Textured Treasures: an introduction to polymer clay - 29/3 & 15/4

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Leader : Sara Garth from Sculpt Happy Studio

Duration: 3 hours - start times stated by each date

Venue : Coastal Craft Collective, 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2QL

Discover the magic of Polymer Clay with Sculpt Happy Studio!

Join Sara for an inspiring and creative workshop where you'll unlock the wonders of polymer clay, discovering gorgeous textures and the magic of Mica! This versatile and user-friendly material allows you to bring your artistic visions to life, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist. Immerse yourself in a fun and supportive environment where you'll learn essential techniques and create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces.

In this workshop, you will learn the basic principles of how to work with this material, and you'll make between one and three pieces. You can choose to turn your pieces into hanging decorations, keyrings, magnets and even pendants.

Skills you will learn include:

Conditioning (soften) clay: Prepare your clay for seamless sculpting.
Slab rolling: Create smooth, even surfaces with ease.
Cutting and shape forming: Craft precise shapes and forms to build your design.
Joining parts: Master the art of attaching pieces securely.
Adding texture: Experiment with various tools to enhance your creations.
Stamping and stencilling: Personalize your work with unique patterns and designs.
Applying Mica pigment: Add stunning colours and effects to your pieces.
Curing (baking) clay: Learn the process to harden and set your artwork.
Sanding and finishing: Achieve a professional, polished look.

Whether you're looking to create stunning jewellery, intricate sculptures, or

beautiful home décor, Sara's classes offer a wide range of skills and beautiful projects where you'll achieve amazing results. She will guide you through every step and assure you that whatever level your ability you will make something you love.

This introductory workshop will ignite your creativity and leave you amazed by

what you can achieve. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and start

your journey with polymer clay!

All tools and materials are included in the workshop price, this includes

jewellery findings (jump rings etc.) and keyrings. Necklace chain and waxed

cords in a range of colours, will be made available and can be purchased on

the day at an additional cost.

Tea and coffee / refreshments are also included.

The class is aimed at adults. Children from age 12 are also welcome if accompanied by a paying parent.

Sara is happy to run her sessions with 4 people or more. If less than 4 places are booked, we will cancel the session. If this happens, we'll offer the people who have booked the class a place on an alternative day, a credit for another workshop or a full refund, whichever they prefer.

About Sara

Sara holds a BA with Honours in Design Led Craft, specializing in Ceramics and Silversmithing, and a City & Guilds qualification in Jewellery, bringing over 20 years of art teaching experience. She has taught at secondary and primary levels, including with special needs students, and has developed extensive teaching and leadership skills.

Her love for sculpting began at age eight, and she embraced polymer clay for its versatility and endless possibilities. At college, she specialized in hand building and clay inflation techniques, working mainly with porcelain and stoneware. She discovered precious silver clay in 2016, combining her passions for clay and silver to create nature-inspired, small-scale sculptural pieces often transformed into fine silver jewellery.

Living near Axminster in East Devon, Sara draws inspiration from the local flora and fauna. Her miniature pieces depict the abundance of wildlife, and include beautiful wearable pieces and expressive, decorative wall art. She founded Sculpt Happy Studio to reflect the joy and range of her work in polymer clay, silver clay, and ceramics, and aims to bring joy, creativity, and community through her artwork, jewellery, and classes.

Sculpt Happy Studio: Creating joy & community one sculpture at a time.