Level 1 | Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Alan Clarke | 3 days

Over three days, Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November, 10am - 4pm, we welcome Alan Clarke, who will teach participants how to sculpt a life-size portrait from a live model. All the appropriate techniques will be discussed and demonstrated, including basic head and neck anatomy, measuring, design, materials handling, and surface finishing. Alan will sculpt a demonstration piece alongside participants and share his own approach and philosophy throughout. Sculpting a portrait in clay is a highly rewarding process, and this workshop is suitable for all levels, including total beginners. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. See course contents for bisque information. Bio: Alan Clarke is a sculptor, illustrator and art educator. He was born into a family of artists, and first became a commercial illustrator, before gradually evolving into fine art and then into sculpture. From the beginning his work focused on the human form, in it's endless variety and complexity. Sculpting from life in clay, his work is energetic but sensitive. He combines a knowledge of materials and anatomy with and in-depth understanding of drawing, design, and three-dimensional form. He has worked and taught in studios in Italy, England, Spain, Portugal and Russia. His award winning work has been exhibited all over the world, and a large archive of his drawings is held in the national collection in Ireland. He gives regular sculpture workshops both nationally and internationally, and is a tutor of drawing fundamentals at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin.