Canberra Workshops

  2025 WORKSHOPS

OXLEY STUDIO, TUGGERANONG, CANBERRA   


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* POLYMER CANES (for SCULPTURE, BEADS, PENS & VESSELS.)

* AIR DRY CLAY SCULPTURE ( La Doll Premium and/or Apoxie Sculpt)

* PAVERPOL GARDEN ART ( Fabric Hardener)

* PRECIOUS METAL CLAY SILVER 99%

and WEEKLY DROP-IN CLASSES.


                                      Please use 'CONTACT ME ' or 'EMAIL ME' to book into classes.
                   DROP - IN CLASS


                                                       WORK ON YOUR PROJECT OF CHOICE.

                                       SCULPT FIGURES IN POLYMER CLAY, APOXIE SCULPT & AIR-DRYING CLAY OR PAVERPOL.

 FORM POLYMER CANES TO CREATE SCULPTURE, VESSELS, BEADS & PENDANTS.


EVERY THURSDAY & SATURDAY

       10.30am to 1.30pm  

       COST : $35

         Materials extra.... or bring your own!!!


LEARN THE BASICS IN WORKING WITH PMC SILVER on these days and COST is $150. This includes 15gm SILVER CLAY, SUNDRIES & Tuition... Start at 10am



FISH SCULPTURE

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll craft a beautiful fish sculpture, perfect for adding a touch of artistic flair to your coffee table or bench. 

You'll learn to work with versatile materials like re-cycled Polystyrene, Paverpol products, (including Paverpol, Paversand, Artstone) and also Apoxie Sculpt to bring your aquatic vision to life. Glass eyes will be provided.

Your finished fish sculpture will be approximately 30cm x 25cm.

 COST : $190

TBA

Date & Time:    Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm

Don't Forget: An apron and your lunch. 

We recommend wearing old clothes, as things might get a little messy!

DOG or HORSE SCULPTURE, 

OVER 2 SUNDAYS


Day 1: Building the Foundation We'll kick off by creating a sturdy wire armature for your sculpture, then adding foil to build up its basic form. The focus for the remainder of the day will be sculpting the head and feet using a versatile two-part air-dry clay.

Day 2: Texture, Hardening & Colour On day two, you'll bring your sculpture to life by wrapping the body with fabric strips submerged in fabric hardener. Next, we'll apply ARTSTONE sheets for added texture and durability. Finally, you'll get to personalize your creation by painting it with your chosen colors.

What to Bring: 

Please come prepared with an apron and wear old clothes.

 Don't forget your lunch! 

We'll supply tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you going.


COST: $395


TBA


RE-USE RECYCLE

UNDER THE SEA

MIXED MEDIA WALL ART




TBA

COST :$185

SUNDAY 10am to 5pm

Dive into a mixed-media adventure and create your own vibrant underwater paradise on canvas or framed board! You'll begin by building a textured background using Modelling Paste & Gel, then add depth with stenciled fish. Next, bring your ocean scene to life by incorporating various elements like anemones, seaweed, and more. You can even sculpt your own fish using Apoxie Sculpt if you wish, before painting everything in your chosen colors.

This is a fantastic project for reusing and recycling! Feel free to bring along plastic teaspoons, small artificial plants, plastic tubing, 1cm beads, glass wishing stones/cabochons, "bling," or anything else you think would add to your aquatic world. If you have an old canvas (approx. 40 x 30 cm) you'd like to refresh, bring it along to cover up!

What to Bring:

  • An apron & old clothes
  • Your lunch
  • Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided!
  • Any 'bits' suitable for a Sea theme

POLYMER CLAY PEN & VESSEL





Learn to create intricate patterns in polymer clay! 

You'll then transform your patterned clay logs into beautiful slices to craft a unique pen and matching vessel.

Please bring your lunch.

 Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.


COST: $130

                                        SUNDAY 10am to 3.30pm

JUNE 29th 

CHOOK, FENCE SITTER


Craft your own whimsical garden chook! We'll use Apoxie Sculpt, Paverpol, fabric, polystyrene, and wire to bring your feathered friend to life for your fence.



COST:-  $220

     SUNDAY 10am to 5.30

TBA


Please bring.....

 Sculpting tools if you have them

10m Al. foil

Apron

Lunch

T Shirt type Fabric for chooks body ( I have some available)

approx.30x50cm. Woven cotton fabrics are OK too.


Box and towel to carry chooks home, 40cm x 40cm x 40H


SILVER CLAY PENDANT or EAR RINGS

   99.9% silver 

Unleash your creativity with 99.9% silver clay!

 Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you'll craft a unique layered, textured pendant and/or earrings. 

The process involves rolling, texturing, and cutting your design, followed by drying, refining, and then firing on a gas stovetop to reveal pure silver.

15gm of silver clay is included (based on current silver prices). 

