UK Animal Sculpture Workshops.

Take your skills to the next level

Hone your skills, learn new techniques and gain confidence as you bring your own animal sculpture to life under Nick’s expert guidance. Our UK animal sculpture workshops are studio based and run over three days to allow plenty of time for instruction and practical work. The workshops include demonstrations, technical instruction and a mix of group and one-to-one tuition. No prior experience is needed and all the tools and materials you’ll need are provided.

UK-based 3 day animal sculpture workshops

Our three day animal sculpture workshops are based near Nick’s studio in West Devon, overlooking the Dartmoor National Park. They include the opportunity to visit Nick’s studio, which is just a few minutes’ walk away, to view her work and arrange firing and finishing of your own animal sculptures. Nick will talk about her animal sculpture and influences, demonstrate building and modelling techniques and provide a mix of group and individual tuition. You will then sculpt an animal of your choosing under Nick’s expert guidance.

Animal Sculpture Workshop

“Amazing to see all the animals emerging from lumps of clay under your guidance, Nick. Finding hidden talents in all of us.”

“I never in my wildest of dreams thought I could actually do something like this.”

“You really are an incredible teacher and I feel so blessed to have been able to do a workshop with you.”

— Animal sculpture workshop clients
Animal Sculpture Workshop Clients

“I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for an incredible opportunity and experience this week! I’ve learned so much and you are an incredible patient and unflappable teacher! ”

“I just wanted to message to say again how much I enjoyed this week. I genuinely feel like it has been a turning point in my life.”

“Thank you for everything you taught us, Nick, and thank your husband for the lovely food.”

— Animal sculpture workshop clients

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  • UK-based 3 day workshops cost £950 including VAT but excluding travel and accommodation. Group and one-to-one tuition, sculpture demonstrations, a delicious home-made lunch and refreshments at the workshop venue are all included. There will also be an opportunity to visit Nick’s studio.

    Travel and accommodation are not included. You will need to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements. We have produced a travel and accommodation guide to help with this.

  • Nick will introduce her work, talk about her influences and experience, and show examples of her unique animal sculptures. She’ll explain tools and materials, what type of clay to use, and introduce you to basic building and modelling techniques.

    Nick will demonstrate her own unique building technique and gradually introduce the techniques you’ll need to refine and finish your animal sculptures. You’ll learn to apply these techniques and develop your skills as you bring your own animal sculpture to life under Nick’s expert guidance.

    By the end of the workshop you will have your own completed animal sculpture. Nick offers an optional basic glazing and firing service if you don’t have access to their own kiln. Our students find they are able to make significant progress over the course of our intensive three-day programme, developing new and improved skills in observation, anatomy, modelling and characterisation. For many it is a transformative experience, taking their art to a whole new level.

  • All bookings for Nick Mackman animal sculpture workshops are subject to the following terms and conditions unless otherwise agreed in writing. By submitting the booking enquiry form you agree to accept all the conditions below.

    1. We operate a Fair Use Policy. Our workshops are designed for students and amateurs. We reserve the right to decline any application where a potential conflict of interest may arise, for example, because the applicant is a commercial sculptor and a direct or potential competitor. In such cases, any workshop fee that has already been paid will be refunded in full.

    2. Payment is required in full in advance unless otherwise agreed in writing. We will contact you after you submit a booking enquiry to confirm availability and provide payment details. Your booking will not be confirmed until payment has been received.

    3. If you need to cancel a workshop booking, we will refund your fee in full provided you notify us in writing of your cancellation no less than 15 weeks before the start of the workshop. We will refund 50% of your fee if you notify us in writing of your cancellation 12-15 weeks before the start of the workshop. We will refund 25% of your fee if you notify us in writing of your cancellation 8-12 weeks before the start of the workshop. All refunds are subject to an administrative fee to cover banking charges. No refunds will be offered if you notify us in writing of your cancellation less than 8 weeks before the start of the workshop. We will accept written notification of your intention to cancel by email.

    4. Although we will only do so when absolutely necessary, we reserve the right to cancel or alter any workshop at any time. If this becomes necessary, all fees will be refunded in full on request, or you will be offered a guaranteed place on a future workshop of your choice within the next 3 years at the same price.

    5. In the event of cancellation, we will not in any circumstances refund any travel, accommodation or other expenses you may have incurred or provide any further compensation of any kind. Workshop participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements, including travel insurance covering but not limited to the cancellation of the workshop, personal accident and injury, medical and repatriation costs (for students travelling from overseas).

    6. You must notify us at the time of booking of any dietary or other special needs. Although every effort will be made to accommodate your needs, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met, and will have no liability to you if such requests are not met.