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Instructor

Technique Class

Class Title: Basic Polymer Clay Techniques: Beads, Baubles and Bangles
Instructor: Maureen Carlson

Description:

Technique Class

Class Title: Tool Troll

Instructor: Maureen Carlson

Description: Learn basic sculpting with polymer clay and create a useful tool troll caddy at the same time.  Techniques learned: invisible ball joint; double and add-on baking; simple sculpting of hands, feet and faces; surface and mixed media design.

February 2008

Baltimore, Maryland
Feb. 17 - 20: Maureen will be teaching at Cabin Fever Clay Festival in Maryland

This 3-day conference includes classes with 8 instructors, including Maureen and Donna Kato, Jana Roberts Benzon, Christi Friesen, Julie Picarello, Nan Roche, Sarah Shriver and Marie Segal. After these hands-on classes, take a short drive to the National Polymer Clay Guild conference which will be held Thursday through Saturday in downtown Baltimore.  Find out the latest in what's happening with polymer clay.

Feb. 21 - 23: Maureen will be presenting at the National Polymer Clay Guild Synergy Conference in Baltimore Maryland 

Part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes

February 29 - March 2, 2008

Barb Kobe

 
Class Title: The Creative Journey, A Personal Game-making Experience of Self Discovery

Instructor: Barb Kobe

Time: Friday, 7PM until Sunday at 3:00 PM
Experience Level: All

http://www.barbkobe.com
Pictured is a gameboard made by Judi, a student in a previous class.

March 2008

Orlando, Florida
March 13 - 17: Maureen will be teaching at the Orland Clay Fandango in Florida
 

March 29,2008
 

Class Title: A Day of Faces
with Maureen Carlson and Barb Kobe

 Time: 9:00 - noon: Face Sculpting Techniques
 with Maureen  - using polymer clay
1:00 - 4:00: Making Faces Barb Kobe Style
- using airdry clay
(Repeated November 1, 2008)

Class Description:
Explore faces with two professionals in the field  of sculpting faces in both airdry and oven-baked clay, such as polymer clay.

Format: 1- day clay retreat

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate,

Technique Class & Part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes

March 30, 2008

Barb Kobe

Class Title:Surface Embellishments for Fabric Creations, including Art Dolls, Art Quilts and Artist Trading Cards

Instructor: Barb Kobe


Class Description: Immerse yourself for a day in the colors and textures and techniques of fabric embellishment with one of the masters of surface design, Barb Kobe.

Time:  Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Format: 1- day expressive arts retreat

Technique Class & Part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes

March 30, 2008

Maureen Carlson

Class Title: Short Stories, Sculpture to Wear

Instructor: Maureen Carlson

Class Description:

Time:  Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Format: 1- day expressive arts retreat

Technique Class and Part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes

Postponed so that we can do more PR on this great class!!!!

Maureen Martin

Class Title: The Playshop Fashion Get-Away
Instructor: Maureen Martin

Description: Maureen Martin considers herself to be an ‘artist at play.’ She believes when we “pretend” we can do something, and then go ahead and give it a whirl, it isn’t long before we can actually do it! It’s like magic!

 If you have ever played “dress-up,” dreamed of being a fashion designer, wore clothes with an artsy flair, had tea parties, or imagined yourself creating an entire ensemble for you to wear, this weekend is for you!

E-mail Maureen Carlson if you are interested in this class so that we can send future info: mailto:maureen@weefolk.com

Keep up with what Maureen Martin is doing via her blog:

http://www.joyfuldressstudio.blogspot.com

Time of class: Weekend format, 6:00 PM Friday until Noon on Sunday

Class Title: Fantasy Week: Sculpture 
Instructor: Maureen Carlson

This class is being combined with our April 14 - 18 class, with optional Sat and Sun extensions!

Class Title: Fantasy Week: Sculpture 
Instructor: Maureen Carlson


Class Description:  What would you create if you had no limits to your sculpting abilities, or imagination, or time, and you had a mentor and instructor to help you bring your ideas to life?

