New York Polymer Clay Guild
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Workshops |
Spend quality class time with Polymer Master Artisans. Classes
start at 10am, however, classrooms open 1 hour earlier-use this
time to set up or visit. Be sure to read the Materials List for each class to know
what supplies you need to bring to class.
Please note that the selling of members merchandise at any Guild event is prohibited unless the member has written permission from the instructor and the Board members prior to the event. The member is required to to give the Guild 10% of all proceeds from merchandise sold. The selling of merchandise by non-Guild members is prohibited at any of our Guild events.
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Please note our payment policy for workshops at NYPCG are as follows. These costs are per person, per day, unless otherwise indicated:
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Non-Members |
| Payments made up to approx. 4 weeks prior to workshop date |
$100 per day |
$120 per day |
| Payments made after 4 weeks prior to workshop, up through the Guild meeting preceeding workshop |
$110 per day |
$130 per day |
| Walk-ins (after the meeting, if space is available) |
$120 per day |
$140 per day |
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Workshops fees are refundable less a $50.00 administrative fee.
Please send all payments to Valerie Hall
109-63 202nd Street
St. Albans, NY 11412
You can find the printable application for all workshops and Clay Days here. (Microsoft Word .doc file)
PLEASE NOTE:
Checks should be made out to NYPCG.
Address your mail to "Valerie Hall", as different mailmen may not recognize "NYPCG" immediately and may return some mail.
If you have questions about payments, please e-mail valerie at: valerie.hall@scafg.com.
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Sept 15-16, 2012 |
10am-3pm |
Organic Polymer and Wire
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Organic Polymer & Wire
In this jewelry class students explore the many ways of combining polymer clay and wire. Even when wire is used as a purely structural element, the piece is better served by using it as integral part of the design. The addition of wire can help give a piece a range of visual expression, from an organic to a very slick look, from delicate to strong, from shiny to rusted. It can connect the different elements, help add movement to a piece, strengthen a union or be used as armature. Wire can serve as hinges, jump rings, closure mechanisms, bails, etc. Students will learn how to use it in individual design elements, pendants, different kinds of findings for necklaces earrings and brooches, even to sew polymer, experimenting with different gauges for different purposes. The pros and cons of incorporating the wire before and after curing will also be discussed.
On the polymer aspect the class will be working on a series of organic elements that will then be used to construct jewelry. Students will explore the use of inks and translucent clay; create a set of simple canes that can be used in different arrangements; and use textures and stamps in combination with powders and pigments.
At the end of both days students will assemble their elements into the jewelry of their choice (necklace, pendant, bracelet, brooch, earrings), most likely there will be enough elements to assemble several pieces. This class is suitable for students of all levels. Click here to view the Materials List (MS Word doc file).
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Nov 17-18, 2012 |
10am-3pm |
Silk Screening on Polymer
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Exploring Silk Screening on Polymer
A completely different jumping off place with polymer clay is this introduction to silk screening. In this 2 day workshop students will learn to create individualized graphic designs; make inexpensive light activated silk screens; and silkscreen patterns and overlays onto polymer clay to create surface designs. These polymer patterned sheets can then be cut and combined to create collaged jewelry pieces, wall art, and other forms of expression.
No previous polymer clay experience required.
Students should bring pasta machines, work surfaces, flexible blades and assorted colors of clay packages of their own brands, paper towels, and a small dishpan. Large box lids will be helpful to transport their finished work and extra screened clay sheets home safely for future creations.
Cost of workshop includes use of over 100 different screens, making your own screen to keep, and all the paints used to screen on your own clays.
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Dec 8-9, 2012 |
10am-3pm |
Artful Ornament Workshop & Skinny Legs
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Learn to make ornaments as works of art.
Using Polymer clay and oil paints we'll create whimsical and unique ornaments.
Learn to sculpt a creature or character using plain ornaments, white Premo polymer clay and oil paints. We'll apply multiple coats of oil paints; rubbing and reapplying, unleashing beautiful color surprises and achieving a subtle vintage feel.
