We will help you in the creative development of an idea and in bringing it into being through a material. The qualities of each material offer particular opportunities for expression. Some things are better realized through being modeled and cast, while others may benefit from being made in a permanent material applied over an armature.

Because of the curing time involved with some of these materials and their weight and cost, sculptures need to be of a moderate size.

Requirements

All materials and tools will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish.

For safety reasons, we ask you to wear sensible shoes (not sandals please).

Old clothes are best-for obvious reasons.

We look forward to meeting you all at Summer School.

About the tutors:

Ian Hunter has taught sculpture in schools and colleges to students of all ages and abilities, including ten years running courses at Summer School. He is a practicing artist who has had a variety of residencies, including one at Marlborough College. He has recently completed an MA in Fine Art and works mainly from a studio in Frome.

Maggie Hunter is a practicing artist and graduate in Fine Art, who came to study sculpture following her experience as an expressive arts therapist and teacher. For many years she has run workshops in creativity for adults. While living in the North East Maggie did a residency for Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and Five Arts Cities and completed an MA in Fine Art. She works part-time as a tutor for The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education and has a studio in Frome.