Beginner to Advanced
SATURDAY, February 1, 2014
10:00am - 4:00pm
at Lexington Arts & Crafts Society
Society Members $75
Non-members $90
Fee includes $15 for materials
provided by instructor.
Maximum: 10 students
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: clays guns, screw-type clay gun, garlic press
– heavy duty and adapting a caulking gun. Techniques covered:
coiling/spirals, Quilt Design Canes, Reto Blend Cane/Puff bead and
Braiding/Links.
Available at Workshop: tissue blade, work surface, needle tool,
clear acrylic roller, card stock and tiles for baking, skewers.
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.
Materials list: 2 oz pkgs 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.
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.
Lexington Arts & Crafts Society
130 Waltham Street (2 blocks from Mass Ave, Lexington Center)
Lexington MA 02421
call to Register: (781) 862-9696
Free Parking
