Participants will discover the fun of beadmaking, learning the basics of working with poly clay and of making millefiori canes to create an endless range of beads . With this material and technique you can create an enormous variety of beautiful beads of all sizes and patterns.
Millefiori is a process traditionally used with glass. It is when multicoloured canes are joined together, cut crosswise and joined into new groups. The canes can then be further sliced crosswise and used in many ways. Participants will learn about conditioning the polyclay, the making of the canes and then the beads, the curing and even some basic jewellery techniques and other decorative pieces. This process is great fun and has so many possibilities.
MATERIALS CHARGE: $20.00
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
a chair
small snap lock bags
a flattish plastic container with lid (not disposable plastic)
ruler
IF…. on the very slim chance….you have a pasta machine that will not be used for food again……These are great for making the beads and I will have a few but if you have one bring it along. NOTE-It will not be suitable for use with food ever again.
Stephanie has over 10 years experience working and teaching in this medium. The workshop is suitable for any ages above 12.
