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Polymer Clay: Layers and Levels
This demo focused virtual class focuses on building layers in your work to provide a tactile quality with a depth of interest. But it is not just simple layering. We will discuss overhangs, undercuts, risers, and explore floating elements. However, to be successful with these ideas, we need to determine the steps in the process of putting it together, how layers are attached and in what order.
The instructor will encourage students to develop your own collection of veneers and components in colors, textures, and shapes that resonate with their own design aesthetic. The class will discuss sketching ideas and “auditioning” components as we develop a layered design. Different ways of attaching your layers will be covered and simple wire embellishments will be covered!
Prior experience with polymer clay is helpful but not required.
Meet the instructor
Lynn believes that the magic happens in the making—giving time to a creative practice; letting yourself become immersed in the process; sawing, sewing, forming, cutting, hammering, breaking, snapping, rolling, and bending. As you lean into the process, you notice the changes along the way, in your work and in yourself. She loves to share this experience through her many workshops.
Polymer clay is the main material that is used in Lynn’s art jewelry. It has magical properties that allow it to play well with other materials. Her approach is to develop simple elements using mark making, textures, and sgraffito techniques, then she combines and layers them to provide a depth of interest and tactile quality that she so enjoys.
Lynn Yuhr is a self-taught artist. She has a Masters degree in geology and spent 30 years being trained by mother nature. Observing and interpreting nature and the impacts from man-made structures was a way of life. The intersection of these observations (natural and man-made) is what has stuck with her and where she loves to play with her art jewelry.
“My playful curiosity drives my work. When I assess the possibilities, ignore convention, apply techniques from different mediums, and utilize unusual materials is when I have the most fun. I hope the playfulness is passed along to the wearer and brings them a little smile."
Materials & Tools
A list of materials and tools that will be covered in this virtual workshop can be found by clicking here. Student participation during or in-between class sessions is welcomed but not required - observers are welcome.