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Kathy Hepburn and Denise Pinnell Workshop 2

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Holding it All Together: Crafting unique shawl pins and slides to adorn woven wraps and scarves using some simple clay techniques

Workshop 2 is sold out!  Add your name to the waiting list by sending an email with your information and interest to programs@sandiegoknitters.com


Knitted wraps, shawls, and scarves deserve a beautiful focal fastener that complements the piece. In this class you will learn how to craft unique shawl pins and slides out of polymer clay to adorn and hold in place your knitted works of art. Participants will receive an introduction to polymer clay and follow step-by-step instructions on how to consider clay color selection, prepare and condition clay for project use, apply simple clay techniques to create a patterned and/or textured surface, and craft one shawl pin and one scarf slide. The class will also include a “live” demonstration of Color Mixr™ for Polymer Clay, an App that allows a perfect color match between a knitted piece and the polymer clay fastener.

Important Note: This workshop takes place at the Holiday Inn Express in Cardiff.

Instructor for this workshop is Kathy Hepburn

Level of Experience:  All levels welcome. This is a hands-on workshop.

Homework:  You might like to identify and bring a knitted piece with your favorite colors and/or one with an open weave that could be held in place with a shawl pin. This piece can serve as inspiration for your in-class creation.

Materials:  Bring ruler and an Exacto or craft knife, if you have one. If you have experience in working with polymer clay and your own tools, please bring your pasta machine, Plexiglas roller, and whatever other items you prefer.

Materials fee: $8 payable to instructor at workshop.  Each participant will receive a starter kit for working with polymer clay and creating a shawl pin and scarf slide. A selection of clay colors, including black and white, will be available for you to choose at the workshop. Other materials to finish and embellish your piece will be provided by the instructor. There will also be several pasta machines (for conditioning the clay) and two ovens for baking participants’ clay pieces.

Cost: $30 payable to the San Diego North Coast Knitters Guild. (Cost is for Guild members. Learn about non-members pricing here.)

How to Register: Sign up at the February Guild meeting or send an email to Programs@SanDiegoKnitters.com.  Be sure to include your name, the name of the workshop, your email address and a telephone number.

Learn more about Kathy on her website.

Details

Date:
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Venue

Holiday Inn Express
1661 Villa Cardiff Dr
Cardiff, CA
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Organizer

Karen des Jardins and Carol Myers
Email
Programs@SanDiegoKnitters.com