Polymer Clay 3D Illustration – April 21 & 22
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Art Space Lansdowne, Lansdowne (Directions)
Instructor: Doreen Kassel
Skill Level: Intro/Refresher to Intermediate (all skill levels encouraged to enroll)
Instructor Doreen Kassel takes students down the rabbit hole for two full days of 3D illustrations with polymer clay! With years of experience as a professional children’s book illustrator, and adept polymer clay sculptor, Kassel promises a medley of informative technique, story-telling, and illustrative journaling through polymer clay and paint.
Think of what you want to say, what’s important to you, what has been pivotal or difficult in your life, who & what you love, remember, want, etc. Think of all those stories un-told, that have been passed down, or that have yet to find the perfect stage.
Using polymer clay, students will sculpt in relief over a ceramic tile & paint in a vintage style, with oil paints in multiple steps. Use color, texture, and design to create a beautiful, personal piece of art
Supply List:
- Polymer Clay, 1 lb block of white Premo
- Inexpensive set of oil paints, basic colors including dark brown & white
- Inexpensive paint brushes, with pointed tips
- some clay tools, the back of a small brush is fine, tools for texture, incising
- ceramic tile, square or rectangle (can be purchased at Home Depot
- a pata machine & or a rolling tool
- Kit Fee $10: Includes adhesive backed black felt, turpenoid, alphabet & number stamps to share, rags
Biography: I spent many years as a professional children’s book illustrator, but eventually I wanted my work to exist off the page, on its own & have no editor but me. I tell stories or convey a feeling with my work; whether in a tile, where there is often a narrative, or in a pendant, sculpture or ornament. My pieces are sold in galleries in the United States. I was honored to win a Niche award in 2011, which recognizes excellence in craftsmanship. I’m thrilled to share my excitement & enthusiasm for these creations in workshops across the country.
