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
