Polymer Clay Summer Camp: Miniature Food
In this three-day summer camp, students will learn the essential techniques for creating miniature food like birthday cake, ramen, or pizza, using polymer clay.
Teresa Audet, M.F.A.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(8)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass 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 how to work with polymer oven-bake clay to create miniature food.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to Polymer Clay - Fruits and Vegetables
We will start with introductions, then 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, then try their hand at making some fruits and vegetables. After class, students will need an adult’s help to bake their projects in the oven. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Shaping, Texture, and Layers - Pizza, Sushi, Sandwich
Starting with a demonstration on shaping and texturing techniques, students will begin to create more complicated food such as pizza, sushi, burgers, noodles, onigiri, eggs, an ice cream cone, or other foods of the student’s imagination. After class, students will need an adult’s help to bake their projects in the oven. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Finishing Things Up - Fruit Bowl, Birthday Cake, Ramen with Toppings
Our final day of class will start with a quick demo on finishing and painting, as well as a few other ways to work with polymer clay. Students will challenge themselves to make their most complicated foods yet! These might include a bowl of ramen with multiple toppings, a basket of assorted tropical fruits, or a tiered birthday cake. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class requires the use of a metal blade to cut the clay.
Students will need assistance in baking their projects (detailed instructions given, and is not absolutely required)
Supply List
A detailed supply list will be sent out to students upon enrollment. Students will need: Polymer clay in multiple colors ($12-$20) (I recommend https://shrsl.com/4ioct) 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: shaped cutters, a straw, a plastic spoon, paintbrushes Optional tools: clay roller ($9) (http://shrsl.com/4iocv)
Language of Instruction
English
Joined November, 2023
5.0
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
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
Live Group Class
$36
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-7 learners per class
