Faux Stones | Polymer Clay Workshop

$60.00 $150.00

Due to popular demand, Leanne is back to teach you how she creates her beautiful faux stones from polymer clay.

You’ll not just learn how to create one, but multiple variations (think agate, jade, etc.).

This will be a fun day of creative polymer exploration!

Please note that we will not be focusing on the final finish (sanding and buffing). This is an individual taste and can be achieved at home at a later stage. We are happy to guide you through what you will need for this if you require it.
The photos provided are examples of Leanne’s work – you can choose your own colours/stones on the day.

Date & Time:
Sunday 9th June 2024
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.

Venue:
The Whimsical Bead Studio, in Healesville, Vic

Tutor:
Leanne Fergeus.
Leanne has had a passion for creating art since she was old enough to hold a pencil.
With a career spanning several decades, she has found ways to express herself through several mediums – polymer clay, watercolours, botanical illustration, pottery, mosaics patchwork and many other art forms.
Leanne studied Colour and Design at the Melbourne Studio of Art.

Skill Level:
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels including beginners.

Cost:
$150 plus clay if needed. You are welcome to bring your own or purchase on the day.

Price includes:
– Tuition
– Basic Notes
– Accent Clay
– 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;
  • Polymer Clay – or purchase on the day (primarily Cernit translucent);
  • Moulds or Cutters  (or borrow ours);
  • 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!