‘Sculpted Native Gum Flowers’ Advanced Polymer Clay Cane Making Workshop
$175.00
Due to popular demand, Siobhan has created this class to teach you how to create her interpretation of these gorgeous gum flowers, leaves and gum nuts all from polymer clay.
We will firstly carefully create our gum flower canes in your choice of colours (up to 3, depending on your skill level), then move onto our gum leaf canes. From there we will reduce our canes to your desired size then slice, texture and assemble a floral arrangement. The little gum nuts are a finishing touch before we bake.
This is a cane skill class, and our aim is to make at least one floral arrangement with our canes to understand the techniques involved for a more sculpted 3D effect. From there you can personalise and stylise your own arrangements whilst at home, using the canes created in class, for your own individual creations.
Date & Time:
Saturday 3rd May
9.30am to 5.00pm
The studio will be open from 9.15am.
Please be ready to start your workshop at 10am so that you don’t miss any important information.
Please Note: if you are late to class, you may be asked to wait until a suitable pause in tuition when your tutor will come and get you and catch you up so you do not interrupt the flow of the workshop.
Venue:
The Whimsical Bead
Rear 183 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777
(Entry via Church Street/River Street Carpark)
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:
This is an advanced class and is open only to students who are experienced with polymer clay.
You must have some prior experience in cane making and reduction and/or have completed a number of Siobhan’s cane making classes. Skinner blend knowledge and experience is a must.
Cost:
$175 plus polymer clay (you are welcome to bring your own or purchase on the day).
Workshop Price includes:
– Tuition
– Use of Tools (if needed)
– 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
EFTPOS & Credit Card Facilities Available.
All bookings require a non-refundable deposit to be secure, with the balance to be paid on the day of the workshop.
You also have the option of paying in full upfront.
Payment plans are available so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require this option.
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 our workshops, you are not just a number!
What to Bring:
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Polymer Clay – a variety of colours (or purchase on the day).
This is a jam packed class so save time on the day, please have a look at some gum flower images prior to class and pre-plan your colour choices for the flowers; -
Tissue Blade;
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Craft Knife;
- Acrylic Block;
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Container and cling wrap for taking home your work;
- 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 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!
