Canberra Workshops

  2024 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, PENS & 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 : $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



DOG SCULPTURE, OVER 2 SUNDAYS


DAY ONE: Create an armature using wire, add foil to shape.

Using 2-part Air Dry clay, sculpt head and feet.

DAY TWO: Wrap the body with fabric strips dipped in fabric hardener, then cover with ARTSTONE sheets. Then Paint to add more colour.

Please bring an apron & wear old clothes

You will also need to bring lunch.

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided


COST: $380


MARCH 17th & 24th

SEPTEMBER 15th & 22nd



MIXED MEDIA WALLHANGING


Create an under-the-sea-theme canvas using Apoxie Sculpt, Glass eyes, Paverpol, Paversand, Polystyrene balls, decorative fibre & paper and any small beads, bead caps or bling you might like to bring along.

Please bring lunch and an apron ….. and small beads/bling for fish scales.
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided

COST: $190

SUNDAY 10am to 5pm

MARCH 3rd

JUNE 23rd

ECCENTRIC LADY, GARDEN STAKE


Create a Sculpture by using a 2-part Air dry Clay plus Paverpol hardened fabrics over a polystyrene and foil armature, on a garden stake.

Please bring an apron, foil and lunch.

Tea, coffee & biscuits provided

COST: $160

SUNDAY 10am to 3pm

JULY 28th

NOVEMBER 17th


POLYMER CLAY PEN


Learn how to make patterns in Polymer Clay, 

then use slices from the logs created to make a beautiful pen.


Please bring lunch.

Tea, coffee & biscuits provided

COST: $125
                                        SUNDAY 10am to 3pm

FEBRUARY 18th

MAY 5th

AUGUST 25th

OCTOBER 20th

CHOOK, FENCE SITTER


Using Apoxie Sculpt, Paverpol, Fabric, Polystrene and wire you will create a chook for your garden fence.

COST:-  $220

     SUNDAY 10am to 5.30

JUNE 9th

DECEMBER 1st


Please bring.....

 Sculpting tools if you have them

Al. foil

Apron

Lunch

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

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


SILVER CLAY PENDANT or EAR RINGS

   99.9% silver 


Suitable for Beginners & Intermediate students

      

Create a layered, textured pendant and/ or ear rings using 99.9% Silver Clay.

Pictures coming soon

(15gm of clay supplied at current silver prices)


Please Bring lunch.

Tea, coffee & biscuits provided

COST : $180 

      SUNDAY 11am to 4pm

                  APRIL 7th

                         AUGUST 11th            

 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. 


             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



                    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 

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 :    TBA  SUNDAY   

                                          10am to 5.30pm

                                         


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


COST: $185 

DATES: TBA


                                     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 TBA

COST: $170

Bring Al. foil and 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.
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