face.

What will I need to take part?
Note book and pen, apron and your lunch.

What to expect
What you can expect to learn: - How to observe and understand facial proportions. - Techniques for building a strong clay base for your sculpture. - Step by step guidance on modelling eyes, nose, mouth, and expression - How to use essential sculpting tools to refine detail and texture. - Tips for creating realistic or stylised facial features. - Techniques to add character, depth, and personality to your clay model. - By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own expressive clay face and gained the confidence to continue exploring sculptural clay techniques at home or in further classes.

Where can it lead to?
You can enroll on other Ceramic Adult Learning Courses.

Course eligibility and fees
This adult learning course is available to residents of Northamptonshire who are: - aged 19 or over on 31st August in the funding year - living in England, outside a devolved adult skills funding area. - ordinarily resident in England on the first day of learning. - Resident in England for the duration of your learning. If you don't meet the above requirements, including some international students or people not ordinarily resident in the UK, you will not be able attend this course. Asylum seekers may be eligible to attend in some circumstances, including where they have lived in the UK for 6 months or longer while their claim is being considered, or where they receive certain types of local authority support. Fees are payable on enrolment as published on the booking page. If you are in receipt of certain benefits or in employment and earning below £25,750 a year, you may be eligible for reduced fees. Under certain circumstances you may be asked to provide evidence of your identity, residency, prior qualifications and where relevant, benefits or income. If you are not sure what support, you are eligible for please phone our office between 10-4 on weekdays 0300 303 1058 or email adultlearning@northnorthants.gov.uk.