17/09/2026
“It was the moment in my week when I could put my phone aside and get my hands dirty. The best way to combat doomscrolling, I would say.”
🔍What inspired you to try sculpture?
“I studied art a while ago and realised that although I call it my hobby, I couldn’t find the time to do it during the week. I wanted to get back into it.
I’ve never had the space at home to make 3D work, which is why I usually only do painting and drawing. So I went into sculpture thinking, ‘This is something I literally can’t do at home.’”
💭 What surprised you most about the course?
“The atmosphere in class was so friendly and wholesome. Everyone is very helpful. I met people of all ages and from all kinds of professions, and I felt welcomed.
It wasn’t a quiet class - we were all joking around and exchanging art tips, which made it even more fun. There’s also a tradition of going to the pub after class!”
🗣️“It was a great way of breaking up the week, dedicating an afternoon to something creative, gaining new skills and creating an amazing object that I now have displayed at home.
It has broken the ice between me and sculpture, and I’m no longer scared to try other materials: metal, wood… even stone!”
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📸 Alicia from our Life Sculpture Evening Class, part of our Short Courses, which run all year round. .art
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