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Instructor: Patty Pulliam
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Polymer clay is possibly the most versatile medium available to today's artist. In this class students will learn basic techniques for working with polymer clay, and it can be used to create a virtually unlimited variety of projects. Techniques such as caning, Skinner blends, and covering objects with clay will be included. (We will cover a pen with clay in this class.) This clay may be safely and easily used in the home environment.
Tool use and several ounces of clay will be provided through the class fee. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date: June
23, 2010**
Meets: Wednesday,
6pm to 9pm
Fee: $41
~or~
Date:
September 12, 2010**
Meets:
Sunday, 11am to 2pm
Fee:
$41
**If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
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Instructor: Patty Pulliam
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Student's exploration of polymer clay continues by using the clay to imitate other materials such as ivory, bone, and jade. Use this technique to create many different items such as beads or pendants. Also covered are finishing techniques used to transform your creations from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Students must have taken Beginner Basics or have previous polymer clay experience.
Bring your pasta machine if you have one, along with a smooth work surface, roller, needle tool, and clay blade. Some tools will be available for use during class. Several ounces of clay are included in the registration fee. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date:
July 7, 2010**
Meets:
Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$41
~or~
Date:
September 12, 2010**
Meets:
Sunday, 3pm to 6pm
Fee:
$41
**If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
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Instructor: Patty Pulliam
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Find out how to use molds and rubber stamps to enhance
your polymer clay projects. Use of pre-made molds and the creation of your own molds
will be included. Bring your favorite rubber stamps and interesting items you may want
to mold. Students must have taken Beginner Basics
and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have previous polymer clay experience.
Bring your sandpaper from class two and your pasta machine if you have one, along with a smooth
work surface, roller, needle tool, and clay blade. Some tools will be available for use
during class. Several ounces of clay are included in the registration fee.
Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design
Center.
Date: July
14, 2010**
Meets: Wednesday,
6pm to 9pm
Fee: $39
~or~
Date: TBA, 2010**
Meets: Sunday,
11am to 2pm
Fee: $39
**Please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
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Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese metalworking technique. Learn how it is adapted for use with polymer clay with stunning results. Use this technique to create beautiful and unique hollow beads. Students must have taken Beginner Basics and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have previous polymer clay experience.
Bring your sandpaper from class two and your pasta machine if you have one, along with a smooth work surface, roller, needle tool, and clay blade. Some tools will be available for use during class. Several ounces of clay are included in the registration fee. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date: July
28, 2010**
Meets: Wednesday,
6pm to 9pm
Fee: $42
~or~
Date: TBA, 2010**
Meets: Sunday,
3pm to 6pm
Fee: $42
**Please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
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Ever wanted a bead with a picture of your child on it?
Or want to make a statement by including words in your polymer clay creation? Several image
transfer techniques will be covered in this class.
Bring a few favorite images reproduced on a toner-based copy machine. Students must have taken
Beginner Basics or have previous polymer clay experience.
Bring your sandpaper from class two and your pasta machine if you have one, along with a smooth work
surface, roller, needle tool, and clay blade. Some tools will be available for use during class.
Several ounces of clay are included in the registration fee.
Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date: August
4, 2010**
Meets: Wednesday,
6pm to 9pm
Fee: $39
~or~
Date:
TBA, 2010**
Meets:
Sunday,
11am to 2pm
Fee:
$39
**Please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
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Instructor: Patty Pulliam
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This class will move beyond the basics to learn more complex caning techniques. Canes such as chrysanthemum and multicolor Skinner blend jellyrolls can be used to create many objects such as beads, and pendants, as well as covering objects like pens, or candleholders. Students must have taken Beginner Basics and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have previous polymer clay experience.
