Amy’s Polymer Clay and Mixed Media Classes
Polymer Clay Boot Camp 1: Introduction to Polymer Clay
In Polymer Clay Boot Camp 1, you will learn about polymer clay from the ground up. In this three-part workshop, we will discuss the basics of polymer clay (brands, handling, finishing), learn foundation techniques, and create artwork using these techniques. Weekly topics include: The Four Fundamental Canes, Exotic Wood Grain Metal, The Fantastic Faux.
(Option-Classes may be taught separately.)
Polymer Clay Boot Camp 2: Advanced Polymer Clay Techniques
In Polymer Clay Boot Camp 2, you will learn advanced polymer clay techniques over three sessions. Each class focuses on a specific advanced technique, introduces you to liquid polymer clay, and builds upon the skills you learned in Polymer Clay Boot Camp 1. You will leave each class with a piece of artwork inspired by that day’s technique. Weekly topics include: Sassy Blends, Liquid Clay, and Capturing an Image.
(Option-Classes may be taught separately.)
Polymer Clay Art Dolls
Art Dolls are a popular form of creativity expression and individual spirit. In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to sculpt a whimsical art doll head from polymer clay and build a strong armature for the body. Using oil paint, layers of polymer clay, and gold leaf, we will experiment with the faux wood grain metal technique, Mokume Gane to create an individually inspired polymer clay fabric to clothe your art doll. You will also learn how to make simple sculpting tools and how to give your art doll’s head an antique finish. We will also discuss simple finishing techniques to you can give your art doll its personal character. You will leave class with a finished, solid core art doll and foundation techniques for creating additional art dolls.
Liquid Polymer Clay Bookmarks
In this class we explore the properties of liquid polymer clay to create polymer clay “paper.” Using multiple thin layers of the liquid clay, you will learn how to color it, stamp it, and add personal embellishments to create your own polymer clay “paper.” You will then use your polymer clay “paper” to create bookmarks finished with handmade polymer clay buttons.