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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 how tools 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. 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.
Class meets: Sunday from
11am to 2pm
Class Starts: November 30, 2008
Cost: $39+
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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 Polymer Clay I 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.
Class meets: Sunday from 3pm
to 6pm
Class Starts: November 30, 2008
Cost: $39+
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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 Polymer Clay I
& II 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.
Class Meets: Wednesday from 6pm
to 9pm
Class Date: November 26, 2008
Cost: $39
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 Polymer Clay I or have previous polymer clay experience, and Polymer Clay II is recommended as student will need to know finishing techniques. 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.
**Want to learn how to use these hollow beads to create a peyote stitched bracelet or choker? Take Patty's Polymer Clay and Peyote class after this one! Don't forget to bring your finished beads!**
Class meets: Wednesday from 6pm
to 9pm
Class Date: December 3, 2008
Cost: $39
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 Polymer Clay I 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.
Class meets: Sunday from 11am to
2pm
Class Date: tba, 2008
Cost: $39
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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 Polymer Clay I
& II 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.
Class meets: Wednesday from 6pm
to 9pm
Class Date: tba, 2008
Cost: $39
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". Student's skill level should be above our Polymer Clay II class. Bring your stash of Premo clay in various colors along with 2oz 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).
Class meets: Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00
Class Date: September 27, 2008
Cost: $85.00
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. Student's skill level should be above our Polymer Clay II class. 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.
Class meets: Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Class Date: September 28, 2008
Cost: $100.00+
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. Student's skill level should be above our Polymer Clay II class. Bring your stash of Premo clay in various colors. (All are available here in the design center) Bring your polymer clay tools if you have them (We've got the oven).
Class meets: Sunday from 3pm to 6pm
Class Date: TBA 2008
Cost: $50.00+
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 sculpy, 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 one of our
previous classes (or on your own).
Class meets: Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 to 4:00
Class Date: TBA
Cost: $195.00
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