Remember to bring your lunch; tea, coffee, and biscuits are on us!


COST : $180 

      SUNDAY 10.30am to 3pm

        

       15th JUNE         

MIXED MEDIA WALLHANGING

FISH OR OWLS

Craft a vibrant under-the-sea-themed canvas which includes 5 fish. Approx size is 40cm x 25.

This workshop will guide you in using Apoxie Sculpt, glass eyes, Paverpol, Paversand, polystyrene balls, decorative fibre, Decorative Paste and Gel.

 You're also welcome to bring any small beads, bead caps, or "bling" to personalize your aquatic masterpiece.

Don't forget your lunch and an apron. 

Tea, coffee, and biscuits are on us!


        COST: $195         

                             SUNDAY 10am to 5pm

TBA


ECCENTRIC LADY, GARDEN STAKE

Craft a distinctive garden sculpture that will stand out in your outdoor space!

 This workshop guides you through creating a durable armature from polystyrene, cardboard and foil, sculpting with two-part air-dry clay, and applying Paverpol-hardened fabrics for strength and weather resistance. 

Your finished piece will be mounted on a garden stake, ready for display.

Remember to bring an apron, extra foil, and your lunch. 

We'll supply tea, coffee, and biscuits.


                                       COST: $165

SUNDAY 10am to 3pm

TBA 


 PAVERPOL  INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Contact me to organise a date.

         9.30AM TO 4.30PM OVER 2 DAYS. 

    COST : $420

Become a certified Paverpol instructor with this comprehensive introductory course! 

You'll master essential Paverpol techniques and various armature-making methods, empowering you to create stunning sculptures and teach others.

Throughout the course, you'll create three distinct sculptures:

  • A 40cm seated lady with a foil-shaped face.
  • A 60cm standing lady featuring a press-moulded clay face.
  • A 40cm Nomad with a polystyrene face and shaped nose.

What you'll learn:

  • Figure structure: Explore three different types of armatures to build sturdy foundations.
  • Figure wrapping: Master techniques using fabric strips and wrappers.
  • Figure draping and dressing: Learn how to elegantly shape and dress your figures.
  • Head dressing: Discover methods for turbans, hair, and cord wraps.
  • Finishing touches: Perfect your sculptures with dry brushing and other techniques.
  • Specialty products: Get an introduction to Paversand, Paverscrub, Pavercotton, and Decorative Fibre, including how to apply ARTSTONE crackle earth on the Nomad base or the Standing lady's bodice.
  • Colour mixing: Enhance your artistic range with expert colour blending.
  • Insider knowledge: Gain valuable hints, tips, and ideas from an experienced instructor.

Course includes:

  • All necessary products and detailed instructions.
  • An Instruction folder for future reference.
  • An Accredited Workshop Instructor's Certificate upon completion.
  • Opportunity for a website listing for practicing instructors.
  • Product discounts to support your teaching journey.


              BUSH CHOOKS
 Using a 2 part Apoxie sculpt suitable for outdoors, create 2 bush   chooks for your garden.


COST: $185 

DATES: TBA


             POLYMER CLAY FISH

  Create patterned blends and logs in polymer clay and use slices from the logs to create a beautiful fish wall hanging.


SUNDAY TBA

10am to 5.30pm

COST : $180

Techniques include…

·         Create a foil armature

·         Cover armature with polymer clay

·   Mix Clay colours to create patterned blends and logs.

·         Decorate fish using moulds, foils 

and slices from coloured logs.

·         Refining and baking.


        Please bring your lunch and al. foil



 

PAVERPOL GARDEN ART

Paverpol sculptures are suitable for Outdoors & Indoors.


 If interested, Please contact me & we can organise a date for your class (if not listed already).

                         I can alter the project size and amount to suit your needs.
SEATED LADIES ALSO AVAILBLE.


TRIBAL WOMEN


Create a Wire and foil armature for a standing lady 50cm tall.

 Sculpt a face, chest, shoulders (or use a mould for the face). 

Wrap the body with fabric strips dipped in a weatherproofing product, (Paverpol).

Dip fabric into Paverpol and drape around the the body.

ARTSTONE and APOXIE SCULPT added for detail

Dry brush colours for highlights.


COST : $220 


10am to 5.30pm

DATE:  SUNDAY   TBA


                     Bring Al. foil and lunch

NOMAD


Create a Single Nomad using an armature, fabric & Paverpol, with the option of a clay face.


COST: $170  60cm tall

Taller options for extra cost

Smaller options available too!!


                                                                                SUNDAY 10am to 5pm 

                                                                             DATE:  TBA          

                                                                              Double Nomads option ....  $280  80cm tall

                                                                                                                             $230  60cm tall

                                                                                 The doubles will take an extra 1.5 hours to create.


                                                  Smaller/ taller options available