About the Artist: Deborah is a self-taught woven bead artist and polymer clay sculptures. She started 25 years ago in her artistic endeavors, Since then she has learned so many techniques she is eager to teach. She sculpts in 2d and 3D forms. She love to be inspired by nature and all things that are whimsical. She also has gone into making oyster shell ornaments and trees made of all shells that are sold at the gallery.
Creating objects with polymer clay is not only pleasurable, but the completed piece has an enduring quality for many, many years and generations. The class will reduce the complexity to simple and easily understood steps in a relatively short and fun time. In this class you will learn from a very experienced polymer artist. Not only does she make jewelry and more from the polymer clays, but she also is a fine maker of beaded jewelry.
In this class you will learn: -
-How to make “skinner-blend” and turn it into a complex cane called “milefiore” or, thousand flowers in Italian.
-Tips and tricks
-The correct clay to use
-How to condition the clay and why
-Bake, or cure time for your project
-How to use a pasta machine
Location: Heart2Hands Gallery & Studios – Sunroom
472 East 2nd Street
Clayton, NC 27520
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: $85.00 Includes all materials and use of equipment. This class is for students Adults 18+
In this class there will be usage of sharp tools and equipment.
Please feel free to bring a lidded drink. You will have ample space to work, but it is a maximum of 8 students so that each student can have one on one help with the instructor. Please leave your number on sign up so we can contact you quickly incase the instructor must cancel the class.