Come spend the week with Maureen and explore new sculpting techniques and ways of seeing what it is that you see. . 

Format: 5-day clay retreat

Experience Level: Intermediate and Advanced

Class details will be uploaded soon!!!  The project is a polymer clay Wall Doll with Attitude!

Technique Class /4-day class

The Well-dressed Mouse: The Ultimate Mouse Class
Instructor: Katherine Dewey

Note:  This class is limited to 10 People.  As of march 24, 2008, the class has room for 1 more student!!  Sign up or put your name on the waiting list in case we have cancellations.   
 

Technique Class /3-day class

       Class Title:  Sweet Fairies
       Instructor:
       Maureen Carlson
 

Technique Class /3-day class

       Class Title: 
Sculpting People You Know
      
Instructor: Maureen Carlson
 

Technique Class /weekend retreat

       Class Title:  Make Your Own
    Sculpted Walking Stick
      
  Instructor: Maureen Carlson

In this class you’ll create a uniquely personal walking stick by adding clay, fibers, beads and charms to a simple wooden walking stick.  The result will be a one-of-a-kind fully usable walking stick as well as a metaphorical symbol of your personal life journey. 

Jordan Community Ed:
952-492-6211

Shakopee Community Ed:
952-496-5029

Technique Class /two consecutive Wednesdays

       Class Title:  Polymer Clay Basics: Beads, Baubles & Bangles
      
  Instructor: Maureen Carlson

Learn everything that you'll need to know to start to make your own polymer clay beads for use in ear rings, bracelets, pendants and necklaces.

Jordan Community Ed:
952-492-6211

Shakopee Community Ed:
952-496-5029

Part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes
Weekend Retreat

       Class Title: 
    The Dollmaking Circle
 A Creative Process for
 Personal Growth and Healing
       Instructor: Barb Kobe
 

    Art Festival in Jordan

 
Applications may be downloaded at the Chamber of Commerce Site.  This is a juried fine arts and fine craft festival, with other activities including a bike tour, Jaycees Pork in the Park, antique fair and health fair.

Technique Class and part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes

   
      Class Title:
     Elementals:
   Earth Spirits
    Instructor:
    Maureen Carlson
 

Technique Class /3-day class

June 27 - 29, 2008

       Class Title:   A Magical Hiding Place for Fairies: A Fairy Tree with    Embellishments

Instructor: Diane Keeler

KIDS CLASSES for July and August

2-hour Evening Class - for Kids Ages 6 - 106

Evening Classes: July 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2008

August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008

Class Titles

KC1. - July 1- Fantasy Animals

KC2. - July 8 - Rainbow Dragons

KC3. - July 15 - Many Mini Playful People

KC4. - July 22 - Mirror Mirror On the Wall: Learn the Basics of Sculpting Faces

KC5. - August 5 - It's a Box.  It's a Bed.  It's a Bed Box! 

KC6. - August 12 - Bouncing Birds: Fun Shelf Sitting Note Holders

KC7. - August 19 - Tiny Teacup Fairies

KC8. - August 25 - Beautiful Beads: for Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings or Embellishments

These polymer clay workshops are designed for adults and kids to do together.  Topics will be simple enough for kids but have enough detail in them to make it fun for adults, as well.  In fact, the adults may have to work to keep up with the kids!

Each workshop is a separate class, so sign up for each one separately. 

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
each Tuesday
Evening in July
EXCEPT for July 29

Experience Level: All

























 

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Photo 1: Fantasy Animals and Many Mini Playful People for classes

Photo 2: Beautiful Beads

Technique Class /1-day class

July 11, 2008

Class Title: Synchronicity and Simplicity in Action
A Bead Sampler

Instructor: Lindly Haunani

This workshop is appropriate for a beginner or as a refresher/expansion course for the more experienced polymer clay artist.  Come with your two magical hands and your sense of humor: be prepared to be amazed and leave with an enhanced sense of your artistic self and a beautiful sampler of beads. 

