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Sculpt With Polymer Clay, Intermediate: Flowers, Flowers, Flowers!

In this class, we will work with polymer clay to create a variety of flowers using different techniques.
Mariya Kovalyov
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What's included

4 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Assessment
I am happy to provide positive feedback, but there will be no formal assessment.

Class Experience

In this class we will use a polymer oven bake clay, such as Fimo or Sculpy, to make as many different flowers as we can fit in, using a variety of techniques. Each week we will focus on a different kind of flower and leaf. I will show step by step directions and discuss what I am doing, and share some awesome tips on making a realistic representation of nature. 

A basic set of clay tools is also recommended. In lieu of a set of clay tools, the learner can use household objects: a toothpick, a wooden skewer, an old toothbrush, a plastic knife, and a pencil with a pink eraser on top, etc.  

Notes to learners and parents:
- Please be sure to follow instructions when baking the clay. The temperatures for this kind of clay is often quite low (around 250 degrees), and is stated on the clay box or wrapper. 
- The photo shows several flowers, however, that does not mean we will make all of the flowers. All the flowers in the photo were made using a similar technique. We will work with that technique, but will also explore others. We will make as many flowers as time permits, without rushing the learners. My goal is always to make the experience fun, and gently, and inspire them to make more art once the class is over. 
- For this class it is important that we all begin at the same time. If, for any reason, the learner will be delayed by more than 10-15 minutes, please reach out and we can arrange a make up class after the session is finished. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions for me at all.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There are several supply items essential for the success of this project: wire, and basic set of clay tools is also recommended. Note to learners and parents, please be sure to follow instructions when baking the clay. The temperatures for this kind of clay is often quite low (around 250 degrees), and is stated on the clay box or wrapper. The younger learners may require parental assistance making the clay more malleable. We will also be using wire, soft aluminum wire is best, gauge 18 or 16. The students may require assistance cutting the wire, though if the wire is soft enough and the wire clippers are safe to use, they should be able to complete that independently. At the end of the lesson, once our project is complete, the learners will need assistance with the use the oven in order to bake the completed project.
Supply List
The students will need the following: 
* Sculpy or Fimo clay in a variety of colors, I suggest two packets for some of the colors: several kinds of green, black, white, brown, orange, yellow, red, blue, pink, purple. Any other color that students prefer. 
* Soft wire: 16 to 20 gauge is good. 
* Jewelry wire cutters that are safe and easy to use. 
* Masking tape! 
* Basic clay tools. In the absence of the tools, a toothpick, or a large plastic sewing needle will work for most things.  
* Something to safely slice the clay with. It needs to be relatively thin. I often use a metal bookmark I bought as a souvenir, in absence of that I have used an apple corer, or even a thin metal ruler. However, there are tools available for cutting clay. 

Optional - 
*Mica powder (the shine that you see on my sculpture is done with mica powder).

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have about the materials. 

I am happy to provide links or photos of the materials upon request.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
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I have been teaching art for close to 10 years. My focus always was and will remain on the process of making art. It is so important that kids enjoy themselves in their creative expression. 

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$20

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min

Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-10 learners per class

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