What material is so versatile that it can be used to make candles, slick back hair, shine your car, protect cheese and make sculptures? Why, WAX, of course! This two-day sculpting class at London Sculpture Workshop by the beautiful Thames is the ideal introduction to working with wax as a sculpture material.

In this class

This class is for experimenting with the different properties and textures of wax. You'll learn to mix up your own wax, cast it into plaster moulds, and make up sheet waxes. You'll use wax casts as a way of scaling up artwork…

Things to remember

At the beginning of each course/workshop your tutor will go over H&S protocols with the group.

It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear.

We look forward to welcoming you.

christina paparestis - 7 March 2022

Excellent as always. Alex Harley is a lovely tutor who was great at inviting an exploration in work with wax. She was able to focus and encourage individual interests and concerns. Having previously found wax extremely tricky, I learnt how to work with wax at different temperatures for different effects. I found the workshop inspiring, energising and fun. Thank you

Claude Lester - 24 January 2022

Fabulous weekend with a brilliant engaging tutor. Alex has so much to offer students both from her experience as a sculptor and as her experience in teaching.

Charlotte Padgham - 28 August 2021

Alex lead the workshop with such enormous generosity, encouragement and openness. This coupled with what was just an excellent room of people made for a really uplifting couple of days. I feel inspired to continue what I started having been fuelled with ideas. LSW is one of my most favourite places to spend time.

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two session course2 classes

£250

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Age Requirement

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

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London Sculpture Workshop

London Sculpture Workshop is an independent sculpture studio in Woolwich, South East London, located within Thames Side Studios, offering exceptional facilities for artists and those interested in making three-dimensional work.

Our short course programme covers a wide variety of technical and skill-based processes, taught by practicing artists in superbly equipped workshops. We teach a range of skills including welding, casting, mould making, metal and wood work, ceramics and hot metal practices.

London Sculpture Workshop is a not-for-profit, community interested company, established in 2012 by artists Giles Corby and Jessica Mello, trained at RCA and Slade. LSW…

London Sculpture Workshop

Woolwich

Unit 0, Harrington Way

SE18 5NR

London