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Polymer Clay Summer Camp: Beads and Bracelets

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
In this three-day summer camp, students will learn the essential techniques for working with polymer clay to create beads, charms, and pendants for jewelry.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(8 reviews)

Live video meetings
3x per week, 1 week
2-8 learners per class
40 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
In this three-day summer camp, students will create adorable miniature food sculptures using polymer clay. Students will learn essential polymer clay techniques such as conditioning, blending colors, sculpting, and baking. Objects demonstrated in class will include onigiri, pizza, ramen, a fruit bowl, and a birthday cake. 

Through instructor demonstrations, one-on-one guidance, and group discussions, students will build their sculpting skills and unleash their imaginations! No prior experience with polymer clay is required. 

Appropriate for English language learners CERF A1-A2

See syllabus below for detailed information about class topics.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basics of working with polymer clay, how to blend colors and create a marbled effect, and how to create beads and charms for a bracelet.

Syllabus

3 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Starting With the Basics
 Our first lesson will cover an overview of the processes, materials, and tools we will use in this course. Students will learn how to condition the clay and blend colors together to make marbled blends. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Making Beads
 This lesson will focus on making different kinds of beads. Students will make a variety of beads in a few different shapes, sizes, and colors or patterns. We will discuss turning the beads into jewelry and thinking about design. After class, students will need an adult’s help to bake their projects in the oven. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Finishing Our Bracelets
 In our final lesson, we will start by sharing our favorite beads that we have made so far. Students may continue to make beads, and we will focus on putting everything together into a finished bracelet. Students will learn how to string beads onto a cord and fasten it with a knot or a clasp. 
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
A detailed supply list will be sent out to students upon enrollment. Supplies will be average $15 - $30 and many tools can be found around the home. 

Materials:
Polymer clay in multiple colors ($12-$20) (I recommend https://shrsl.com/4ioct)
Jewelry supplies such as string, clasps, findings 
Optional kit: ($15) Includes clay, tools, and jewelry supplies (https://shrsl.com/4ipka)

Tools: 
Thin metal ruler, blade, small scissors, or paring knife for cutting clay
Toothpicks, chopsticks, pencils, and other small rounded tools for shaping clay
Flat, plastic or metal surface for working on
Optional tools: clay roller ($9) (http://shrsl.com/4iocv)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined November, 2023
5.0
8reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Teresa Audet has a Master degree in Fine Art with a focus on three-dimensional art and woodworking. She teaches sculpting with polymer and air-dry clay to students online and in person. 

Reviews

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