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June 10, Sunday
This
class includes at least twelve different polymer clay techniques. You will
apply these techniques to beads using a limited color palette. Choose one or two metallic clays (gold,
silver or copper) and black and white or white pearl. In addition, you may also choose two or three
other colors. Several beads will be made
from each technique. All beads will go
well together as they are all from the same palette. Some materials and a
written tutorial with color photo instructions are included in the class fee.
With these beads you can create a unique necklace or bracelet and
earrings.
Faux Stones, Materials & Finishes
June 21, Thursday
This class focuses on
polymer clay techniques that imitate stones such as amber, jade, lapis lazuli,
aventurine or turquoise, rose quartz, natural materials such as bone, ivory,
wood, tagua nut, metals, pottery and raku and manmade materials such as
Bakelite. We will use inks, chalks,
artist pigments, paints, foils, powders, sands, spices and liquid clays to
create the illusion of the real thing. Class fee includes these materials and a
written tutorial. You will need your basic polymer clay tools and polymer
clay. This class is especially fun for those who approach polymer clay with a
playful attitude or for those who enjoy experimenting with various materials
and being drawn into the wonder of it all.
This is a messy class, so please wear apron or smock to protect good
clothing.
July 10, Tuesday
This
class covers transferring images to curved or round surfaces such as spheres,
cylinders or tubes, cabochons or convex and concave surfaces. A
written tutorial with step-by-step instructions and a wide selection of images
on transfer papers are included in the class fee. There will also be an introduction to
transferring images to flat surfaces.
This class is geared to learning a technique and not necessarily in
finishing a project.
July 15, Sunday
This
class focuses on completing all the elements to complete a project using
transferred images to round and flat surfaces. A written tutorial with step-by-step instructions and a wide selection
of images on the transfer papers are included in the class fee. You will learn to build a polymer clay gift
box with a transferred image on the lid. It will hold a coordinating piece of
jewelry. You will also make beads and a pendant with transferred images. Box should be completed in class, but
stringing of beads and pendant may be done after class. Some polymer clay
experience is preferred.
This necklace was made using
the same transfer techniques that will be covered in the class. You can see close-up photos and more
information on my blog.
May 9, Wednesday
August 12, Sunday
In
this class you will make polymer clay postcards or ATCs using techniques such
as Skinner Blend and materials such as texture sheets, inks, paints, liquid
clays and powders. The postcards are
sturdy and can be mailed. These same techniques can be used to make pendants,
boxes or used as surface treatments in other arts and crafts.
You can see more images of ATCs made
in the class on my blog.
For all participants in my classes, I
hold a free open studio workshop at
my home one to two days a month based on demand. If you have any questions or just feel you
would like to explore the techniques more or get a little extra help, then this
open studio time is for you.
If you have any questions, please
feel free to email me.
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