Sculpture and Form

This course explores the relationship and tension from working between a sculptural or three-dimensional rendering of something, and a drawing of it in two dimensions.

Painting and Sculpture
Drawing the Clothed Model

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Course details

Dates

20 September – 22 November 2025

Times

10:00 – 17:00

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

£478.00 Concessions available

Location

Online

Tutors

Marcus Cornish

Rana Fadavi Méditerranée, after Aristide Maillol

Overview

Since the Renaissance, artists have worked between the two areas of sculpture and drawing, looking to one to solve artistic and creative problems in the other. In the twentieth century almost every eminent painter pursued and incorporated sculpture into their practice. For many sculptors there was a need to pursue painting in their practice. There were many painters in the past that you wouldn’t expect who worked in this way, as well as eminent artists of today.

We will look at this technically and with regards to different creative playful strategies. Working between sculpture and drawing can slightly alter one’s previous formed ways of thinking and connecting with a subject or object chosen from your surroundings. The drawings and sculptures from some parts of the course are intended to be expressive whilst others will pursue solidity.

Who is it for

Artists, creatives and image-makers of all levels welcome, including beginners.

What’s provided

For our online courses, you will receive prior to the start of the course access to our Padlet Noticeboard where you will be given course details, material lists and some references, as well as our Padlet Gallery where you will be able to upload and comment on work created during the course.

What to bring

For our online courses, you must provide your own materials. Feel free to use any that you would like to during classes, however other suggestions may be posted on the Padlet noticeboard throughout the course by tutors. This is a suggested list of what may be needed:

Drawing Pencils
Conté Crayons
Pastels
Ink Pens
Coloured Pencils
Putty and Hard Erasers
Pencil Sharpener
Sketchbook

Concessions

We offer a range of discounts. To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.

Available discounts

NHS Staff: 20%
Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75%
Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Primary and Secondary Art Teachers: 50%
Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
Jobseekers: 50%
Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit (if out of work). Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients: 50%
Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
Over 60s: 10%
Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses
Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses

Before you apply

Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
Your name must be clearly visible
Accepted file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC or DOCX

All our courses are subsidised.

Tutors

Marcus Cornish

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