Formtastic Podmaking 9:00 - 4:30 Monday Lisa Pavelka $135
Student Level: All levels welcome - Previous polymer clay experience not required but helpful
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
Prerequisite: Must be 18 years of age
Students will learn the technique for building hollow forms in various shapes with polymer clay. In addition, millefiori patterning including basket weave and swirl patterns will be taught plus additional surface texture effects. Decorative connection and hidden suspension methods utilizing wire and findings will be demonstrated. Numerous samples will be on hand. Each participant will receive instructional handouts.
Materials Fee: $10 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
Suspension/connection wire
Finding sampler
Coarse texture tool
Focal crystals
* And the use of:
Shape cutters
AdhesiveStudent should bring:
Clay dedicated pasta machine
5 - 6 (or more) blocks of FIMO Soft or Pro clay in colors of student’s choice (All clay should be one brand/type)
2 large “F” type or “C” clamps
Smooth 6” x 8” (or larger) ceramic tile (or purchase one from instructor at time of class for $3.00)
Polymer clay blade
X-acto type craft knife
Baby wipes
If you'd like to place an advance order for supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AU, contact: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
Questions? email Lisa at lisapavelka.artist@gmail.com
Website: lisapavelka.com