Technique Class and part of our Expressive Arts series/2-day class

July 12 - 13, 2008 

       Class Title: Fantastic Fish....Creative Expedition

Instructor: Lindly Haunani

"Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will eat for a lifetime."
Chinese Proverb 

Most likely you have heard this proverb quoted before. Here is another way to interpret this wisdom. “Give an artist a comfortable project to do and she will be nourished for the day. Teach an artist how to fish for ideas and they will enjoy a lifetime of creative abundance.”

Experience Level: All

Technique Class /4-day class

       Class Title: 
Sculpting Old World St. Nicholas Figures/character Dolls

Learn to sculpt character faces, hands and boots/shoes, plus how to put them all together into a 15 to 30-inch doll (or, if you prefer, a figurative mixed media sculpture).
      
Instructor: Maureen Carlson
 

Technique Class /1-day class

       Class Title: 
Dragons:  Sculpting  a 7 to 10-inch Polymer Clay Dragon
      
Instructor: Val Daniels
 

Technique Class /1-day class

       Class Title: 
Keepsake Dragon:  Sculpting  a Dragon Box with Polymer Clay
      
Instructor: Val Daniels
 

Technique Class /1-day class

       Class Title: 
Babies:  Sculpting Small Babies in Polymer Clay
      
Instructor: Val Daniels
 

Technique Class

Class Title:   No Hollow Promise – A Survey of Hollowware Possibilities   
Instructor: Jeff Lloyd Dever

Class description:  Whether your focus is jewelry, vessels, or sculptural objects, this survey class will expose you to this unique hollowware technique and approach.  The informal four-day format and evening studio access will allow participants to focus on one area of directed study or sample the variety of possibilities. 

Class Fee: $450 for 4-day class, includes evening studio time

Technique Class

Class Title: 
Make Your Own Fused Glass Beads and Soldered Chain Linked Bracelet
      
Instructor: Robin Aronson

Learn all the basics of creating stunning fused glass beads.  You'll also learn how to solder metal rings to create bracelets and necklaces for showcasing your work. 

Experience Level: All

Technique Class /7-day class

       Class Title: 
Fantasy Week: Sculpting Your Dreams in Polymer Clay
      
Instructor: Maureen Carlson
 

This week is about helping each student create those characters and accessories which most appeal to him or her.  There will be group lessons but also lots of individual attention to help make those "dreams" come true.

Experience Level: All

Sept. 7 - 13: Maureen on retreat in Colorado

Sept. 19 - 21: Private Group Retreat

Part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes -
Weekend Retreat

       Class Title: 
    The Dollmaking Circle
       A Creative Process for
 Personal Growth and Healing
       Instructor: Barb Kobe
 

October 16 - 19: Private Group Retreat

Technique Class and part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes - 3-day Retreat

       Class Title: 
    Personal Shamanic Figures in Imitative Polymer Clay
      
       Instructor: Victoria Hughes
 

Nov. 1,2008
 

Maureen's Photo
Gallery:
 

Class Title: A Day of Faces
with Maureen Carlson and Barb Kobe

 Time: 9:00 - noon: Face Sculpting Techniques
 with Maureen  - using polymer clay
1:00 - 4:00: Making Faces Barb Kobe Style
- using air dry clay


Class Description:
Explore faces with two professionals in the field  of sculpting faces in both airdry and oven-baked clay, such as polymer clay.

Format: 1- day clay retreat

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate,

Technique Class & Part of our Expressive Arts Series of Classes

Nov. 2, 2008

Barb Kobe

Class Title:Surface Embellishments for Fabric Creations, including Art Dolls, Art Quilts and Artist Trading Cards

Instructor: Barb Kobe


Class Description: Immerse yourself for a day in the colors and textures and techniques of fabric embellishment with one of the masters of surface design, Barb Kobe.

Time:  Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Format: 1- day expressive arts retreat