Exploring assembling: creating sculptures from multiple parts

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of 3D sculpture

Carving techniques: from concept to finished sculpture

Thematic development: crafting expressive and cohesive sculptures

Casting methods: reproducing and enhancing sculptures

Mixed media sculptures: combining diverse materials and techniques

Advancing modelling: shaping with clay

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

What is the space around, between or inside parts of a sculpture called?

What is the term given to how individual parts of a sculpture relate in size?

Which artist created the giant spider sculpture called 'Maman'?

What sculpting technique joins materials like card, metal or found objects?

Which technique primarily works with clay, wax, plaster or papier-mâché?

What sculpting technique allows negative spaces to be cut out?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment