THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL’S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM
Polymer clay is an accessible, colourful and versatile material – a lot of fun to use, but even better with some introductory tips to get you going.
There are different types of clays and bake times, and different techniques to create shapes, blend colours, emboss, and express your colourful polymer visions!
We’ll put this into practice and everyone can make a pair a polymer earrings, with different types of backings (studs, hooks and clip-ons). There are no rules when it comes to your design – big, bold, mis-matching – whatever you create is singularly yours!
What will we cover?
In this class we will learn to:
- Condition the clay
- Mix the colours
- Create a marble effect
- Use jewellery connectors
- Bake the polymer, plus tips on how to do this at home
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible Venue
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Quiet Spaces
- Discounted Early Bird Tickets
- Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreted Upon Request
Who will be teaching?
Maddy (she/her) is a crafty hobbyist based in Narrm who has a big heart for colour, expression and over-the-top jewellery. She enjoys working with all sorts of materials and mediums, and repurposing everyday items into expressions of art and fashion. As a musician, these wonky and not-so-wonky creations often find their way onto stages around Melbourne.
Maddy also enjoys carving and printing lino cuts, paper collage, and combining the two.
Important info:
Photo: Teacher’s own work
Any other ways we can support you with accessibility? Just shoot an email to Maddy (she/her) at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.