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_________WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS________
All classes are intermediate to advanced level.
"Translucent Techniques and Design Decision
Principles"
2-day workshop.
While making a pin or large bead, each student learns how to layer translucent
polymer clay to produce a rich depth of surface using image transfers,
permanent inks, simple millefiore, gold leaf and powder inclusions,
carving, sanding and buffing. At the same time, Kathleen presents basic
artistic principles to aid students in making decisions as they work
with this involved technique.
"Working Outside the Box: Covered Containers
in Unusual Shapes"
2-day workshop.
Polymer clay enables us to make containers in any shape we wish so why
are there so many boxes that are round or rectangular? Kathleen discusses
shape design principles and leads students through making an interior
mold and a container with inside rim like her purses. Student also
make a hollow-formed large bead or brooch.
"Integrated Earring Design: Stop Using the Same Old Findings - Make Your Own!"
2-day workshop.
Too many polymer earrings are a polymer bead hung on a boring pre-purchased
French ear wire that has no relationship to the bead. Good design includes
every aspect of an item. This workshop includes basic wireworking and
tools as well as multiple polymer techniques that make use of embossing
powders and acrylic paints. Under Kathleen’s guiding principles
of good design, students develop their individual earring lines that
will sell like hotcakes for twice the price they sold for before. (In
fact, you can probably pay for this workshop with the earrings you make.)
"Pods and Beach Stones In Polymer Clay"
2-day workshop.
Making your own beach stones from polymer clay is not only remarkably satisfying, but also forces one to look closely at real beach stones and become involved with nature in a unique way. Instruction will cover how to mix clay for a variety of stones, texturizing, replicating geological characteristics, and forming natural shapes as well as problem-solving in replicating other stones students may find later. Instruction will then cover how to use polymer beach stones in jewelry, emphasizing each student’s individual expression.
___KATHLEEN'S WORKSHOP STUDENTS SAY__
"You are an outstanding teacher, and not just your technique
(which is to-die-for gorgeous), but the design aspect. I thought the
way you talked us through designing the pieces and just explaining the
basics of design was so helpful. We all walked away from class with
a better understanding of how to make a piece really work. And I want
to thank you for being so generous. You shared sources and other techniques,
tidbits and really just anything anybody asked! WOW!!"
"I took your course as a member of the Philadelphia PC Guild and I am now getting around to trying some of the things I learned. To my amazement, I found my notes to be legible, informative, and enabling complete recall of the information-filled days. I tell you this as a tribute to your wonderful teaching skills. It probably was the best master class I've taken. It has done much to inspire greater confidence which I attribute to your sharing so much of your craftsmanship. I hope to take another class with you."
"You have been our teacher extraordinaire -- your knowledge, experience, marvelous teaching style and charm kept us coming back for more! Thank you for your gifts and for your time spent with us."
"Thank you for the most wonderful workshop last weekend at Wingdoodle. It was not only informative, but I really had a chance to enjoy other artists' company while being taught by the best! Your art as well as your home reflects who you truly are: beautiful. Once again, thank you for rejuvenating my creative spirit and I look forward to the Fall for your surface techniques class."
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Dustin
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