Polymer Clay Workshops Ateliers de la Pâte Polymère

Polymer Clay Classes at Lunes Bijoux

When: classes are available all year round and can be arranged to suit an individual’s times & needs.

Where: Lunes Bijoux has a dedicated craft area for classes.

Participants: 1 – 4. There is no minimum class number; however for convenience polymer clay classes are restricted to 4 participants in any one session. Classes can be designed to suit the age range & needs.

Price: 30 € beginners / 50 € Intermediate

Length of classes: 5 – 7 hours. This can be over two days (does not have to be two consecutive days) or a full day. Participants are responsible for arranging their own lunch. Picnic site available in the village or Restaurant La Luciole (open every lunchtime except Wednesday)

What’s included: tuition, 120g of clay (your choice of colours), tools, oven for curing, varnish, glue & refreshments.

What’s not included: jewellery findings and objects (these can be purchased on the day from the studio.)

What you need to know: Reservations are necessary; payment for the class on arrival is required.

You need to bring: an apron, any specific objects you may want to use / cover (most plastics will melt when cured!)

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Polymer Clay 1 Beginners (30€)

You will learn how to:

Condition & roll polymer clay

Make simple polymer clay canes: bull’s eye, striped, spiral, cookie cutter & checkerboard

Reduce & slice canes

Roll different shaped beads

From these techniques you will have the opportunity to create*:

Beads

A simple pendant

Fridge magnets

Bookmarks

Key rings

Polymer Clay 2 Beginners (30€)

You will learn how to:

Condition & roll polymer clay

Make complex polymer clay canes: flowers, abstract, pyramid, skinner blends

Reduce, slice & extend canes

Roll different shaped beads

Spiral techniques

From these techniques you will have the opportunity to create*:

Beads

A range of jewellery

Fridge magnets

Bookmarks

Pens

Napkin rings

Champagne / wine stoppers

Key rings

*the choice is yours; it may be possible to make several objects depending on how you use your clay. Findings are not included (pendant hangers, magnets, brooch pins, pens, stoppers etc., but they can be purchased on the day)

Polymer Clay 3 Intermediate (50€)

You will learn how to:

Mix your own colour palette

Use a clay gun

Advanced skinner blends

Marbling

Mokume Gane techniques

Reduce, slice & extend canes

Beyond the classes……

It is possible to reserve the craft centre in order to make your own creations without tuition. The use of the table, polymer clay tools & oven are all available.

10€ per person per session - maximum 3 hours / 4 people.

(Please note – this does not include clay, tools, finishings etc, all of which can be purchased on site.)

Dates des ateliers / workshops

Lunes Bijoux – Ateliers de la pâte polymère

Quand: les ateliers sont organisés toute au long de l’année.

Où: Le centre de Loisirs Créatifs à Lunes Bijoux.

Participants: 1 – 4. Les ateliers peuvent être adaptés selon l’age des participants.

Prix: 30 € débutant / 50 € intermédiaire

Durée des ateliers: 5 – 7 heures. Les ateliers peuvent être organisés sur deux jours si nécessaire. Vous êtes responsable pour votre déjeuner. Il y a un endroit au village pour pique-niqueur sinon le restaurant du village, La Luciole est ouvert tous les midis sauf les mercredis

Inclus: cours, 120g de pâte (à vous de choisir vos couleurs), outils, four pour la cuisson, vernis, colle & une boisson.

Ce qu’il faut ajouter: les apprêts pour faire des bijoux et les objets (vendu à la Perlerie – Lunes Bijoux)

Ce qu’il faut savoir: Les réservations sont obligatoires ; paiement nécessaire le jour de l’atelier avant de commencer.

Ce qu’il faut apporter: un tablier, des objets spécifiques selon vos besoin – il est possible de couvrir des objets en bois avec la pâte – à noter que la plupart des objets en plastiques fondent au four !

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