Sculpture Courses

General Terms and Conditions

The minimum number of students required for each course to take place is 5 participants.

The maximum number of students per course is 10 participants, in order to ensure appropriate individual attention and the proper practical development of the sessions.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be awarded a certificate of achievement, certifying the knowledge and skills acquired during the training programme.

Materials to be provided by each student
  • Modelling tools.
  • Loop modelling tools.
  • Water spray bottle.
  • Compass.

NOTE: Students must purchase their own individual tools and supplies before the start of the course, in accordance with the list provided by the school. These materials may optionally be supplied for an additional fee as part of the Sculpture course.

Modelling Courses

Basic Course: Modelling

Designed for anyone, regardless of previous experience, who is interested in discovering and learning one of the most important artistic techniques within Sacred Art.

Objectives
  • To understand the fundamental principles of sculpture as applied to Sacred Art.
  • To become familiar with the tools, materials, and procedures used in artistic modelling.
  • To develop basic skills in observation, proportion, and three-dimensional representation.
  • To learn the fundamental techniques of clay modelling.
  • To undertake practical exercises designed to promote the progressive learning of figurative sculpture.
  • To gain an introduction to the creation of religious images and elements characteristic of sacred imagery.
  • To understand the artistic and formal principles that define traditional religious sculpture.
Course Programme

The course is structured into three practical modules of progressive difficulty, designed to develop an understanding of anatomical proportions, clay modelling, and the fundamental techniques used in figurative sculpture applied to Sacred Art.

Module I. Modelling Hands (11 hours)
  • Study of the anatomy and proportions of the hand.
  • Fundamental clay modelling techniques.
  • Definition of volumes and surface finishes.
  • Introduction to the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.
Module II. Modelling Feet (11 hours)
  • Anatomical analysis and proportions of the human foot.
  • Construction of volumes and formal structure.
  • Finishing and correction techniques.
  • Application of the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.
Module III. Modelling the Human Head (26 hours)
  • Study of the proportions of the human head at academic scale.
  • Construction of the anatomical structure and principal facial features.
  • Modelling techniques and definition of details.
  • Final finishing and correction of forms.
  • Application of the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.

Price: €500 (VAT included)

To secure a place on the course, a €250 deposit is required, which will be deducted from the final course fee.

If full payment is made before 15 July, an early payment discount will apply, reducing the total fee to €450 (VAT included).

The full payment must be made before the start of the course.

Intermediate Course: Modelling

Designed for students who already possess basic modelling skills and wish to further develop their knowledge of modelling techniques as applied to Sacred Art.

Objectives
  • Refine the fundamental clay modelling techniques acquired at the introductory level.
  • Deepen the study of anatomy and proportions as applied to figurative sculpture.
  • Develop a greater capacity for observation, analysis, and three-dimensional representation.
  • Improve mastery of volumes, planes, and anatomical details in the construction of figures.
  • Acquire greater proficiency in the use of tools and procedures specific to artistic modelling.
  • Advance in the creation of elements and compositions related to religious imagery and Sacred Art.
  • Understand the aesthetic and formal criteria that characterise traditional religious sculpture.
  • Develop the ability to interpret models and references and accurately translate them into sculptural form.
  • Consolidate a working methodology that enables the successful execution of more complex sculptural projects.
  • Continue advancing in the knowledge of techniques and processes employed in the creation of religious images.
Course Programme

The course is structured into three practical modules focused on the refinement of anatomical modelling, with particular emphasis on the interpretation of form, expressiveness, and three-dimensional representation as applied to figurative sculpture and religious imagery.

Module I. Advanced Hand Modelling (15 hours)
  • Study of the proportions and anatomical structure of the hand.
  • Interpretation of gestures and expressive attitudes.
  • Advanced modelling of volumes and anatomical details.
  • Finishing and formal correction techniques.
  • Application of the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.
Module II. Advanced Foot Modelling (15 hours)
  • Anatomical analysis and proportions of the human foot.
  • Sculptural interpretation of anatomy and bodily expression.
  • Development of volumes, tensions, and points of support.
  • Finishing techniques and definition of details.
  • Application of the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.
Module III. Human Head Modelling and Expression (35 hours)
  • Advanced study of the proportions of the human head.
  • Anatomical construction of the face and its principal features.
  • Interpretation of expressions and emotions in sculpture.
  • Modelling of facial features and refinement of details.
  • Correction of volumes and final finishing.
  • Introduction to the expressive principles characteristic of religious imagery.

Price: €700 (VAT included)

A €250 deposit is required to reserve a place on the course, and this amount will be deducted from the final course fee.

If full payment is made before 15 July, the final course fee will be €650 (VAT included).

The full payment must be made before the start of the course.

Advanced Course: Modelling

Designed for students who have successfully completed the basic and intermediate levels of modelling, this course aims to consolidate previously acquired knowledge while providing a deeper understanding of the creative processes involved in sculpture and religious imagery.

Objectives
  • Refine technical mastery of clay modelling as applied to figurative sculpture.
  • Deepen the anatomical study of the human figure and its sculptural representation.
  • Understand the relationship between anatomy, movement, and expression in the creation of a sculptural work.
  • Develop the ability to interpret models and references according to independent artistic criteria.
  • Improve the representation of attitudes, gestures, and emotions as applied to religious imagery.
  • Undertake sculptural projects of greater technical and compositional complexity.
  • Master the techniques of construction, modelling, and finishing of larger-scale figures.
  • Understand the aesthetic, iconographic, and devotional principles characteristic of Sacred Art.
  • Develop a working methodology comparable to that employed in professional workshops specialising in religious sculpture.
  • Acquire the knowledge necessary to undertake the complete creation of religious images and other sculptural works associated with the religious artistic heritage.
Course Programme

This course represents the most advanced level within the modelling programme of the Seville School of Sacred Art. Through exercises of greater technical and artistic complexity, students will deepen their understanding of anatomical interpretation, the study of textures, and the expressive qualities of form, approaching the working methods employed in professional religious sculpture workshops.

Module I. Advanced Hand Modelling (14 hours)
  • Advanced anatomical study of the human hand.
  • Analysis of proportions and structural relationships.
  • Interpretation of gestures and expressive resources applied to religious imagery.
  • Modelling of textures and anatomical details.
  • Finishing and formal correction techniques.
  • Application of the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.
Module II. Advanced Foot Modelling (14 hours)
  • Advanced study of the anatomy and proportions of the human foot.
  • Sculptural interpretation of support, tension, and movement.
  • Development of volumes and anatomical details.
  • Finishing techniques and surface definition.
  • Application of the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.
Module III. Human Head Modelling, Textures, and Drapery (60 hours)
  • Advanced study of the proportions of the human head at academic scale.
  • Anatomical construction and modelling of facial features.
  • Interpretation of expressions and emotions as applied to religious sculpture.
  • Development of textures in hair, beards, and other anatomical elements.
  • Introduction to the modelling of drapery and folds.
  • Finishing techniques and correction of forms.
  • Application of the hollowing-out technique for subsequent firing in a ceramic kiln.

Price: €900 (VAT included)

A €250 deposit is required to reserve a place on the course, and this amount will be deducted from the final course fee.

If full payment is made before 15 July, the final fee will be €850 (VAT included).

The full payment must be made before the start of the course.