Polymer Clay Boxes and More Workshop
with Jacquelyn Katz
PC Boxes & More: Sunday; October 19, 2008 from 10AM-4PM
Location: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society; 130 Waltham Street; Lexington, MA 02421
Fee: $65. Society Members/ non-members $80.
Class Size: 4 to 10 students
* Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students will learn to use slab-building techniques to create freeform, layered boxes. We will address problems like slumping of walls, texturing, pre-baked segments, fitting lids, handles, and footings. Student can also bring canes for embellishing surface. Techniques to form sheets of clay will be taught: mokume gane, scrapscape, chrysanthemum cane.
Materials list: 2 oz. packages of Polymer clay should be of the same brand (Kato, Fimo soft, or Premo are preferred). 4-6 packages of polymer clay, clear plastic wrap, ruler, paper towels, index cards, storage bin optional.
Available from PC Guild: tissue blade, work surface, clear acrylic roller, needle tool, pasta machine, card stock for baking, skewer.
Optional Finishing kit: ($5.) pin-back, wet/dry sandpapers, skewer, needle tool. Clay available at workshop for purchase at minimal cost.
Students can bring lunch, beverage and a snack. We will discuss progress over lunchtime and take time at the end of class to review, evaluate and share.
Artist Background: Jacki holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of MA Amherst Campus with an education minor. As a tenured art teacher in public schools, Jacki took summer graduate art classes at the University of Hawaii. While raising her two sons, Jacki explored many art media including pottery, quilting, knitting, sewing, needlepoint, beading, batik, polymer clay, pastels, watercolor and ink drawing. This multi-media experience allows creative juices to flow in many directions and the skills translate into a unique perspective.
Working in polymer clay since the 80's, Jacki loves to play with color, design and texture. Former endeavors include designing one-of-a-kind wearable art such as hand-knitted children's art on sweaters and designing quilts. Her jewelry and polymer pieces reflect the love of unique and original work. Look for her logo (forever in Chinese) on her artwork and for design surprises on the interior and back or interior areas. Jacki has been a member of Beadesigner Int'l. since the late 1980's and a board member for several years.
As a teacher, Jacki enjoys consulting with others to problem solve and breaks down each technique into easy steps while guiding student projects to completion.
TO REGISTER: email: 
or call Jacki at home: 617-244-5477
Contact Jacki to confirm your seat by 10/11. Send check payable to Lexington Arts and Crafts Society with Workshop title, date and instructor's name on check front.
