COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:	CLAYPC4306:  Imitative Techniques - Turquoise, Lapis, & Rose Quartz
SKILL SET AREA:	Polymer Clay
PREREQUISITES:	CLAYPC4301: Getting Started with Polymer Clay
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:	To recreate turquoise, lapis, & rose quartz using polymer clay
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:	Create imitation turquoise, lapis lazuli, rose quartz Shape/sculpt animal fetishes from faux stone mixes
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:	- learn how to mix imitation turquoise, lapis, and rose quartz - learn how to use a grater with clay - learn how to use paint to simulate natural lines - learn how to sand and buff finished polymer clay art
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE:	4 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS:	4-8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT:	$50.00 fee/$30.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:	Supplies as listed below
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION	In this course, students will learn how to recreate realistic turquoise, lapis, and rose quartz from polymer clay
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following:	Students should know the differences between polymer clay brands, as well as how to handle, bake, and finish polymer clay
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following:	Create imitation turquoise, lapis and rose quartz Sand and buff imitative pieces to a natural polished finish
Written Instructions Provided	YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided	YES
Supply List	One block each of White, Translucent, Gold, Turquoise, Ultramarine blue, Alizarin crimson, and Cobalt blue Premo!Sculpey One sheet of Composition gold leaf Polymer clay slicing blade Pasta Machine Cheese Grater (not to be used again for food) Burnt Umber and Black artist's acrylic paint
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided	The Polymer Clay Techniques Book by Sue Heaser The New Clay by Nan Roche
INSTRUCTOR(S):	Dr. Heather Roselli
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED:	once every three months