Shawl Pin and Button Making with Polymer Clay
Description
Polymer clay is a fantastic material for making shawl pins and buttons. In its raw state, colours can be mixed to suit and shapes can be easily textured and moulded into a huge range of shapes and sizes. Once baked, it's machine washable and lightweight, so if you are a stitcher, carder, knitter or felter, or just enjoy learning a craft, this course is for you. Your tutor, Jo, will explain and demonstrate how to design and make your shawl pin; how to prepare and condition the clay; how to select and mix colours; how to shape and texture your creations and how to bake and finish your items. Having mastered these skills, students will spend time making one shawl pin and a range of their own buttons, experimenting with a wide range of techniques and methods before baking at least 20 assorted beauties to take home!
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials to make the project are included - please check the FAQ's below. You will need to bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day. If you are unable to make a published date, please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button, as I'm always happy to run workshops on demand. No minimum number required and no extra cost. We have a 4-week cancellation policy, if you do require your course to be rescheduled please contact the course provider, Jo, who will be happy to offer you one opportunity to reschedule.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hi there, I'm Jo, a designer/maker/tutor and qualified Art Clay Instructor. I've taught art, design and craft as West Country Creative for many years in colleges, adult education and in private workshop environments. I now work from my garden studio in Lifton, on the Devon/Cornwall border, teaching and selling my work through my website, shops in Devon and Cornwall and at fairs and shows.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Limited mobility
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Parking provided
- Hen dos
- Suitable for beginners
- Tutor can travel
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for all abilities
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Weekends
FAQs
Tea and coffee with semi skimmed milk, all materials and the use of tools and equipment are included. Silver and gold plate findings are supplied on my polymer clay workshops but you can purchase sterling silver options if you prefer. Sterling silver findings are provided on my silver clay workshops and you can purchase chains for any pendants if you want to.
You'll need to bring snacks, and a packed lunch. You might want a notebook and pen.
Any inspirational pictures you have, of what you'd like to make, are always a useful starting point too.
If you're coming to make buttons, a shawl pin or jewellery to go with a particular garment or fibre, please feel free to bring these with you so we can colour match effectively.
I'd recommend wearing layers as the studio is south facing and can get very warm, particularly in summer. In winter I light the log burner so it's cosy. You won't usually get messy and any media we use is washable.
IMPORTANT: if you're attending a silver clay workshop, you must not wear open toe sandals, tops with loose or floaty sleeves and long hair must be tied back.
The studio is located in the garden of my home, on the main road through from Lifton to Lewdown, also known as West Devon Highway (the old A30 before the dual carriageway was built). I'm 5 minutes from the Broadwoodwidger/Lifton junction of the A30, 10 minutes from Launceston, 20 minutes from Tavistock and 45 minutes from Plymouth and Exeter.
The SatNav postcode is PL16 0AS.
Yes, there's plenty of off-road, private parking on site.
Polymer clay and nail varnish do not mix well so you may not want to have a lovely manicure the day before the class! I also recommend you remove any ‘occasional’ rings for the duration of the workshop.
