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What we teach

Sculpture Classes

Pinch pots in the opening week, glazed pieces soon after — clay and sculpture routes for ages 7 and beyond.

Hands shaping clay on a potter's wheel in the sculpture studio

Inside the course

Form, Clay & Character

Pupils build steady hand skills through pieces they nominate themselves — animals, masks, bowls, or figures. Clay sculptors develop pinching and coiling; mixed-media builders explore wire, paper, and glaze. Design drawing slips in painlessly via sketch sheets.

  • Clay & mixed-media routes
  • Real pieces within weeks
  • Sketches, form & glaze
  • Teen studio sessions

Stages & times

Where Do You Fit?

LevelAgesSchedule
First Clay — starters7–11Tue 16:00–16:45, Sat 10:30
Builders — developing10–15Thu 17:00–17:45 + studio Sat
Headliners — advanced + glaze13+Fri 18:00–18:45 + studio Sat

Term opens April 29, 2026 · Daily 10:00–12:30, Sunday 10:00–18:30

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Parent questions

Sculpture FAQs

Which clay suits my child?

Soft air-dry clay fits most under-10s. Visit the taster and we will seat your child at the right table — loan tools are ready to borrow.

Clay or mixed media to begin?

Clay builds hand strength quickest, yet the right starter is whichever matches what your child adores making. Both routes thrive.

Do sculpture pupils exhibit?

Plenty — monthly open-studio tables, term shows, and both academy exhibitions all sit inside the plan.

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