Let it Snow

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

polymer clay filigree snowflake

For our March workshop this month, Susan Averello did a demo making filigree snowflakes. Using just an extruder and a template, these snowflakes are deceptively easy to do. They are delicate and lacy but the technique is simple.

Some suggestion were to tweak the template and use different colors to change the snowflakes into shamrocks and flowers. So much can be done with this technique.

The group is already revving up for the April 3 work shop. Robin will be doing a demo on mica shift techniques. Demos are a great jumping point for a new projects

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Vessels Workshop

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

 

Orchid Wrap Vessel

Orchid Wrap Vessel

Today in our workshop, we all made Christi Friesen inspired wrap vessels. Everyone had a different take on this project. The vessel is made by wrapping a sheet of clay around a wet ball of toilet paper. After that anything goes! This vessel is just one example- there were vessels with fish, parrots , branches, everyone had a different idea of how to do this. Once you make the vessel, you can add beads, colors, powders, anything. Check out here for more pictures.

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New Year

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

School’s open and fall is rolling around and it is also the time of the year to renew your membership. Dues are 30 dollars a year, we meet year round, every second Sunday of the month. You can also come to a meeting as a guest to see if you want be part of this group.

This year we now have a president, Robin Milne, and a co-president, Susan Averello, to be able to organize more activities. This month Susan will be demoing Christi Friesen’s new technique for making wrapped vessels. Everyone is welcome to join it. Clay and a pasta machine are needed but embellishments like beads and 28 gauge wire as well as the basic clay tools. Toilet paper will be supplied- you have to come to understand that one.

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September Workshop

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

 

This month on September 14, the New Jersey Polymer clay Guild will be having a workshop to explore some of Christi Friesen’s techniques and styles. We’ll be making polymer clay mini wrap vessels that she has described making in her Yahoo group, CFOriginals. This vessels are made using a simple technique of wrapping polymer around wet toilet paper as a base. The method is simple but the beauty lies in the embellishment after. Check out Christi’s site to see what she has done with this idea

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NJ Guild Wants Clayers

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

Do you live in New Jersey, do you like polymer clay, would you like to learn more? Then the NJ Polymer Clay Guild is for you. The guild meets once a month on the first Sunday of the month, perfect for those with a day job like me. It is a create way to meet fellow clayers, learn, clay, and just enjoy the day.

Membership is only 30 dollars a year and the guild meets all year long. There is also an extensive library of books, magazine, DVDs and videos to borrow and take home to enjoy at your leisure. Clayers at all levels are welcome. Demos and workshop are given frequently but members are encouraged to bring supplies to work on projects or follow along.

Meetings are in Thompson Park in Lincroft- it’s right off exit 109 on the Parkway. It’s just 1 right hand turn of exit 109 on the Parkway so it’s easy to find. A big plus for those of us not familiar with the area.

Have I got you interested? want to be part of this vibrant group? You can check out our Yahoo group or email Robin for more information.

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Wendy Froud Workshops

Posted on March 29, 2008 by

image_001.jpgThe Compleat Sculptor in New York City will be hosting Wendy Froud May 1-7 for two workshops and a demo.

Creating a Faerie Figure, and Advanced Doll Making are multi-day sculpting classes. The demo will allow you to watch Wendy create a figure from start to finish and will be followed by a book/DVD signing.

Visit The Complete Sculptor website for more information.

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Christi Friesen Workshops

Posted on March 29, 2008 by

The Compleat Sculptor in New York City will be hosting Christi Friesen the weekend of April 11 – 13 for three workshops and a book release party.

Here be Dragons, Rising Up, and In the Bush are sculpting classes open to all skill levels. The free book release party celebrates the latest CF Originals title, Down Under.

Visit The Complete Sculptor website for more information.

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