Polymer Clay: Translucent Overlay Bead Workshop

Workshop Date:  Saturday, March 5, 2011  10AM-4PM

Location:  Life's A Bead, 404 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA 02478 Tel: 617-489-7222

Fee: $60.

Class Size: Maximum 10 students 

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Students will learn about various techniques for creating Kato-style Beads. Bring conditioned clay in plastic wrap plus scrap clay for base beads. Techniques are driven by student request.

CANES TO CREATE:

Translucent dot block

White/trans jellyroll

Striped, Checkered

Mokume gane block

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). 2-3 pkg Translucent , 2-3 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. Thin acrylic roller

Available at Workshop: tissue blade, ripple 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, poultry pin.

Premo Clay available at workshop for purchase. Bring small tins, glass, 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.

TO REGISTER: Email Luan, lifesabead@comcast.net tel: 617-489-7222.  Please confirm by email jackikatz@yahoo.com or tel: 617-244-5477 evenings/weekends only.

Polymer Clay Open Techniques Workshop

Saturday, January 22, 2011  10AM-4PM
Location:  Life's A Bead, 404 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA 02478 Tel: 617-489-7222

Fee: $60.

Class Size: 4 to 10 students 

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Students can bring canes and projects to create with or can purchase clay at the workshop.
Hope you can come and clay!


TO REGISTER: Email lifesabead@comcast.net tel: 617-489-7222, or email jackikatz@yahoo.com tel: 617-244-5477 evenings/weekends only.

Polymer Clay: Large Bead, Basic Canes Workshop

Polymer Clay: Large Bead, Basic Canes Workshop
Saturday; December 4, 2010 10AM-4PM
Location: Life's A Bead, 404 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA 02478

Tel: 617-489-7222

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.

2010 Holiday Marketplace - Lexington Arts & Crafts Society

Come see my work and buy great holiday gifts!

Holiday Marketplace, all local artists

December 3 - 24, 2010

* Basketry * Ceramics * Fine Jewelry * Painters * Weavers * Woodworks *

Photography * Needle Arts * Polymer Clay * Cards * Decorative Arts * Ornaments

Dec. 3: 10am to 9:30pm

Dec. 4-Dec.23:
Mon.-Sat. 10am - 6pm
Sundays: 12pm - 6pm

FINAL DAY: Dec. 24 10am - 3pm

Lexington Arts and Crafts Society
130 Waltham Street (2 blocks from Mass Ave)
Lexington, MA
781-862-9696

Free admission - Free Parking

Polymer Clay Extruded Techniques Workshop

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.

To confirm: email jackikatz@yahoo.com or call: 617-244-5477 evenings/weekends.

BEGINNER II--Basic Skinner Blend Polymer Clay Workshop

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 August 28 at Life's A Bead

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

Thanks to all who came to my Open Studio sale and Polymer Clay Workshop!

Polymer Clay Beginners Workshop May 22,2010

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.

Newton Open Studios May, 2010

Join me at my home on May 16 & 17 during Newton Open Studios, 2010. Hours: 11A-5P

Come see my new work of beaded bracelets with my original designs as well as many polymer clay creations: boxes, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, quilts, cloth purses and more!

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Also, I have recently put items in the NE Quilt Museum Shop in Lowell and have lots of new quilt-inspired designs.

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Looking for a Polymer Clay Workshop? Register for my Beginners Workshop at the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society on Saturday; May 22, 2010. Hours: 10A-4P. You will learn Basic Techniques and Canes. Returning students can advance their usage of canes in sheets for applying to surfaces. Contact LACS for specifics, or pick up a signup sheet at my studio sale. Look for the various techniques within my pieces to see what you can learn at the workshop.

See you Saturday or Sunday. Come have a bite to eat and chat for a while.

Jacki