Delhi Secretariate, Delhi3 sculpture teachers near you

Creativity, culture, and pedagogy are the key tenets of an art teacher, as well as the qualities needed to transmit the art of sculpting ceramics, stone, and other materials to their students. Teaching art also requires great patience and excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to adapt to different types of students, including adults, children, and adolescents. To better prepare for a career in the arts after high school, it is recommended to have obtained a baccalaureate degree in visual and media arts and then take preparatory classes in the chosen field in order to specialize in painting, drawing, sculpture, printing arts, photographic and videographic techniques, etc. To work as an art teacher or become a visual arts teacher, it is necessary to have completed a program in applied arts and artistic practices – art programs. In practice, this involves attending higher education schools (contemporary art school, fine arts school, art and design school, national higher school of art...) ranging from BAC+3 to BAC+5, during which students cultivate their creativity, learn about the history of art, become familiar with various artistic practices (sculpture, drawing, photography...), train for organizing exhibition openings, and study different artistic techniques, etc. It is then possible to earn a BAC+3 DNA with an art option or a Bachelor's degree in visual arts and continue studies for two more years to obtain a DNSEP with an art option, which is a BAC+5 level degree that allows teaching in institutions under the Ministry of Culture, such as national art schools and centers for higher education in decorative and graphic arts. Furthermore, the teaching accreditation is necessary for teaching in a municipal school, a higher education school of fine arts, or primary and secondary education (under the Ministry of National Education).

Visual art, such as sculpture, photography, engraving, drawing, and painting, among others, are the specialties of an art teacher, as suggested by their name. Where can one learn sculpture? Through various forms of applied arts, they contribute to opening and deepening the creative practice and artistic horizon of students, whether in general education institutions (school, college or high school) or in fine arts schools and art workshops. In a higher art school, they train young people passionate about their discipline and wishing to make their passion their future profession. The art teacher teaches both theoretical and practical courses, without forgetting the history of art. During sculpture classes, the art teacher can take their students to exhibitions, museums, or even introduce them to visual artists and other professionals in engraving, croquis, and many others, in order to enrich their artistic culture and plastic practice while showing them the reality on the ground. There are 4 sculpture techniques, such as modeling, carving, molding/casting, and assembly, and each one calls for other techniques, including mixed techniques, to be answered. These techniques also allow answering other questions such as what are the different types of sculptures and what tools to use for sculpting. In visual arts classes and art training for adults, the teacher introduces their students to various types of sculptures such as round sculpture, trophy, bas-relief, art bronze, equestrian statue, high relief, etc., and the tools used such as gouges, knives, mallets, scissors, chisels, closures, bedans, etc.

If one is used to art workshops at school where awakening and artistic creation are the objectives, and one wants to step up to the next level, especially to enter preparatory class or succeed in admission exams for a higher school, taking private lessons becomes obvious: sculpture, graphic design, painting, drawing... For sculpture, as an applied art, turning to a teacher who is also a visual artist is more than interesting since they will focus on all the necessary elements to help their students progress: creative spirit, teaching skills, talent, manual ability... Students can then enter a stage of improvement and deepening by improving their artistic curriculum, general culture of sculpture, etc.

To find an art teacher or art instructor, you can use a directory such as StarOfService. Many professionals in artistic education are available there, and all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions to get in touch with those in your area and awaken your interest in visual arts, improve your artistic skills, perfect your sculpting techniques or anything else related to art.

Visual arts teachers and art educators suggest an average hourly rate of €22 for sculpture lessons. This rate varies depending on several factors, such as the sculpture teacher's experience, qualifications (certified teacher, graduate of a fine arts program, master's degree in visual arts), location of the lessons (online, art studio, at-home art lessons), geographic location, and duration and frequency of the lessons (during school holidays, once a week, on weekends). Most teachers offer a first-hour trial session to assess the students' skills and develop a personalized program. Additionally, rates may be flat and vary by the type of material used. For example, for clay sculpture classes, one may expect an average cost of €300 for 20 hours of basic instruction with live model exercises and art history. In contrast, for marble sculpture classes, costs can range from €900 for two weeks of beginner courses to over €2,500 for advanced classes with specialized technique training.

To choose their art teacher, one can start by asking around – word of mouth is still one of the quickest ways to get an opinion on a teacher. Afterwards, one can refine their search by qualifications and experience: higher education in the arts, experienced visual artist, graduate from an art conservatory, certified fine arts teacher... Reviews on search engines, social networks or forums can also help distinguish between pseudo-teachers and true art teachers who have a genuine teaching approach and a calling to teach art to as many people as possible.

- What artistic studies have you done? - Do you have significant experience in teaching visual arts? - Do you have a particular affinity for sculpture? - How do your art classes go?