Sculpture and pottery classes

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 17 Mar 2007, 21:58

All this talk about logos has reminded me that I meant to post about my new hobby: sculpture.

I'd been wondering for a while what I could do as a hobby, as I don't really do anything outside of work except come home, see my family, eat some food, then go to bed. A bit of a routine with no creative outlet whatsoever, and one I wanted to break as I trudge inexorably towards the big 4-0, that's 40 stony grey steps towards the box - you know, the grave. Anyway, in October I saw an ad in the Portobello Reporter for sculpting classes run by a lady in Joppa. I phoned up and she had one place left on the course so I paid my cheque, and I was in!

I was quite nervous the first time I went - the only other course i've done as an adult was a b&w photography course at PHS, and I only went twice because the facilities were appalling and I was worried the school was going to fall down around me - but I was welcomed by everyone in the class, and soon got into the swing of things. Everyone there was at a similar level to me, so I didn't feel left out, and we started off with the basics and have moved on to more complex sculpting-stroke-pottery work.

I'm really pleased at this stage of my life that I've found that I possess abilities that I never dreamed I had, and 2 weeks ago the tutor recommended me for a post-grad course at the college of art on lauriston road. Anyway, I went along for an interview - well, it was more like a chat actually - with some photographs of my work, and I was accepted on the course immediately! They think I have a 'unique style!' I cannot even begin to express how good this makes me feel.

So as of September I'm jacking my job in, and taking up this sculpting course full time, after which I'll just see what happens I suppose. The other thing is they put my name forward to some of their sponsors, one of whom was really impressed, and is going to be paying not only my course fees but my living expenses to the tune of £55k a year for 3 years! The last person who she did this for was Anish Kapoor, which is just gobsmackingly mental.

Well, I'm simply thrilled, as you can imagine. I'll post some pics of my work once I can find my camera.

Anyone else do any similar courses?

Post by **wangi** » 17 Mar 2007, 22:26

Sounds exciting, best of luck for the future!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 17 Mar 2007, 22:40

Good luck!

I did an art evening class once - drawing on the right side of the brain
http://www.drawright.com/ it was really bizarre and I was crap at it.

Tried to get onto a jewellery workshop but was full, will try again in September.

Going to a kundalini yoga workshop tomorrow

Skeely · Post by **Skeely** » 17 Mar 2007, 22:47

Gobsmackingly mental indeed! That's great news, and I hope you find the camera soon.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 17 Mar 2007, 22:52

Nelson are you taking the proverbial here? You'd never done any sculpture before in your life and after about 20 lessons built up enough of a portfolio to not only get into a post grad course but got yourself patronage of 55k a year for 3 years?? I've got some blutack in my house if you'd like to nip round and create something for me

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 17 Mar 2007, 23:02

Marya wrote:Nelson are you taking the proverbial here? You'd never done any sculpture before in your life and after about 20 lessons built up enough of a portfolio to not only get into a post grad course but got yourself patronage of 55k a year for 3 years?? I've got some blutack in my house if you'd like to nip round and create something for me

How dare you!

Right, I've found me camera.

You ready?

Snowman, 2006

Dolphin, 2006

Watch (close-up), 2006

Face, 2007

Pooh Bear, 2007

(Sorry Wangi, Sandra and Skeely. I didn't think anyone would believe me, and I was going to draw it out for 3 weeks like the crap cure for baldness thread. But you made me feel bad.)

Skeely · Post by **Skeely** » 17 Mar 2007, 23:14

Damn, I did wonder. There's a definite talent there though.

Izzie · Post by **Izzie** » 17 Mar 2007, 23:15

I think the snowman is the best

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 17 Mar 2007, 23:18

A work of art!!!

Could maybe end up Like the angel in Newcastle!!!!

Perhaps one of them could be put at the top of " Arthur Seat"!!!!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 17 Mar 2007, 23:20

Plop Art

Skeely · Post by **Skeely** » 17 Mar 2007, 23:34

I made a film featuring a similar snowman with my daughter.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 17 Mar 2007, 23:51

The inspirational use of colour!
The fluid movement!
The duality of form!

Possibly the most important piece of art in Portobello since "trainers on the lampost"

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 18 Mar 2007, 09:56

Well I fell for it as well, I was getting all excited reading this thread and all ready to ask if you did commisions

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 18 Mar 2007, 10:51

What really gave it away for me was

Nelson Hatstand wrote: I wanted to break as I trudge inexorably towards the big 4-0

What a joker eh?!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 18 Mar 2007, 11:57

I wasn't fooled - I never believe anything that man says!!

And fancy trying to pass off his beloved child's stuff as his own? How low can he sink???

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 18 Mar 2007, 17:48

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 18 Mar 2007, 18:40

i believed you ,wot a muppet , like the playdoh though !! sell them to the tate , they have had far more bizzare things

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 18 Mar 2007, 22:11

Nelson Hatstand wrote:Everyone there was at a similar level to me

This was when I knew you were talking tosh - nobody is anywhere near a similar level to you

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