| I am a Certified Art Clay Instructor and I have taught classes in New Zealand, Scotland and Australia. I completed my certificate in 2006 and I have been teaching ever since. Being a Certified Instructor is a guarantee of quality, and it ensures you that I know what I am talking about. I also teach beading classes, from beginners threading right through to advanced techniques. I am able to teach Art Clay or Beading to children, adults, school groups, craft clubs and corporate groups. I can even teach the teachers!-for Art teachers who would like to add a little something extra to their curriculum. I can tailor classes to suit your particular needs and target outcomes. - BRIDESMAID PARTIES - BIRTHDAYS - ART THERAPY - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS - WHAT IS ART CLAY??? Art Clay Silver is a water-based clay made of pure silver powder, water and an organic binder. The silver content is all recycled from things like old film negatives and X-rays. It comes in many different forms that can all be used to craft your own work of art- CLAY this is obviously a clay form, which looks and feels just like fine clay. -PASTE this is a 'slip' or paste form which has more water added and can be used to paint onto surfaces or to adhere pieces together -SYRINGE TYPE this comes in a syringe and is used by pressing the end to extrude the clay out in a long line. This type is amazing for writing (just like cake decorating!) or filigree style work. Art Clay is also available in GOLD! Yes it is! It is available in Art Clay Copper also. HOW DOES ART CLAY WORK? As the name infers, the Art Clay is just like clay. You can mould it, roll it, texture it and shape it just like regular clay- although when you imagine this, think smaller! Once the clay is dried it becomes hard, like plaster enabling you to carve, file and sand it. You can add more clay to the dry pieces to embellish your work with sparkly cubic zirconias too! Even when your Art Clay piece is dried it can be reconstituted to clay again with the addition of water, so no clay is wasted. Once you are happy with your design and it is thoroughly dry, it goes into the kiln and is fired. Your fired piece comes out of the kiln as a PURE SILVER, one of a kind, artwork of beauty, made by you! WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH ART CLAY? Whatever you can think of!! In my classes I guide you to create your own style piece. That means if you have a strong idea of what you'd like to make- I'll help you figure out how to make it work. If you have NO idea what you want to make- I have inspirational material and a lot of experience to help you figure that out. The only restrictions on what you can to make is your creativity. You can make rings, earrings, brooches, bracelets, pendants, charms, beads, keepsakes, memorial pieces, buttons, mini-sculptures, pocket charms...whatever you think of! IF you like the sound of the Art Clay and would like to find out more I am happy for you to ring me If you need any help, advice or want to purchase Art Clay products click on the links below ASK ME A QUESTION... BUY ART CLAY PRODUCTS coming soon...ART CLAY INFORMATION SHEETS / PROJECTS / GALLERY |
| Don't forget that I can tailor classes to suit you, so if you have a particular idea you would like to make real then let me know and we can make it happen! AND I can come to you, whether you live near Kinglake, or 'off the hill' somewhere. I am happy to travel to you and bring everything that we will need for a great day! |
I can teach school groups, holiday programs,work team-building groups, craft guilds and clubs. |
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| I teach ART CLAY SILVER and beading classes for youth groups, corporate groups, art groups and schools |
