Yuriy - March Demo

Yuriy demonstrated his intricate cane technique for our March meeting. What a treat! Yuriy brought his mom, Irina (pictured below). Yuriy made all the huge canes at our meeting. Our demo's aren't usually 4 hours long but everyone was eager to stay an extra hour to see him finish his bead. It was absolutely fascinating to watch. We all learned alot. Yuriy was a great teacher and full of tips and innovative new techniques.

There were also a few new faces at the meeting. Welcome new members! We're looking forward to seeing you all next month (April 22) when Tracy demonstrates the polymer clay art doll.

Great contrasting colors.



Shaping the crescent.



Interesting patterns.


Combining patterns.


Combining all the patterns.


A view from the top.


Yuriy reduced the cane down and shaped it into a triangle wedge. Then he sliced little triangles and began putting them together to form the star shape.


Leveling out the clay.


Front of finished bead.





Back of finished bead.


Yuriy and Irina.


Thank you Yuriy for a fantastic demo! Great job!

Lindly Haunani Workshop May '07

Lindly will be teaching 2 separate one day classes (BEST BUY - both days including materials fee $157)
May 5 day one: Wearable Color Samples/ Colorful Textile Inspirations
May 6 day two: Haunani Gane
at Cottonwood Art School, Colorado Springs, CO.

contact pegmontieth@aol.com for registration form and further information

Lindly Haunani May 5 workshop- all levels
Materials fee: $15 Includes clay and findings Join Lindly Haunani, an acclaimed colorist- best known for her sensitive use of color AND her somewhat colorful sense of humor- for a fun and enlightening day. You will learn strategies for designing and mixing cohesive color schemes, including how to choose a level of saturation within your comfort zone. You will learn the secret to making successful "skinny" skinners that will be used to make several different laminated textile patterns including the popular Log Cabin Quilt design, Seminole Patchwork and a variation of Nine Patch. In addition to having fun, you will leave with a series of wearable color samples. You will increase your awareness of how appropriate color choices and contrasts can add impact to your work.
Haunani Gane
Lindly Haunani Workshop
May 6 2007
Some say that Mokume Gane rhymes with "play with clay all day" and that is exactly what you will be doing during this fun, fast paced exploration of this excitingly versatile technique. You will learn valuable tricks and tips while making a brooch, pendant and earring set.

Haunani Gane =Glistening, gossamer, intriguing layers of polymer clay characterize this version of Mokume Gane.which is an adaptation of an ancient layered metalworking technique. You will learn the keys to color selection, how to tint translucent clay, make a mokume block and useful strategies for multi-layered construction. Discover what works best for beads, sculptural surfaces and flat pieces that have the illusion of real depth. Explore ways to manipulate the surface finish to accentuate the beautiful designs you have created.
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by poly play 3/2/07