No special sculpting skill is needed, the workshop is appropriate for all levels. My students are consistently surprised at the pleasant surprises and delightful results they achieve in my classes. Imperfections only enhance the 'happy accidents' in that reveal themselves using this technique.
Let your imagination go wild, create angels, jesters, pigs, owls, birds of any sort, santa's, dogs, cats, favorite pets, even dinosaurs! The possibilities are endless! For anyone wishing to take things a step further, on Sunday in addition to more ornament technique & creating, I'll demonstrate how to make a Skinny Legs Doll. I'll supply the popsicle sticks for the legs, the rest of the supplies needed are included in your materials list.
My workshops are always full of laughter and fun, along with the quiet that goes along with concentration and creation.
Join me to craft these delightful creatures, beasts and characters!
You can see more of my creations on my website - www.doreenkassel.com
Please contact me with any questions you may have at doreenkassel@gmail.com.
Materials List
- Glass Christmas ornaments
- White Premo Polymer clay, 4 2 ounce packages or a half a pound block
- Oil Paints, decent quality, Winton is good. Be sure to have Burnt Umber and White.
- Some pointed tip brushes.
- Turpenoid
- Rags or Viva paper towels
*I'll bring Wire if anyone wants to make an angel & popsicle sticks if anyone wants to make a skinny legs doll.
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Feb 23-24, 2013 |
10am-3pm |
Laser Cut Technique
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The term “Laser Cut” describes the visual effect of this eye-catching technique, with its precise angled cuts, which reveal intricate, delicate designs; there isn’t actually a Laser involved, so no worries that you’ll need to purchase a new tool to add to your polymer clay tool arsenal!
Come join me for two days filled with ‘out of the box’ polymer education, plus fun, relaxation and laughs. There are so many interesting, unique and exciting patterns and components that can be created using my Laser Cut technique. During our workshop, we’ll spend the first day, and part of day two, exploring some of the different ways to create these Laser Cut components…..you’ll have plenty of personal time to experiment and relax into that wonderful “polymer creating zone” (you know, the one where the world falls away). Then, (on day two), with your newly created Laser Cut components, you’ll fashion a beautiful pendant (or two, plus earrings and more if there is time).
My workshops are always filled to the brim with original, innovative and (as mentioned) “out of the box” skills (ones that encompass all of polymer, and not just the “Laser Cut” technique) – your creative self will be overflowing with new, exciting ideas and ways of creating! I so look forward to our time together, and am confident that you will treasure the “moment out of time” weekend we’ll have!!
Click here for the Materials List (MS Word doc file). Please do not get concerned over the length of the material list -- much of it is in the form of explanation. Jana is more than happy to answer any and all questions you might have. Please feel free to email Jana at her email address below.
To see more Laser Cut examples, visit the “Archive : Laser Cut” page on my website (www.janarobertsbenzon.com) Additionally, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have about the workshop. My email address is jana@janarobertsbenzon.com
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April 2013 |
10am-3pm |
TBA
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Details to be announced!
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June 1-2, 2013 |
10am-3pm |
Color Shifting Canes
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Color Shifting Canes
Increase you confidence in combining colors while exploring combining color shifted stripe patterns. To start, Lindly will guide through the creation of a large “Mother” cane reflective of your personal color sensibilities. Your starting palette may range from super vibrant to deep rich muted fall colors. You will then learn how mix a dark that will help your color combination sing, along with strategies for auditioning color combinations.
Once your “mother” cane is complete, you will be creating five different patterns including: leaves, herringbone, outlined stripes, a pin -wheel quit block and lined stripes in multiple color-ways. You will then have a library of 12-15 color-coordinated canes to work/play with.
Explore using the same graphics at different scales, combining multiple patterns, creating edges and finishes to enhance your designs- while making a series of brooches. Lindly will show you how to make “twigs”, pinch leaves, shape shift your canes and explore finished jewelry design possibilities. Materials List coming soon.
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Fall 2013 |
10am-3pm |
TBA
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Details to be announced!
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