2019 Land-Based Cruise & Winery Extravaganza Polymer Clay Classes

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Lisa Pavelka will be your guide to multiple technique workshops where you'll learn these exciting design concepts and techniques that will expand your creative repertoire with concepts that are easily adapted to other types of clay projects and mixed media work. Students only need to bring a clay dedicated pasta machine and clamp.

Check out samples of class projects below.

(Want to travel light? A small number of pasta machine/clamp sets are available for rent with a $10 flat fee;
first come - first serve)

Day 1 Agenda (Thursday September 5, 2019) - Meet & Greet Pizza Party & Demo

Arrive at the resort, settle in, relax, take a swim, or whatever, at 6:00pm, we’ll gather for pizza, salad, and treats, followed by a short and sweet demo by Lisa. Did we say there was going to be wine?

Day 2 Agenda (Friday September 6, 2019) - Clamshell Abacuss Pearl Cuff & Potluck

Learn how to create an anticlastic form in polymer clay to create this gorgeous and comfortable cuff bracelet that is sure to turn heads. We'll create two, simple millifiori designs in a monochromatic palette. From there, you'll learn how to add kinetic sliding pearl accents that resemble the beads on an abacus. Learn how to work using heat setting technique for ease of complex creations in your clay work. A bonus demonstration on how to achieve satin-smooth polished surfaces on cured clay.

At 6:00pm, well meet for a potluck. Participants can contribute anything they like, but there's no obligation to bring anything, just come and eat! Wine again???

Day 3 Agenda (Saturday September 7, 2019) - Solder-Less "Silver" Bezel Frames for Clay Effects followed by Winery Tour and Gourmet Winery Banquet

Saturday's workshop will focus on creating professional looking bezel settings using inexpensive findings to create a textured metal focal frame that can be used to fill with numerous materials and techniques. But, we'll learn how to how to create Lisa's "Pavelkite" Fauxpal (faux opal) effect with an exciting new product. Lisa will demonstrate how switching substrate colors will impact the finished color and reflectivity of your finished piece. Then you'll get to see just how easy it is to get glass-like finishes using using quick cure resin in addition to creating two types of hidden suspensions. Lisa will demonstrate how to create precision striping to use as optional border embellishement.

At 6:00, we'll meet up for a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery, followed by a gourmet dining experience in a private room overlooking the winery. Chef Michael will prepare a delicious dinner paired with a wine tasting experience.

Day 4 (Sunday September 8, 2019) Check-out and Goodbye

Collect your belongings by noon, wish everyone adieu and pilfer some snacks on your way out.

Day 4 Agenda (Sunday September 8, 2019) - We'll gather our swag and check out time.

Lisa Pavelka is an award-winning artist, author and designer who has worked professionally for over two decades with mixed mediums including polymer/metal clays, resin, wire and crystal to name a few. Lisa has organized creative cruises and European retreats in addition to her other international workshops, year round. She has served as one of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS inaugural Ambassadors. Her artwork and tutorials are regularly featured in numerous magazines and books, including four that she's authored herself. Lisa's signature product line is distributed to over 40 countries. Many people recognize her for her many appearances on TV shows such as HGTV’s Carol Duvall Show, DIY Network’s Jewelry Making, Discovery Channel, JTV, and more. Lisa believes that everyone is an artist! She is dedicated to helping others discover their "canvas." Learn more about Lisa at: www.lisapavelka.com