# Event Details - **Event Name**: Life Sculpting Ancoats - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 24 Jan, 2027 at 04:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to sculpt the nude form in a body positive, educational and creative atmosphere. No experience needed everything provided!About this EventDiscover your artistic potential in this sculpting class in Manchester. Join our Nude Model Sculpting Sessions and learn the art of sculpting a figure out of clay under the expert guidance of Nina, expert figurative ceramicist. This innovative workshop takes life drawing to a whole new level, providing a unique opportunity to explore your creativity in three dimensions.The perfect creative Sunday clay, come on your own, with some mates or a date! Many people come to these events alone, the creative and social atmosphere facilitates a lovely environment to meet new likeminded people and creatives.Don't worry if you're a beginner, Nina will provide step-by-step instructions to help you create a stunning sculpture that you'll be proud to take home. The sessions celebrate diversity and body positivity, as each class features a different nude model, showcasing a range of body types, sexes, races, and ages.Discover the therapeutic benefits of working with clay as you tune in to your creativity, gaining a deeper appreciation for the human form and it’s diverse beauty, and leave with a unique sculpture that reflects your artistic vision and celebrates the human form.To keep these sessions accessible to more people we offer different tiered prices. We use a high quality clay that can either:be taken directly home on the day with you (general admission, bags and boxes provided),be bisque fired (making it a solid piece, finish is pastel pink & texture similar to stone), (+£10)be glazed (this will make it water proof, you can choose a colour from our selection on the day). (+20)If you choose the bisque or glazed option, collection of your sculptures will be within the next month at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats (M4 7JA) or alternatively delivery can be discussed on the day for an additional cost. Contactless or cash payments can be accepted on the day.Venue infoFree Parking5 minute walk from New Islington tram stopBased in a historical cotton millHerbal teas and sweet treats are provided but feel free to bring your own soft drinks/food to enjoy throughout the session.Not access friendlyHow the event runs:Please ring the intercom at 201 to enter the building1:50pm: people start to arrive and settle in, during this time you can make yourself a hot drink etc.2pm: Nina will intorduce the session and the model to everyone and begin explaining step by step the figure sculpting process. If you are experienced feel free to move at your own pace.2:30pm: The model will take a break every 25 miniutes and when they return, they will rotate the same pose by 90 degrees so that everyone in the room can see the model from every angle.3:50pm: The session is coming to an end, Nina encourages everyone to now stand up and look at each others work. A wonderful moment for people to discuss the work and the diverse outcome of everyone’s individual pieces of art.Note: Please be thoughtful that this is a respectful, creative, and educational environment and to treat others, especially the nude model, as such! Antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.In-session rules:No photography of the nude model (unless told otherwise on the day as some models are okay with photography)No touching the nude modelNo asking the model on datesBe on time! (late arrival may result in incomplete work) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/life-sculpting-ancoats/100001969910734034 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, sports, fine-arts, theatre - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Hope Mill Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hope Mill Theatre - **lat**: 53.4832514 - **long**: -2.2163576 - **full address**: Hope Mill Theatre, 113 Pollard Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Life Sculpting Ancoats - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/90eef21f1aa241b5b69cc5455d33a49ae09ffcb1a10275c1be2ad68d4e59b94a-rimg-w1200-h923-dc8e6332-gmir.jpg?v=1763361905 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Life Sculpting Ancoats being held? - **A:** Life Sculpting Ancoats takes place on Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 24 Jan, 2027 at 04:00 pm at Hope Mill Theatre, 113 Pollard Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Life Sculpting Ancoats? - **A:** Life Sculpting Ancoats is organized by Claylife.mcr. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Life Sculpting Ancoats is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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