*Let's Create Holly the Christmas Gift Dragon! Polymer Clay Art Sculpture
In this self-paced class, we will create Holly (or whatever you name yours), the Christmas Gift Dragon. They love napping in boxes, so we will sculpt them in a gift box! Best for learners with some sculpting experience.
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🌟 New to Outschool? Use code CREATIVE20 to save $20 on this class! 🌟 In this self-paced class, we will work step by step to create each portion of our adorable figurines. We will choose our own color scheme. We will use aluminum foil as a base for our gift boxes. The supplies are listed below and are suggested to complete the project as taught. Students may personalize their dragons and gift boxes as they wish. Note that the teacher will be using Polymer Clay, but Students may use whichever sculpting medium they are comfortable with. Creating the gift box takes time and patience, this project is not meant for beginners. This class uses Nearpod. There are no live meetings. The teacher will provide feedback and answer questions as needed via Teacher Message or within Classroom posts. Please allow 24 hours for responses, due to time zone differences and class schedules.
Learning Goals
Students will gain knowledge in a more intermediate sculpting design
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Creating a box base
Lesson 2:
Sculpting our Dragon
Lesson 3:
Adding Details
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Parental Guidance
*Students should have experience using their cutting tools to avoid injury. Toothpicks and wire are sharp.
**Polymer clay requires baking according to the package direction. (Generally ~275 °F, depending on your brand of clay). Parental help is necessary.
Supply List
Sculpting Medium (any brand/type you prefer. I like to use Sculpey III Polymer Clay). *A little clay goes a LONG way in miniature sculpting! Basic Sculpting tools, smoothing tool, dotting tool (for eye sockets) A cutting tool (clay knife, anything that you are comfortable with using) A non stick surface to work on A small rolling pin A wooden toothpick or small piece of sculpting/jewelry wire Aluminum Foil for gift box (2 6”x6” cut pieces) Variety of colors of clay (whatever colors you want for your sculptures)
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Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
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