Barbara Hepworth was an artist who created amazing sculptures. She was inspired by her surroundings, by the mountains and the sea, shells and animals.

For this activity you will be thinking like Barbara Hepworth to make some 3D designs.

You are going to make 3D digital models inspired by your surroundings, by nature and by sculptures.

You can use objects around you, parts of sculptures that you like or you can go outside and get drawing from nature.

Use modelling software online to design your sculpture. Then if you want, you can go and print it on a 3D printer in a Maker Space near you!

Gather ideas from your surroundings.

Sketch things you see around you. Think about the shapes and lines that make up objects, furniture or other things with interesting shapes.

Go outside. Look closely at nature and draw the details that inspire you. Draw or photograph the curve of a shell or the holes in trees. Think about colours.

Go onto Tinkercad. Sign up and have a go at the first few lessons until you feel comfortable with the software.

Now this is where your imagination is needed!

From your drawings, start to create a new 3D model.

Mash up your drawings with Hepworth inspired shapes and designs.

Top Tip:

Spend time on your first sculpture. Give yourself a while to develop your ideas and add details until it is a masterpiece. Then try making something in 10 minutes or 1 minute.