Bring your pasta machine if you have one, along with a smooth work surface, roller, needle tool, and clay blade. Some tools will be available for use during class. Several ounces of clay are included in the registration fee. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date: August
11, 2010
Meets: Wednesday,
6pm to 9pm
Fee: $39
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Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Ranging from simple cane slices to elaborate art pieces, the versatility of polymer clay allows you to create custom buttons to coordinate with any item of clothing or other project needing a closure. Many of the techniques you have previously learned can be used to create buttons. Learn how molding, caning, and faux bone/ivory as well as other techniques can be used to fashion unique closures for many applications. (Bring any canes or faux ivory "stacks" you may have left from earlier classes, as well as any buttons you'd like to mold and reproduce.)
Students must have taken Beginner Basics and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have previous polymer clay experience.
Bring your pasta machine if you have one, along with a smooth work surface, roller, needle tool, and clay blade. Some tools will be available for use during class. Several ounces of clay are included in the registration fee. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date:
July 24, 2010
**
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 2pm
Fee:
$42
~or~
Date:
August 25, 2010 **
Meets:
Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$42
**If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Instructor: Jennifer Bezingue
Come and learn Jenny's signature technique in the creation of glittery, sparkling, focal beads. Glass artists have been fooled by these fabulous beads. They have been referred to as "faux dichroic". These beads are included in the book 400 Polymer Clay Designs.
Students must have taken Beginner Basics and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have equivalent polymer clay experience.
Bring your stash of Premo clay in various colors along with 2 oz of translucent and 2 oz each of blue pearl and a metallic. All are available here in the design center if you need to purchase. Bring your polymer clay tools - we've got the oven.
Date:
to be scheduled with interested students
Instructor: Jennifer Bezingue
Students will finish two pieces in one class - a solid polymer clay bangle and a two-sided polymer clay pendant with a sterling silver bezel. In the student's choice of two or more colors, we will make a bangle bracelet that's patterned inside and out, utilizing a reusable wooden form as the initial armature. The pendant will be made in two steps with a different pattern and texture on each side. The sterling silver bezel is predrilled for wire or beading wire, so students can easily make a wearable pendant with a beautiful finished look. Students are encouraged to bring canes or patterned sheets from previous classes and to mix custom colors before class, as this day will be fast-paced. We will also discuss ways to make bangles and pendants with more complex designs. Class fee includes sterling silver bezel and 4" sterling silver head pin.
Students must have taken Beginner Basics and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have equivalent polymer clay experience.
Bring your stash of Premo clay in various colors or come a tad early to purchase clay from us. Bring your polymer clay tools... we'll supply the oven.Date:
scheduled w/interested students
Instructor: Jennifer Bezingue
This mixed-media project combines clever polymer clay techniques with origami paper folding to create a little fan shaped art book. Students will bring their own paper.... the polymer clay book covers will be designed to coordinate. The book will be finished in this fast-paced and fun class.
Students must have taken Beginner Basics and Imitative Techniques & Finishing or have equivalent polymer clay experience.
Bring your stash of Premo clay in various colors. (All are available here in the design center if you need to purchase. Bring your polymer clay tools - we've got the oven.
Date:
scheduled with interested students
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Instructor: Jennifer Bezingue
Jenny shares the techniques and tricks that
go into the creation of her award winning Mosaic Boxes. Each student will
make their own round box which is created from the inside out. The lining is
formed first around an armature, with the base, feet, and outer design
added in successive bakings. When the base is finished, students will learn
how to make a tight-fitting lid to top it all off. During the construction
of the boxes, Jenny will discuss design and color concepts to further
students' abilities with polymer clay.
There won't be one specific design that we are all making, so students are
encouraged to think of the box as a canvas and decorate their box in his or
her own way for a completely individualized design. This project requires
several bakings, so the class will be on a tight schedule for getting all
the parts done. 6 oz of clay, use of Liquid Sculpey, gold/silver leaf,
armatures & powders provided through class fee.
Students will need to bring their own pasta machines and basic tools -
especially a straight edge, Xacto knife, clay blades, waxed paper. Optional items include:
rubber stamps and other things you'd like to incorporate, like glass beads.
Students are strongly encouraged to bring complex canes made during the Creative
Caning class (or on your own).
Date:
To be scheduled with interested students
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