Date: February 23, 2007

Time: Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Ticket fee: (TBA)

Location:
Crafter's Cafe

Belair Beltway Plaza Shopping Center
7612 Belair Rd
Overlea , Md 21236
Phone: 410-882-5335

What is Crafter's Cafe?

 Class Dates and Titles: 
 
 #1. Saturday, Feb 24 - Wall Faces/Masks
 #2. Sunday, Feb. 25 - Dolls on the Wall - Alter Ego Dolls
 

Type of Classes:
 Technique Classes
Class Number: mc1
To Register for these Classes, contact Kathryn Ottman at imaginethisco@hotmail.com

Both classes will be held at
Crafter's Cafe

#1. Saturday, Feb 24 - Wall Faces/Masks

Learn to sculpt a face with Maureen Carlson, author of How to Make Clay Characters, Family and Friends in Polymer Clay and the recently published Fairies, Gnomes and Trolls.  Create a Wall Face or Mask to hang either inside your house or outside on your garden gate.  In either place, these character faces will surely add a touch of warmth and charm to the area.  The faces are designed not to wear, but to give personality to your environment.

These approximately 6-10-inch faces can be whimsical, realistic or from your far-out imagination.  You don’t need any previous face sculpting experience, as Maureen will show the step-by-step process for putting a face together, starting with the foil and wire armature.  If you have previous sculpting experience, then come prepared to ask questions and to learn little details which will sharpen your clay sculpting skills. 

Polymer clay is quite safe outside, though it will fade if placed in direct sunlight, and, if left unsealed, it may develop a freckled appearance somewhat like that of old weathered wood. Maureen has a clay ogre face which has been hanging outside her Center for Creative Arts classroom for several years - summer and winter.

 So come prepared to have fun as you bring to “life” your very own clay character.

Experience Level: All
 

Supplies needed for class: 

Supply fee of $2.50 for each student will cover cost of wire and wire mesh

* Polymer clay, conditioned and ready to use, any brand except Sculpey III: 6 ounces of scrap clay, 6 ounces of clay for skin (your choice of color), 6 ounces of greens and earth tones, in any combination, to use for leaves (if your character face will be surrounded by leaves) 
 

Saturday, Feb 24, Wall Faces/Masks

Also bring:
* 1 box aluminum foil
* 1 flat box for taking home project (you will bake it at home)
* Plastic bags for leftover clay
* Paring knife or utility knife
* Knitting needles in a variety of sizes, including one that is a size 6, 7 or 8
*Sharp needle tool
* Favorite sculpting tools (if you have them – don’t go out and buy any)
* Garden (optional) gloves to protect hands from wire mesh and wire
* Wire cutters
* Photo or picture of a face that appeals to you
Real leaves, if available, to use to create vein lines in clay leaves
* One quote or photo that inspires you 
*Work surface
Pasta Machine (no motors, please)
Paper towels or hand towel
Non-alcohol hand wipes
 

#2. Sunday, Feb. 25 - Dolls on the Wall - Alter Ego Dolls
Taught by Maureen Carlson in Maryland.  

Class Description:

The dictionary defines alter ego as: (1). Another side of oneself. (2) An intimate friend; constant companion.

Do you ever wish you had the opportunity to "meet" one of your alter egos? Here's the opportunity to do so - at least in doll form! Join Maureen Carlson as she shares her techniques for creating a one-of-a-kind, 12-inch tall art doll to hang on the wall.  Class begins with a fast-paced, humorous exercise in which each participant selects one of their alter egos to explore. Following this group process, each student will choose from a handout on body shapes one pattern which best fits their alter ego’s personality and attitude.  

Instruction will be given on creating a basic profile face, hands, shoes and hats – as well as accessories – from polymer clay.  These will then be baked and attached to the wire armature.  Next the body will be covered with fibers, yarn, fabric, beads, wires and buttons of the student’s choice.   Techniques for finishing the dolls will include painting, wrapping, gluing and sewing. Energy and personality, rather than realistic perfection, are the trademarks of these very personal dolls.

Experience Level: All

Sunday, Feb. 25

Supplies needed for class:  

Supply fee of $2.50 for each student will cover cost of wire and some body accessories.

Polymer clay, conditioned and ready to use, any brand except Sculpey III: 4 ounces of clay for skin (your choice of color), several 2-ounce packages of clay to use for hats, shoes and accessories (It’s best to bring a few extra colors, as your alter ego might surprise you with its choice of colors!)

Sunday, Feb. 25
Dolls on the Wall - Alter Ego Dolls

Also bring:

* 1 flat box for taking home project
* Plastic bags for leftover clay
* Paring knife or utility knife
* Knitting needles in a variety of sizes, including one that is a size 6, 7 or 8
* Sharp needle tool
* Favorite sculpting tools (if you have them – don’t go out and buy any)
* Wire cutters
* Round-nose pliers
* Flat-nose pliers
* Photo: Profile views of faces that appeal to you
* One quote or photo that inspires you or makes you laugh
* A small jar or box full of a few of the beads, baubles, ribbon snips, colors, shapes, textures and mementos that inspire you
* Needle and thread
* A selection of fabric scraps, ribbon, beads, buttons, threads, yarn, lace, etc. with which to dress your alter ego (Note: a favorite old dress, blouse, scarf or shirt may be the perfect thing to cut up and use as a wrap.)
* Scissors
* Work surface
* Paper towels or hand towel
* Non-alcohol hand wipes