Let's Make Polymer Clay Miniatures: Beginner Animals! (FLEX)
In this flex-schedule, 4-week course, students will learn how to create rodents, hermit crabs, cats, and dogs with polymer clay!
Summer Vineyard
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(625)
What's included
Class Experience
In this flexible-schedule, 4-week course, students will learn how to create rodents, hermit crabs, cats, and dogs with polymer clay! A new video will be available each week which will show, step-by-step, how to make that week’s project. Video tutorials are especially effective when learning how to work with clay as learners can pause, as well as rewind and re-watch steps as many times as they need. They are also encouraged to post any questions that come up while they work in the classroom; I will respond with my advice/guidance as soon as I can! Learners should post pictures of their work (and any comments they have about it) when they finish their project each week. This gives me and the other learners in class an opportunity to comment on, ask questions, and talk about each student's work together. I believe sharing our art with others, as well as appreciating others’ work, is an important part of the creative process! Throughout our weeks together, I hope to create a welcoming environment for students to feel comfortable to share, critique, and troubleshoot with me and the other learners in class in this way. Week 1: Rodents - Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Rats, & Mice Week 2: Hermit Crabs & Starfish Week 3: Cats & Mouse Toy Week 4: Dogs & Bone (Bonus: Food Dish for our cats and dogs) * I strive to make sure each of my classes is appropriate for gifted learners. I offer discounts for siblings/multiple learners. If you have any other questions, please reach out to me! *
Learning Goals
· Art as a form of self-expression
· Developing fine motor skills
· Listening comprehension
· Positive attitude towards learning
· Growing confidence and sense of self-worth
· Conversation practice with other children and adults
· Self-regulation of attention and behavior
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students might need oversight and help when using the oven to bake their pieces.
Supply List
ESSENTIALS: · Polymer Clay: Whatever brand you prefer (Sculpey, Fimo, etc.). I use and recommend Sculpey Premo because of its high quality--however, Sculpey Souffle is also high-quality but is softer, so your learner might find it easier to work with. · Sculpting tools: A basic set is fine. (If you don't have any tools yet, I'd recommend this well-priced set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VDQ74BB/) · Isopropyl Alcohol and Paper Towels (I like to cut mine into (4) squares, to conserve a bit :)) OR Baby Wipes · Adequate working space OPTIONAL, BUT RECOMMENDED: · Glaze for after baking
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2019
5.0
625reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Goddard College
Many of my classes here on OutSchool were inspired by a childhood obsession of mine and this one is no exception! I’ve been working with polymer clay since I was seven years old. I love tiny things, so I absolutely love making miniatures! I’m so excited to share my passion for miniatures with your learner(s)!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly or $45 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 56 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
