Canberra Workshops

  2023 WORKSHOPS

OXLEY STUDIO, TUGGERANONG, CANBERRA   

 I will take a maximum12 students in each class so we can practice SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Hand sanitiser is available and all surfaces are cleaned BEFORE and after each class.

Please stay home if unwell.



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

* AIR DRY CLAY SCULPTURE ( Makin's Clay 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 & MAKIN'S AIR-DRYING CLAY OR PAVERPOL.

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


EVERY THURSDAY & SATURDAY

       10.30am to 1.30pm  

       COST : $32

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


LEARN THE BASICS IN WORKING WITH PMC SILVER on these days and COST is $145. This includes 15gm SILVER CLAY, SUNDRIES & Tuition... Start at 10am


             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 12th FEBRUARY 2023

SUNDAY 4th JUNE

SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER

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



                    CHEETAH

Create a Cheetah by using a 2-part Air dry Clay plus Paverpol hardened fabrics and Paverpol Art stone, over a wire and foil armature.

DATE TBA

SATURDAY  1pm to 5pm  & SUNDAY 10 to 5pm  


COST: $250

Techniques include….

·         Making an armature using wire and foil

·         Sculpting a head and paws.

·         Wrapping with fabrics dipped in hardener.

·         Covering with Artstone

·         Painting

Please bring an apron and lunch on Sunday

 

POLYMER CLAY CANES for SCULPTURE,VESSELS & BEADS.

POLYMER CLAY BOWLS OR BEADS WORKSHOP

Create patterns in Polymer Clay logs or "CANES" and use slices from the logs to create beads for a beautiful necklace or vessel.

Techniques include:-

Mixing colours

 Cutting clay slices

Roll / create beads Or create armature

Refining and baking

Includes 5 Polymer Clay colours

COST: $155 for beads/ vessel


NEXT WORKSHOPS :     SUNDAY   

                                          10am to 5.30pm

                                          30th APRIL 2023
                                          13th AUGUST 
                                          15th OCTOBER


 

                     

                    PRECIOUS METAL CLAY SILVER



 Beginners/ Intermediate PMC3 Silver

        Create a pendant and/or earrings using 15 gm of 99.9%  Silver Clay 


Silver Clay consists of small particles of silver mixed with an organic binder and water.
The Metal clay can be textured and cut or moulded to shape. 
It is then dried, refined and fired on a gas stove top (or torch / kiln fired) to transform it to silver.

Techniques include:-

Creating your piece in polymer clay 

Rolling and cutting

Working with texture

Making a bail

Patina (optional)

Polishing and finishing


COST : $170 (zirconias extra)

       12.30 to 4.30pm

            SUNDAY 5th MARCH 2023 

 SUNDAY  18th JUNE

           SUNDAY 5th NOVEMBER 


ANTIQUE HORSE in APOXIE SCULPT


* Learn how to create an armature attached to a wooden base.

* Sculpt a horse and add texture to embellish the body.

(Saddle and decoration may be added in a drop-in class)

* Paint and Patina your horse.

     COST: $250  ..... Dates TBA

     Saturday  2 to 5.30pm

     and

     Sunday    10am to 5pm

BRING lunch on Sunday, plus sculpting tools and foil


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


COST: $185 

DATES: TBA


CHOOK,  FENCE OR TABLE SITTER
Using Apoxie Sculpt, Paverpol, Fabric, Polystrene and wire you will create a chook for your garden fence or table.


COST:-  $220

              SUNDAY  19th MARCH 2023     10am to 5.30pm

               SUNDAY 27th AUGUST

               SUNDAY 19th NOVEMBER


Please bring.....

 Sculpting tools if you have them

Al. foil

Apron

Lunch


                                     SEA DRAGON IN APOXIE SCULPT

Use a 2 part Air-dry Apoxie sculpt clay to create a sea dragon wall hanging.

Bring your own beads/ stones/ crystals to embellish.

Techniques include:-

Making an armature

Covering with clay

Sculpting a dragon face, glass eyes included.

Creating scales and adding metal leaf

Attaching fronds and a hanger.


DATE:  SUNDAY 2nd APRIL 2023

             SUNDAY 23rd JULY

              SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

COST: $170

Bring Al. foil and lunch



        MASK WALL HANGING


Using an Air drying Polymer Clay create your face then paint using acrylics or enamels. Approx. 50cm tall.

COST: $240

DATES:   TBA

Saturday 2pm to 5pm & SUNDAY 10am to 5.30pm

                 

                  Bring lunch and sculpting tools



THREE SEAGULLS


Sculpt 3 Seagulls in Apoxie Sculpt over wire and foil armature, standing on a wooden base, then paint detail.

 COST: $220

 DATE: TBA

             10am to 5.30pm


   Please bring al. foil and your lunch




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.


 PAVERPOL  INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Contact me to organise a date.

         9.30AM TO 4.30PM OVER 2 DAYS. 

    COST : $420

This Course is an introduction to Paverpol & the various techniques 

used for making armatures.


You will make 3 different types of sculptures... 

1/ Seated lady with foil shaped face. 40cm

2/ Standing lady with press moulded clay face. 60cm

3/ Nomad with polystyrene face and shaped nose. 40cm

 You will learn;-

*Figure structure, 3 types of armatures. 

*Figure wrapping, using fabric strips & wrappers. 

*Figure draping and dressing. 

*Head dressing, turban, hair & cord wraps. 

*Finishing touches, dry brushing. 

* ARTSTONE crackle earth on Nomad base or Bodice of Standing lady

* Introduction to PAVERSAND, PAVERSCRUB, PAVERCOTTON and DECORATIVE FIBRE

* Hints, tips and ideas. 

* Colour mixing. 


All product and instructions are supplied. 


You will receive a USB plus instruction folder. 


An Accredited Workshop Instructors Certificate

 will be issued on completion of Course. 


Web site listing for practising Instructors 


Discount on products. 


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 

             26th FEBRUARY 2023

             21st MAY 

             3rd DECEMBER


                     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  90cm tall

                                                                                                                             $230  60cm tall

                                                                                 The doubles will take an extra 1.5 hours to create.


                                                  Smaller/ taller options available









 
 

 

SEATED LADY


Sculpture approx. 60cm tall.

Seated on a wooden post with fabric draping

COST:     $130   ($5 extra to create a clay face)

 OR

Seated on a wooden post, dressed using Paverplast and Artstone

COST :    $170 + ($10 extra to create a Clay face,hands and feet)


DATE:  TBA      10am to 4pm

                          Bring al. foil & lunch.


    Smaller, cheaper options available


 

 ELEGANT LADY


This Sculpture is completed in a 5 hour class.

 Learn how to build an Armature then seal it with Paverpol fabric strips.

Dip & drape fabrics to dress your sculpture.

DATE :  TBA


TIME:  SUNDAY  10.30 - 4.30pm

 Cost:  $140  60cm tall

           $170   80cm tall

           $190   90cm tall


BRING Aluminium Foil & Lunch

               Smaller, Cheaper options available