The Essentials of Modelling

Build confidence to teach modelling and sculpture across Primary and Secondary classrooms. This hands-on workshop explores inclusive, curriculum-aligned approaches to three-dimensional artmaking using a variety of media. Learn practical ways to plan, demonstrate, and scaffold sculptural processes while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and expressive play. Teachers will leave with adaptable lessons, artist-inspired projects, and strategies to make modelling accessible, engaging, and achievable for every learner.

Key Course Takeaways

• Clear, curriculum-aligned approaches to teaching modelling and sculpture using a variety of media
• Step-by-step demonstrations and adaptable projects for Foundation to Year 10 classrooms
• Inclusive strategies to support diverse learners and different teaching environments
• Lesson plans, teacher notes, and practical classroom applications ready to implement
• Artist-inspired examples that connect contemporary practice with classroom learning
• Creative ways to embed play, experimentation, reflection, and presentation in sculptural art-making 

Art Skills in Focus

• Building and shaping armatures for different materials and forms
• Selecting and applying media for varied sculptural outcomes
• Creating slab-rolled and textured sculptures
• Constructing large-scale objects
• Forming expressive wire sculptures
• Exploring colour, texture, and pattern
• Folding and joining to build dynamic 3D constructions

Online Structured Video Courses

Skill-Based, Supported Learning

• Step-by-step video courses to build confidence and capability.
• Includes access to a dedicated online platform for questions and feedback.
• Encourages ongoing professional dialogue and collaboration beyond the videos.

This workshop requires you to provide your own materials.

You are able to purchase a materials kit which contains all materials you need with a 25% discount. You can also purchase individual items, links to individual products below.