2019
Organic, Pigmented, Translucent Caning and Hollow Organic Bangles
This is an intensive, 3 day workshop
April 9, 10, 11, 2019
$325/full three days
Part of the offerings at Clayathon
(It isn’t necessary to register with Clayathon to take my workshop, but if you haven’t tried it, Clayathon is a wonderful experience!
To register, email me at ravensclay@gmail.com
Note: Skill level – intermediate to advanced. This is a technique based workshop, not a project specific workshop.
After years of exploration, trial (and plenty of error), I have found a way to make hollow, organic formed bangles, resulting in both light and strong bangles that have both movement and strength.
Students will learn how to make reusable bangle template forms, as well as construction of the hollow armature without need of resists.
Students will gain a solid understanding of how to make the canes I use in my organic work, using hand pigmented, translucent polymer clay. Different materials for pigmenting will be covered, and the different effects one can achieve. I will also show the best ways I've discovered to laminate with these translucent canes (using the hollow bangle forms we will make in the workshop). The goal of this unique cane technique is to add depth and movement in polymer cane work, as well as gaining control of the colors one uses.
This is an intensive workshop, over 3 days, but students may not be able to finish their pieces (which is perfectly fine). However, students will leave the workshop with at least one complete armature they can reuse (again and again), a hollow form ready for lamination, as well as a nice collection of canes to laminate more hollow forms.
My approach to teaching is to help my students reflect on their own creative process, raise issues that are important for the creative soul to survive and grow, and ultimately... help students find their own unique voices.
Skill level – intermediate to advanced
April 9, 10, 11, 2019
$325/full three days
Part of the offerings at Clayathon
(It isn’t necessary to register with Clayathon to take my workshop, but if you haven’t tried it, Clayathon is a wonderful experience!
To register, email me at ravensclay@gmail.com
June 14 & 15, 2019
A Unique Way of Organic Caning - Full of Depth and Color! Two Days! Mile High Polymer Clay Guild, Denver, CO
For more information and registration email Susan Mueller at suemuellersmail@aol.com
This is a technique based workshop, not a project specific workshop.
In this 2 day workshop, students will gain a solid understanding of how to make the canes I use in my work, using hand pigmented, translucent polymer clay. Different materials for pigmenting will be covered, and the different effects one can achieve. I will also show the best ways I've discovered to laminate with these translucent canes (using polymer clay armatures we will make in the workshop). The goal of this unique cane technique is to add depth and movement in polymer cane work, as well as gaining control of the colors one uses. I'll also cover how I make my river rock beads, brooches and pendants. I pack as much as I can into my classes, so be ready to soak up as much as possible! Students may not finish a project, but that is ok! They will leave this workshop with a head full of ideas and inspiration, and a nice collection of canes to play with.
My approach to teaching is to help my students reflect on their own creative process, raise issues that are important for the creative soul to survive and grow, and ultimately... help students find their own unique voices.
June 14 & 15, 2019
MHPCG members - $200
Non-members - $250
Skill level – intermediate to advanced
For more information and registration email Susan Mueller at suemuellersmail@aol.com