Polymer clay for jewellery makers

Explore the incredible versatility and potential of polymer clay. Be inspired to make beautiful pieces of wearable art. No previous experience needed.

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Key course information

Dates
29/01/12 - 05/02/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £128^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV942

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Polymer clay is a relatively new and dynamic material. The course explores its incredible potential for creating wearable art using simple tools that can be found at home. It is a beautiful and economic way to bring colour into other areas of traditional crafts.

What topics will we cover?

We will cover using tools and workspace, different brands on the market, conditioning polymer clay, creating simple and complex canes, surface techniques (i.e. image transfer, gold and silver leaf) skinner blends, different bead shapes and adding finishing touches.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- confidently use the tools and equipment for polymer clay
- create a range of simple and complex canes
- create a variety of beads of different sizes and shapes
- create a ‘swatch’ board showing a variety of surface designs and modelling techniques to explore and develop at a later stage
- produce at least 2 pieces of finished wearable pieces i.e. earrings, brooch or bracelet
- know where to go for more information.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is for you if you are new to the material and also if you come with some prior experience of jewellery making. If you have a background or interest in other crafts such as fibre arts, glass, jewellery or beading, you will also find lots of ‘cross-over’ possibilities using polymer clay.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught using a combination of demonstrations, hands on tuition, access to books and magazines, examples of work, handouts and DVD presentation. (There is no set work outside the class).

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Basic materials and tools are provided including polymer clay. A list of optional materials will be sent prior to the course.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

City Lit offers a variety of jewellery courses - please see the main course guide for details.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

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Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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