About The Class
Instructor: Debbie Jackson
Medium: Polymer Clay
Workshop Title: Culture in Clay
Don’t you love world textiles? The crossover of traditional textile techniques into a modern material like polymer clay can push you out of your comfort zone and expand your creative mind. Focusing primarily on Japanese shibori techniques and a bit of African textiles, students will learn a variety of traditional dye-resist patterns involving binding, clamping, folding, stitching and pole-wrapping. These patterns are transferred to polymer clay veneers which will then be used to create either a small wall piece, major neckpiece or brooch. Some experience with polymer clay including clay conditioning, tool use, and how to make a simple cane.
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About The Instructor
Debbie Jackson
Debbie Jackson is an artist, author, and educator with over 30 years of experience in polymer clay and a passion for creating jewelry, dolls, and home decor. Her work has been displayed and sold in numerous galleries, art shows and exhibitions, and is currently being showcased in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture gift shop in Washington, D.C. Debbie wrote her first book, ‘Polymer Clay Jewelry' (2004) and has been featured in numerous art publications. "Africa speaks through my art", says Debbie, as evidenced by her embracing rich colors, textures, symbols and bold patterns as a common thread throughout her work.
Cost
Application Fee: $60.00
Residents: $1,555.00
(Tuition, Fees, Room & Board Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)Commuters: $1,255.00
(Tuition, Fees, Lunch and Dinner Tuesday dinner through Sunday lunch)
Debbie Jackson
These photos are representative of the instructor’s work, not necessarily of work that will be produced during the workshop.
