Anytime I can take a class with Kari McKnight Holbrook, I jump at the chance. Last week she was visiting SmittenDust, our local art haven, teaching several classes. I was able to sign up for two. The first involved making a polymer angel canvas. These are Kari's.
Kari is an excellent teacher -- first of all, she explains well.
She brings lots of supplies to share.
And she shows us how to use them. And makes sure we know how!
All of this she does with great good humor, which always makes a workshop more fun. And she is ready, willing and able to give assistance when needed.
We all started with a basic shape template of an angel to fit in a 5x7 canvas. We learned about conditioning the polymer clay and spent a good deal of time at the pasta machine mixing colors till they were "just right." Basically, she turned us loose and let us fly.
These are several stages of my angel. First, just the clay on a worksheet.
Then with more details.
Then baked and wiped with a sepia glaze that brings out the texture.
Finally, the finished piece with its creator. You can't tell from this but after the photo above, I added coppery gold to her wings.
What was fun was that even though we all chose the same basic template for our angels, they all were very different. This is Dusty's. (Dusty is also Ms. SmittenDust!)
Here, Linda is adding touches to her angel's dress.
And this is Amy's as it went into the oven -- we loved her dreadlock pony tail!
I'm not terribly familiar with polymer. I've made a few things before -- mostly beads or covering boxes (that was in another Kari class!). This was a terrific experience and I ended up with a project that I like. (And will like a little more when I perk up the mouth and eyes!)
All in all, I'd say if you have a yen to try something new and creative and Kari comes to your town (she also does a number of the national events, including Art and Soul and Create),
sign up!
Next time I'll show you the fun of gelli printing!
I have an angel I made with Kari long ago and I love it. Looks like a great workshop, sorry I missed it.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you how much I like your angel!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love how the angel's hair suggests movement, like she's in motion and her hair is blowing peacefully in the breeze. So creative!!
ReplyDeleteYour angel is darling with the breeze blowing in her tresses ♥
ReplyDeleteKari's angels are lovely too ...
what a great time you had!
Clay on canvas is something I have wanted to play with...
Happy Weekend to you and yours dear Jeanie...
oxo
A fun post, Jeanie - that angel will always remind you to let the breeze blow through your hair and to keep smiling!
ReplyDeleteJeanie, your angel is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat that you had so much fun creating it!
Have a wonderful Weekend!
Oh Jeanie such a beautiful angel in time to display for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring day for you.
Happy weekend!
hugs
Shane
You did a really good job! I like the textured look. And it's neat that everyone could create their own look even with the same template.
ReplyDeleteI love your angel!! You're so talented, Jeanie! And what a great class.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun and the angels are so, well, angelic. Your beautiful angel looks like she has a bit of your personality in her.
ReplyDeleteNow that does look like fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the angel too!
Oh fun! I love how your angel turned out. Sounds like such a fun class!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love your angel :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
Oh what fun you all are having. Love how your gal turned out she's "heavenly!"
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Leann
Looks like a wonderful class and experience! And for sharing your very cute handiwork! ;)
ReplyDeleteNo one ever said angels have to be confined to the Christmas seasons! Angels are messengers, of course, and it looks to me as though the message of your angel might be something like, "Hark! These angel-makers sing!"
ReplyDeleteIt looks like wonderful fun. Thanks for sharing!
I am way behind - and playing catch up. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI would love to take a class like that!! I seriously need to check out some art classes, I love mixed media and use it a lot when I scrapbook. I also love to see an artist at work. Is Polymer clay the same clay that can be used to make jewelry?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to have a go at that!
Have a great week!
Tammy
I just love your big, proud smile.
ReplyDeleteYour angel is adorable. What fun! Looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteMust have been a lot of fun! And the result is gorgeous! Love your angel :)
ReplyDeleteDagmar
I love yours!
ReplyDeleteEsp the wind in her hair:)
Beautiful angel, beautiful you:)
-Jennifer
Oh, these are sweet! I love polymer clay--so much you can do with that stuff! I love your blue angel--her hair is amazing! And look at you--so happy with your angel--I love that! :o) Smitten Dust--wonderful name for a creative place! Cant' wait to see your Gelli prints!! Happy week, my friend ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie! Oh, these are just darling. I love yours. I'd say you know your way around with the clay! Sounds like a fun day. You should frame your little card and have it out in your home for Christmas. Thanks for popping in to see my little Tilda.
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Oh my goodness... your angel canvas is fabulous. I would have never thought to use clay on a canvas. It looks so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteGOSH, YOU are soooo creative!
ReplyDeleteArtistic and nice!
I cannot get over how beautiful your angel is. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. I so admire your creativity and talent.
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