COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

CLAYPC4301:  Getting Started With Polymer Clay 
SKILL SET AREA: Polymer Clay
PREREQUISITES: None
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To teach the student the basics of working with and baking polymer clay
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Create a Skinner Color Blend and use it to decorate a needle tool
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- learn what polymer clay is
- learn about different types/brands of clay
- learn about the tools needed to work with clay
- learn about the varied uses for polymer clay
- learn how to properly bake polymer clay
- learn how to give polymer clay pieces a smooth matte or shiny finish
- make a Skinner color blend
- cover, bake, and finish a needle tool
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 4 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 4-8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $50 fee/ $30 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Supplies as listed below.    May be purchased as a kit.

Student encouraged to purchase a Pasta Machine.
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

CLAYPC4301:  GETTING STARTED WITH POLYMER CLAY
Instructor:  Heather Roselli
$50.00 fee  ($30.00 deposit reserves space)   
A kit of supplies is available for $26.50

In this course, students will learn all they need to know to begin using polymer clay as an art medium.  Polymer clay is a wonderful, colorful, and versatile "new" art material.   In addition, students will learn to make the versatile Skinner color blend.

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg/curr/electives/clay/clay.htm

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: Students should want to learn about a wonderful, colorful, and versatile "new" art material
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: Choose the right clay for a project
Properly condition, bake and finish polymer clay art
Create a Skinner color blend
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

Two colors of Premo! Sculpey or Fimo Soft Polymer Clay (black and white, or white and any other color make excellent choices.   No transparent or translucent colors please)
Polymer clay slicing blade
Needle Blank

The supplies and tools (including a needle blank) for this class come in a Kit, the cost of which is $26.50.

You may want to purchase a Pasta Machine for this and other polymer classes.   One is available at Be Dazzled for $35.00.
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided The New Clay by Nan Roche
INSTRUCTOR(S): Dr. Heather Roselli
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: once a month