Fee: $60.
Class Size: 4 to 10 students Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students will learn about various techniques for creating Kato-style Beads. Bring any prepared basic canes plus scrap clay for base beads. Techniques are driven by student request.
CANES DISCUSSED:
Bulls Eye
Spiral
Striped, Checkered
Zipper
Leaf
Flower, and more
TECHNIQUES COVERED:
Reducing canes with less waste
Maintaining clear, well-formed slices
Using a waste clay base for cutting shaped canes
Creating even sized or graduated bead sets
Baking of large beads without slumping
Making clean bead holes
Materials list: 2 oz. packages of Polymer clay preferably Premo or Kato). 2 pkg Black , 2 pkg white, 2 pkg light colors, 2 pkg dark colors, liquid Polymer Clay, Pasta Machine, cording or leather, clear plastic wrap, ruler, paper towels, index cards, storage container.
Available at Workshop: tissue blade, work surface, clear acrylic roller, needle tool, clay tools, Texture plates, card stock and tiles for baking, skewer, Baking Soda filled Tin for baking.
Optional Finishing kit: ($5.) pin-back, multiple wet/dry sandpapers, skewer, needle tool.
Premo Clay available at workshop for purchase. Bring Tins and used bulbs for covering.
Students can bring lunch, beverage and a snack or purchase nearby. 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. Jacki has 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. 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 vessels reflect the love of unique and original work. Look for her logo (forever in Chinese) on her artwork and for design surprises on the bottom 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: Life’s A Bead email lifesabead@comcast.net tel: 617-489-7222 or email jackikatz@yahoo.com tel: 617-244-5477 evenings/weekends only.
Polymer Clay Extruded Techniques Workshop
with Jacquelyn Katz (jackikatz.com)
Saturday; November 6, 2010 10AM-4PM
Location: Life's A Bead, 404 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA 02478
Fee: $60. plus clay available at WS
Class Size: 4 to 10 students Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students will learn various techniques using extruded coils. Elements will be created for jewelry and sheets made to decorate and cover small tins or bulbs. Pieces will be baked and sanded to reveal layers.
TOOLS DISCUSSED:
clay guns
screw-type clay gun
garlic press—heavy duty
adapting a caulking gun
coiling
TECHNIQUES COVERED:
spirals
sliced coils
sheet decorating
braiding
links
Materials list: 2 oz. packages of Polymer clay Premo, Fimo soft, Kato). 2 pkg Black , 2 pkg white, 2 pkg light colors, 2 pkg dark colors, liquid Polymer Clay, Pasta Machine, Clay gun (screw-type available thru Polymer Clay Express), small tin, bowl or bulb to cover, jewelry wire and tools, cording or leather, clear plastic wrap, ruler, paper towels, index cards, storage container.
Available at WS: tissue blade, work surface, clear acrylic roller, needle tool, card stock and tiles for baking, skewer.
Optional Finishing kit: ($5.) pin-back, multiple wet/dry sandpapers, skewer, needle tool. Clay available at workshop for purchase at minimal cost. Tins and used bulbs will be available for covering.
Students can bring their own equipment, 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. Jacki has 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. 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 vessels reflect the love of unique and original work. Look for her logo (forever in Chinese) on her artwork and for design surprises on the bottom 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: Life’s A Bead email lifesabead@comcast.net and
Send check payable to Jacki Katz, 15 Inis Circle, Newton, MA 02465.
BEGINNER II--Basic Skinner Blend Workshop
Date: Saturday; October 2, 2010
Location: Life's A Bead ; 404 Trapelo Rd; Belmont, MA 02478
Tel: 617-489-7222
Time 10AM-4PM
Fee: $60.00
Skill Level: Polymer Clay Beginner/Intermediate with Jacquelyn Katz
To Register contact: Life’s a Bead 617-489-7222 AND jackikatz@yahoo.com
The Skinner Blend technique was created by Judith Skinner for blending two or more overlapped colors by repeatedly rolling through a pasta machine. The key to success with this technique is to choose colors that blend well together. Experiment and Enjoy!
