This year I am running five courses. In all the courses tuition is on an individual basis, but I will also give demonstrations, talks and slide lectures. All the courses will include drawing and sculpture, but alternate courses will concentrate on one or the other. Photo-etching by a new method will be taught on the drawing courses. There will be opportunities for composition, figure and portrait sculpture using a variety of materials- clay, wax, plaster and alabaster. Drawing is encouraged and we shall have some sessions with a model. The use of mechanical stone cutting equipment will be limited to 15 min per day.f you would like to know more about my approach to sculpture and to teaching read my book, "Sculpture, the Art and the Practice" published by Verrocchio Arts (ISBN 0 9523568 0 5).

It would be helpful, if you have already done some sculpture, to bring photos of your work, but this is not obligatory.

MATERIALS
Sculpture tools are provided, though you might like to bring your own if you have particular favourites. You will need sketch books and drawing materials. Please bring working clothes or an overall and a pair of studio shoes.

Alabaster for carving is available at cost. A small charge is made for firing work in the kiln and for bringing it back to London for you in the autumn.

A camera is useful to make a record of any work you do which you decide not to keep.

At the centre we have a small shop and sell a limited range of paper and paints. We provide lightweight paper, chalk, clay and plaster. The drawing studio is equipped with easels and drawing boards.

In the neighbouring towns of Colle Val d'Elsa and San Gimignano there are art shops.

Bring a sun hat or eye-shade in July and August.