About Centre for Open Learning: Sculpture of the World

Using the collections of the National Museum of Scotland, discover how to look at sculpture and gain an understanding of the materials and techniques used.

Exploring major periods and styles, this course will enable you to extend your visual skills, along with knowledge of materials and methods of construction which underpin the creative process. 

National Museums Scotland are delighted to host a new term of University of Edinburgh Short Courses – a great way to explore our collections with experts. 

This course is led by Karen A Clulow BA MA FSA Scot, and will be taught within a range of galleries in the National Museum of Scotland.

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  If you have any access requirements, please email us in advance at PublicEvents@nms.ac.uk.  

Museum entrances

There is level access to the museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge. 

Lifts

Lifts are available to all floors of the museum. 

Toilets

There are toilets on most levels of the museum, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 

Assistance dogs

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.

Find out more about our access information.

Centre for Open Learning

The University of Edinburgh Short Courses are presented by the Centre for Open Learning. Full information is available on the booking link above, or you can contact the Centre for Open Learning on 0131 650 4400 or COL@ed.ac.uk 

No prior knowledge is required. Find out more about Short Courses at the University of Edinburgh.