Polymer Clay Extravaganza!

$960.00
Unit price per

Polymer Clay Extravaganza!
Instructor: Cynthia Toops
August 18-22, Monday - Friday, 5 days, 10:00 - 5:00
Class Fee: $960 | Materials Included

Prerequisites: All levels, returning students welcome

Cynthia Toops is widely recognized for her artistry in polymer clay, from her impeccable micro-mosaics to her fun, thin-sheet bracelets she has pushed the boundaries of the material through creative techniques and sensitivity to color. In this 5 day class, students will work on projects of their own design, jumping off from a wide selection of Cynthia's samples, while focusing on one or two techniques they wish to explore more intensively -- Micromosaics, carving, canework....this class will cover it all, a sort of independent study with demonstrations designed around the students themselves. It is open to all levels -- artists who want to add a new medium as well as advanced polymer clayers who would like to add new techniques or delve more deeply into particular techniques.

Students MAY Bring:

fine tipped tweezers
tissue blades

Instructor Bio:

Cynthia has been working with polymer clay since the 1980s. While she is known for her figurative micromosaic pieces, in the last few years she has been concentrating on thin sheet work, creating the cone and claw necklaces and the rolodex series. Most of her work is inspired by ethnic jewelry and ancient beads which she and her husband collect. Cynthia has a BFA in printmaking from the University of Washington and a BA in Biology from Drake University. She spends long hours researching and planning work with Dan Adams, her husband and collaborator. Besides her jewelry work and teaching, she enjoys sushi.

Watch the interview we did with Cynthia at her studio, on September 2024: click HERE

Learn more about the Instructor, HERE.

Tools are available to purchase through Danaca Design Studio with 15% student discount code. Shop tools HERE. If you don’t see what you need please email us, dana@danacadesign.com.

Review our class cancellation policy HERE.

All students must fill out and electronically submit the Danaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver form before attending class.