Foils offer an exciting addition to the technique library of any polymer clay artist. Once you understand the properties of the product, you can create numerous different looks and utilize foils in a variety of new and exciting ways.

In this workshop you will be shown how to create a range of luscious veneers using many of the different coloured foils available.

You will have access to a range of additional product to enhance these veneers further. You will also be instructed on how to use these veneers to create simple components for earrings or pendants. There will also be a number of additional demonstrations on unique ways of using foils.

At the end of the workshop you will have a complete understanding of how heat reactive foils work with polymer clay and will be able to create with confidence.

Unleash your creativity and dive into the mesmerising world of polymer clay! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the magical art of how to create a range of luscious veneers using many of the different coloured foils available.

PLEASE BRING:- 

Pasta machine

Acrylic rod

Tissue blade

Needle tool

Acrylic block/sheet

Smoothing tool

Ball stylus tools

Burnishing tool (credit card will do)

Shape cutters (if you have a specific preference/style)

KIT DETAILS

COST: $60

WHICH INCLUDES:-

White 1 block; Black 2 blocks

Colour 3 blocks (choose from the list below)

Orange/brown/ecru

Turquoise/green/dark blue

Alzarin crimson/purple/fuschia

I will provide you with a pack of 5 different foil sheets (each sheet approx 20cm's in length).

Earring findings - 4 sets per person

I will be bringing a huge range of supplies for the group to share........

Charms ; Feathers  ; Chain ; Beads 

Plus lots more 

You will also have access to my supply of:

Chalk pastels; Stencils; Texture stamps

Mica powders; Shape cutters

Floral shape cutters; Texture sponges

We live in a world full of texture and colour! This class will support you to explore diverse mediums to create a novel artwork that challenges you to think outside the box.

Whether you traditionally work with drawing, painting, or sculpting, then collage and mixed media is an exciting opportunity to refresh your creative perspectives and techniques! This can provide your practice with a regular creative warm-up or a new artistic outlet!

The class will be a fun, insightful, and inclusive opportunity for people of all ages and abilities. We will use magazine images to create a collage, and then layer this with materials such as acrylic paint, gesso, cardboard, ribbon, glitter, buttons, leaves, twigs, and anything else you desire!

This class will be delivered in three parts: first guided instructions to familiarise yourself with collage art principles and techniques for creating effective mixed media artworks. The second part will be a free opportunity to apply the skills you’ve learned to experiment with creating an artwork with guidance and feedback. The third part will be focussed on realising a collage and/or mixed media project of your choice.

Please keep health and safety, and the wellbeing of you and your classmates in mind if you choose to bring your own materials to class, including ensuring these as low-odour, non-toxic or otherwise dangerous.

PLEASE BRING:-

· Any drawing or painting materials you like (pencils, pastels, crayons, charcoal, watercolour, paint brushes, acrylic paints)

· Painting palette / paint mixing surface, and a small bowl (for water to wash paint brushes)

· Scissors and a stencil knife

· Ruler

· Glue stick

· Photos or magazines of your choice to share and cut up (National Geographic, Woman’s Day, Vogue, Better Homes and Gardens, or Art magazines are great options!)

· Sketch book to record your ideas

· A friendly and creative attitude!

KIT DETAILS:-

COST : $ 40

WHICH INCLUDES:-

3x Art board creative surfaces

Palette Knife Set 5 Pack

The kit cost also covers an assortment of shared mixed media materials for the class to choose from (such as glue, magazines, gesso, buttons, ribbons, etc).

In this class we will make a polymer clay and wooden automata sculpture.

It’s a sculpture that comes to life when you use your mechanism. You will be shown how to make a moving mouse, but you can use your imagination to make any little animal or object you like that will move up and down and dance in circles before your eyes.

The automata has three parts which we build; the turning cam shaft that drives the movement. Then there is a decorated box that will house the movement which you paint and customize to complement your design.

Watch the smooth motions bring the automata to life, creating a mesmerizing and serene display that is captivating.

KIT DETAILS:-

KIT COST : $30

WHICH INCLUDES:

Wood for sculpture and mechanisim

Polymer Clay

Box to decorate

PVA Glue

PLEASE BRING:
Acrylic paints or markers

Palette

Brushes

You choose your own Design and then build a stunning, stylized fish sculpture using keys & metal findings, Paverpol Artstone and Paverplast Paste. From the initial wire & polystyrene frame to the final wooden mount, you'll create a unique piece of professional-grade art ready to display in your home.

You will have the choice of ....

* Poly. ball shape 15cm diameter, Pictured centre & right

or

* A Flat Circle 20cm diameter X 5 cm thick, pictured above. (We will use Keys, not fabric, for the fins.)

If you want a Kit to take home, consisting of the base and armature, either flat or ball,  please let me know at the time you pay for your Workshop kit and I will bring it along to the Workshop.

I will request your choices closer to the Retreat.

I will bring...

buckets
clothstrays
brushes
Table covers/mats
stirrers
gloves
Paints
Brushes
cling wrap 
silver tape
stirrers

KIT DETAILS

KIT COST: $85
(Extra Armature & base to take home: $15)
Workshop Kit Includes:-

Paverpol
Artstone
Paverplast
Eyes
Base, rod, copper tubing polystyrene, Keys & metal findings for fins.

PLEASE BRING:-
*3m Al. foil
*Apron
*Roller* any leaf shaped metal findings approx. 5 to 8cm long
*Paint brushes, fine and up to 1cm

* a box to carry him home .....
40cm W

30cm D

40cm H