‘Mokume Gane Hollow Polymer Pods’ Polymer Clay Workshop

In this fun workshop, Dani will show you firstly how to create a basic mokume gane veneer and then how to create these beautiful hollow pod beads using your new veneer/pattern sheet.

Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese metalworking technique, meaning ‘wood eye’ or ‘wood grain’, by which layers of contrasting colored metals are fused together with heat and pressure and worked to produce a patterned mixed-metal sheet.

Polymer clay artists have taken this technique and applied it to their medium. There are many different ways to achieve a mokume gane look in polymer clay – Dani will show you her tried and true, layering technique which produces some beautiful results.

Please note, jewellery construction (ie. making necklaces etc.) and polymer clay finishing techniques are not covered in this workshop, but time permitting we may be able to go through the basics of stringing a necklace.

If you would like to use this as a mokume gane workshop technique workshop only (and not create the pods), you are welcome to do so.

Date & Time:
Saturday 28th June
10.00am to 4.00pm

The studio will be open from 9.45am.

Venue:
The Whimsical Bead
Rear 183 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777
(Entry via Church Street/River Street Carpark)

Tutor:
Dani from The Whimsical Bead
Dani is the Owner/Director of Creativity of The Whimsical Bead and has been creating with polymer clay for 20 years and that, along with metal, is where her passion lies. Dani loves to teach and pass on her knowledge – particularly of polymer clay – and she feels very grateful that people want to learn from her.

Skill Level:
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
Beginners are more than welcome and encouraged.

Cost:
$140 plus clay if required (you are welcome to bring your own)
There is also a materials fee of between $10 – $20 depending on what you choose to create on the day.

Workshop Price includes:
– Tuition
– Notes/Handouts
– Use of Tools (if required)
– Consumables
– Morning and Afternoon tea (please let us know of any intolerances or allergies and we’ll do our best to accommodate you)
– Tea/coffee

If you would like to book a position for this class, you can do so online (preferred, so we all have a copy of the transaction) or call Dani on 0412 662 179. Once you have booked in, you will receive a manual ‘Confirmation of Booking’ email approximately a week before the workshop which will include a booking reminder plus all the information you need for this workshop (you may need to check your spam or promotions folder as sometimes they end up in there!).

Extra Information Regarding COVID/Illness:
We ask that you remember that we are a home based business run by someone with chronic illnesses. Many of our visitors are also immune compromised. Please do not visit the studio if you are unwell in any way. Thank you for your understanding.

Why Do a Workshop with Us?
Here’s what makes us different from other creative spaces.

•  All our Tutors are experienced in teaching and have many years of experience working with their respective mediums/in their field of expertise – for most of our tutors this is over 15 years experience.
• Our workshop sizes are small with usually no more than 12 students.
• We provide a friendly, inviting space and cater for many challenges you may face  (health issues, food intolerances, anxiety, etc.). Many of our students (and some of our tutors) suffer from chronic illness and have special needs. If you have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to Dani who will do her best to help you out;
• We use only high quality materials/products in our workshops and myself and our Tutors are familiar with how these work and can give you accurate information/answers to your questions;
• Students are able to browse our 1500+ products and purchase if they wish to either before, during or after their workshop;
• We offer payment plan options on most workshops as we understand that finances can be tight (please email if you’d like to take advantage of this);
• We are fully insured and there is always someone on site who has a Level 2 first aid qualification and asthma management training. All tutors who are working with children have current, valid Working with Children Checks.
• We offer ‘after workshop’ support for all our students. Students can ask questions of our tutors and refresh any information they need to after the workshop via email, phone or in our Facebook group especially for students.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you at the Studio very soon!