Summer Intensive: Experimental Sculpture

This week-long course will introduce individuals of all abilities to different elements of three-dimensional production, specialising in the combination of fine art and craft-based techniques.

With a materials ranging from plaster to wax, clay to wire, paper-pulp to modelling putty, students will be offered a unique opportunity to freely explore a diverse range of hand-making skills that will help them build creative knowledge in all aspects of concept, scale, shape, texture and colour.

Designed to be as flexible and fun as possible, at the end of the course participants will have created their own collection of experimental sculptures to take home, use and/or display, with each piece possessing their own distinct style that reflects the personality and newly developed skills of their maker. 

Please note that the ticket cost for this course includes a range of tools required for the course, along with the materials and a range of helpful reference points you will be able to use throughout the term.

About the tutor

Ronan is a visual artist and researcher based in Belfast, who is currently completing a practice-based PhD with Belfast School of Art. He has trained as a fine artist specialising in research surrounding social class and queer identity within the contexts of contemporary craft.

In 2020 he received a Fellowship to Teaching Award from Ulster University, where he worked across various departments including fine art, sculpture and applied art (textile, ceramics and design). From foundation-level to Masters students, Ronan has presented educational seminars and studio critiques, delivered group workshops and individual tutorials and supervised assessments and grading for students (written and verbal).

He is currently a member of two artist-led studio groups based in Belfast (Flax Studios and Arcade Studios), where he regularly contributes to exhibitions, mentorship activities, production residencies and collaborations. Most recently Ronan was commissioned to develop and independently oversee a public engagement programme for Catalyst Arts, Belfast.