This is a live class that meets weekly. Dragons and Creatures here, there, and everywhere in this class...

In each class, we will design and sculpt a different themed dragon or fantasy creature. Social discussion is part of the design process. What aspects of our theme can we incorporate into our dragons? What position works best? Can we add additional items to expand on our design?

To avoid learner frustration, students are encouraged to take a basic sculpting class or have some practice with using the clay prior to starting this class. This is not necessarily a step by step class, although students are more than welcome to follow along while I sculpt! I can recommend a basic dragon parts sculpting course if students want to learn more technique.

We will have the opportunity to play an interactive game of Gartic Phone, Time To Climb, Blookit, or Zoom Draw, as well as share artwork/hobbies with the class.

Mythological Creatures from Greek, Mesopotamian, Chinese, Philippine and Norse Mythologies may be discussed. 

Students will add their fun themed suggestions to the Wheel of Mystery for our "Spin the Wheel" weeks. We will discuss and design our creatures based off of the spin!

Week of 9/8/24: Charybdis (Greek Mythology)
Week of 9/15/24: Pixie (Cornish Folklore)
Week of 9/22/24: Wheel of Mystery!
Week of 9/29/24: Typhon (Greek Mythology)
Week of 10/6/24: Hippogriff (Wizarding World)
…more to come

Suggested Supplies:
Your choice of sculpting material (I will be using Polymer Bake Clay, Sculpey III brand) in a variety of colors - check the week’s theme
Note: polymer clay in “Translucent” makes great wings and marbled effects!
Mica Powders are great for effects too!
Glass beads make great eyes! I use 4.0 size or 6mm
Basic sculpting tools, rolling pin
You may use wire or wooden toothpicks if your sculpt needs support.
Any Glass or Metal or Wood findings that you may want to add to your sculpts. Plastic CANNOT be baked! 

Polymer Clay needs to be baked in an oven and requires parental guidance.

*Please note that this class occasionally runs 5 minutes late, as I allow students to converse and show each other projects they wish to share afterwards. Students are free to leave at ending time or stay with me in class. This outlet is beneficial to those who enjoy the social aspect.