MATERIALS: Bring whatever materials you own. Materials marked with * will be available for purchase at the workshop.
tissue blade*
clear roller/ brayer*
needle tool
work surface/glass, plastic or tile*
card stock*
bamboo skewer*
pasta machine
clear plastic wrap
ruler
pin back(s)
super glue*
paper towels
wet/dry sand papers ($5. finishing kit available from teacher)
elastic/ cording for bracelets
Texture plates and tools.
Polymer Clay: 2 oz packages of each: 2 black, 3-4 white, translucent, gold metallic, plus 4-6 colors. (Premo is preferred as base clay.) PC available at WS.
PROJECTS: Pin/ Pendant/ Earrings, Elastic Bracelet, Beads/ Canes, Bowls, Vessels, etc. as requested by students.
Handouts on the techniques will be provided.
Students can bring scrap clay and prepared canes for use in decorating.
You can bring lunch or order out locally.
Polymer Clay Workshop
Saturday; August 28, 2010 from 10A-4:00P
Location: Life's A Bead ; 404 Trapelo Rd; Belmont, MA 02478 Tel: 617-489-7222
Fee: $60.
Class Size: 2 to 10 students Beginner to Intermediate Levels
Students will see samples of a variety of canes and techniques to learn on request as time allows.
BASICS COVERED:
conditioning
forming canes/loaves
reducing/ slicing
baking/ finishing
storing
PROJECTS:
earrings
custom needle tool
pin or pendant
beads/ canes
bowl/ covered tin or glass
Materials list: 2 oz. packages of Polymer clay should be of the same brand (Premo, Kato, and Fimo soft prefered). 2 pkg Black , 2 pkg white, 2 pkg light colors, 2 pkg dark colors, clear plastic wrap, ruler, paper towels, storage bin for finished canes optional. Metallic and pearlized clay is a fun addition. Cane work from previous sessions
Tools: tissue blade, work surface, clear acrylic roller, needle tool, pasta machine, card stock for baking, skewer, pencil, ruler, small tile.
Optional Finishing kit: ($5.) pin-back, wet/dry sandpapers, skewer, needle tool. Clay available at workshop for purchase at reduced cost.
Students can bring lunch, beverage and a snack (30 minute lunch break). Techniques covered will progress determined by student interest. At the end of class we will review, evaluate and share. Finished pieces can be baked during class. Students will make a variety of canes for future projects plus receive a handout of basics.
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 reversible 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: Send check payable to Jacki Katz; 15 Inis Circle; Newton, MA 02465 with LAB Workshop 8/28 on check front.
To confirm: email: jackikatz@yahoo.com or call: 617-244-5477 evenings/weekend
~Contact Jacki for info and to confirm by August 18, 2010
Saturday; May 22, 2010 from 10A-4P
Location: Lexington Arts and Crafts Society (LACS) Seminar Room; 130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
Fee: $65. LACS Members/ non-members $80.
Class Size: 2 to 10 students
*Techniques to be determined as requested. All levels welcome to experiment with prepared canes. Students will leave with a finished pin, earrings, or beads.
BASICS COVERED:
conditioning
forming canes/loaves
reducing/ slicing
baking/ finishing
storing
PROJECTS:
custom needle tool
pin or pendant
earring components
beads/ canes
Materials list: 2 oz. packages of Polymer clay should be of the same brand (Sculpey III, Fimo soft, or Premo). 1 pkg Black , 2 pkg white, 2 pkg light colors, 2 pkg dark colors, clear plastic wrap, ruler, paper towels, index cards, storage bin for finished canes 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 reduced cost.
Students can bring (or purchase nearby) lunch, beverage and a snack. We will discuss progress over lunchtime and take time at the end of class to review, evaluate and share.
TO REGISTER: Contact LACS: lacs.lexington@verizon.net or 781-862-9696
Send check payable to LACS with Workshop title & date, with instructor's name on check front.
To Confirm your seat email: jackikatz@yahoo.com or call Jacki at home evenings: 617-244-5477
Please contact Jacki by 5/15. Your check is your receipt.
Join me at my home on May 16 & 17 during Newton Open Studios, 2010. Hours: 11A-5P
