Expression of Interest | ‘Creating Butterfly Canes from Polymer Clay’ Workshop

$60.00 $140.00

This workshop has been popular so we’ve decided to open expressions of interest for a future class. If you are interested in this workshop, please sign up for restock notifications below and if we get enough interest, we’ll run another session in the future (you will receive an email when it goes live to book in if you’d like to).

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In this brand new workshop, Siobhan will teach you, step by step, how to achieve a stunning butterfly wing cane from polymer clay that can be used in multiple applications.

You will firstly create a complex skinner blend plug of your choice of colours before embarking on transforming it into a spectacular butterfly wing.

The photos provided are examples of Siobhan’s work and demonstrate just how creative you can get with your butterflies.

For the more advanced students looking for more to do on the day, Siobhan will also teach you how to create a bottom wing and different wing patterns.

Please note: Creating finished jewellery is not the objective of this workshop – photos are for demo purposes only.

Date & Time:
TBA
10.00am to 4.30pm

The studio will be open from 9.45am.
Please arrive by 10am so that you don’t miss any important information and can choose your clay colours if required. We recommend you consider your colour choices prior to the beginning of the workshop so you can start on time. Siobhan will be on hand to help if needed.

Venue:
The Whimsical Bead Studio, in Healesville, Vic

Tutor:
Siobhan Van Bergeijk
Siobhan is a jewellery artist and designer who takes her inspiration from just about anywhere – nature, patterns, styles, fashion, eras, food and art. Siobhan has used many different mediums and is currently working with polymer clay and its limitless potential of shape, colour and pattern. She can translate and manipulate just about anything she sees into a wearable piece of polymer clay art!

Skill Level:
We recommend that you have a little experience with polymer clay before attending this workshop.
If you are able to confidently condition polymer clay, you will be fine to attend.
If you are a completely beginner and would like to attend this workshop please reach out before booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Cost:
$140 plus clay if needed. You are welcome to bring your own or purchase on the day.
Price includes:
– Tuition
– Use of tools/equipment
– Morning and Afternoon tea (please let us know of any intolerances or allergies and we’ll do our best to accommodate you)
– Tea/coffee

EFTPOS & Credit Card Facilities Available.

All bookings require a deposit with the balance to be paid on the day.
Payment plans are available so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require this option.
Bookings will be made on a first come, first served basis however a deposit must be made before your booking is secure (or a payment plan put in place).
Please see our Workshop Terms & Conditions page for full workshop terms and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns.

Places are strictly limited as we run with small class sizes ensuring that all participants receive personalised attention from their tutor. At all Whimsical Bead events, you are not just a number!

What to Bring:

  • Your Basic Polymer Clay Tool Kit (if you’d prefer to use your own tools) ie. acrylic roller, tissue blade, craft knife, needle tool, knitting needle, acrylic block etc. You can borrow ours if you do not have your own;
  • Flexible Blade;
  • Polymer Clay – or purchase on the day
  • Container to bring your work home in;
  • Your lunch (or you can go into town on your lunch break);
  • Notebook/Pen/Pencil if you would like to take notes.

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 always small with usually no more than 8-10 students.
  • We provide a friendly, inviting space and cater for many challenges you may face  (health issues, food intolerances, anxiety, etc, 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 have a garden space that can be helpful to those who are on the autism spectrum or experience sensory overload – it can be a good space to retreat to in order to reset before returning to your workshop. We also have our studio pup – Kenzi Mae (our 3 year old Golden Retriever).
  • 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!

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