Polymer Clay Jewellery Making Workshop

Are you ready to explore your creative potential and craft a stunning kaleidoscopic design? It will be an engaging 3-hour workshop led by the talented Polymer Clay artist, Gill Cosford, from Gill's Clay Creations.

In this workshop, Gill will expertly guide you through the process of creating a variety of simple canes, which you will then compress into a mesmerizing triangular shape. The result? Exquisite jewellery pieces that you can cherish or gift to someone special.

What You Will Learn:

· The fundamentals of working with Polymer Clay and the Fimo brand.

· How to condition the clay for optimal use.

· Techniques to create beautifully blended sheets (skinner blend).

· Crafting simple 'bulls eye' canes with ease.

· Using a pasta machine to achieve flat sheets.

· Hand-rolling tubes of clay with precision.

· Reducing the cane into various sizes for different projects.

· Safe and effective use of blades, tools and cutters.

· Baking Fimo clay to perfection.

· Assembling your jewellery pieces once they are baked.

What You Will Take Home:

· An instructional leaflet filled with images and inspiration.

· A pair of earrings and a pendant, ready to wear and showcase.

· A tray of additional creations to bake at home, allowing you to continue crafting at your leisure.

· Detailed instructions on how to bake and assemble your jewellery pieces.

What Other Things Do You Need To Know:

• This workshop is suitable for beginners
• The venue is the historic Butcher Works Gallery, 72, Arundel Street, S1 2NS. The gallery is situated through the archway to the left of the All Good Stuff shop and will be signposted.
• Butcher Works, a listed restored cutlery factory, is a 5 minute walk from Sheffield station.
• There are plenty of car parks and off road parking available.
• Tea and coffee etc will be available.
• The venue is on the ground floor, is step free, with level access from the street.
• Toilet facilities are available
• All tools, equipment and clay is provided. You will need a box or a flat bottomed bag to carry your creations home with you.
• This is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16, due to the sharp blades involved.
• ·Doors will be open from 10.15am
• From 1pm till 3pm there will be a 'Meet The Maker' session, where members of the public are invited to come along and chat with Gill about her work. There will be an opportunity to purchase some of her wonderful clay creations, jewellery and cards.
• ·Gills website is https://www.gillsclaycreations.com/

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