Art Dolls, Polymer Clay with Barbara McGuire

Art Dolls, Polymer Clay with Barbara McGuire

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11/5/2023-11/10/2023

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$150.00

EXPLORING THE DOLL - POLYMER CLAY & METAL
INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA MCGUIRE

"Exploring Wall Dolls" with polymer, metals and molds - instructor Barbara A. McGuire

Learn a focused skill set including polymer BB Mokume, simple polymer canes, reduction molding and
base metal etching. Class will focus on concepts of emphasis, scale and proportion in the overall design
of your wall doll. Use your visual eye to create statement wall art. All skill levels welcome, no
prerequisite.

Materials list for project (included in fee) Students are welcome to bring personal supplies to create
additional works. Molds, and textures are provided.

Polymer clay (white, black, translucent, pearl), Alcohol inks, acrylic paint – burnt umber, 24 gauge sheet
metal, etching solution, rubber texture patterns (provided), silicone cast for (face) molds, gloves, masks,
tools, metal shears, etc.

Class Fee: $150 
Materials Fee: 0 
Prerequisites: None

  • Polymer Clay Tools (school has student kits)
    • Polymer Clay Blades (1 stiff; 1 flexible, one wavy blade)
    • Acrylic Roller
    • Pasta Machine (school has pasta machines)
    • Tile or Glass Work Surface (school will provide)
    • Small Dish for Alcohol
    • Rag or Paper Towel (for spills)
    • Cotton Swabs
    • Tissue paper non textured absorbent papers
    • Deli Wrap or Plastic Wrap (for clay storage and impression)
    • Designated Oven for Curing Clay (provided by the school)
    • Texture Scrubbie for Backings
    • Needle Tool, or Hand Drill (for holes)

McGuire, Barbara

Barbara McGuire is an award-winning author and artist known for her work in polymer clay. Her signature style is recognized in her colorful Mokume Gane art to wear and expressive caned faces. Barbara lives near Asheville, NC, and teaches locally, privately by appointment and online classes via Zoom.

Contact - barbara@womancreativeconnection.com