As previously mentioned I decided to investigate crafting with Polymer Clay. By chance I was amazingly lucky and came across a wonderful lady Karol Male at Coveted Artistry - who makes the most marvelous polymer clay jewellery, and also shares her knowledge and skills by holding workshops.
Attending the beginners workshop in her lovely studio in Dereham I didn't believe I would be able to achieve the wonderful effects in canework she showed us. But with her patient tuition I did. I was so pleased with what I achieved with Karols help (true I do need further practice and to hone my skills). I was completely hooked and all morning I could only focus on what we were doing and hardly touched the tea and biscuits kindly provided. (I know unusual!)
I was determined to attend Karol's Intermediate workshop which I did and I absolutely loved making more intricate canes. However now all I want to do is sit and practice and create with clay. However daily life intrudes, why do I have to work, eat, cook, clean I could be rolling, kneading, blending and creating. Oh well I will fit it in when I can.
I have put in some pictures of some of the work I did in progress and I have to say thank you to Karol not only a great teacher but also a truly lovely lady I feel fortunate to have met. No doubt we will keep in touch and I am sure I will be back for other workshops.
Bye for now xx
Monday, 26 September 2011
Saturday, 24 September 2011
At Last! My First Post!
After following the wonderful blogs of others (for a long time) I have at last taken the plunge and started my own blog. I have been so impressed by my lovely daughter's blog, Strawberry Laces, that I asked for her help - which I really needed. So this first tentative start is thanks to her (thank you my lovely),
Why.. Well I love making things and trying to learn new crafts. I tend to be a bit of a butterfly learning a little of something (crochet, sewing etc) but never really becoming an expert at anything. I wanted to share some of my creations and interests as well as keeping a record of our adventures as a family for us to look back on in the future.
I currently enjoy playing with wool sweaters and scarves, felting them and creating kooky brooches. But my latest and newest Passion is Polymer Clay - thanks to the wonderful Karol at Coveted Artistry her super tuition has me completely hooked. In part all inspired because my daughter wanted a Liquorice Allsorts bracelet which I have at last made for her. Will write again soon. x
Why.. Well I love making things and trying to learn new crafts. I tend to be a bit of a butterfly learning a little of something (crochet, sewing etc) but never really becoming an expert at anything. I wanted to share some of my creations and interests as well as keeping a record of our adventures as a family for us to look back on in the future.
I currently enjoy playing with wool sweaters and scarves, felting them and creating kooky brooches. But my latest and newest Passion is Polymer Clay - thanks to the wonderful Karol at Coveted Artistry her super tuition has me completely hooked. In part all inspired because my daughter wanted a Liquorice Allsorts bracelet which I have at last made for her. Will write again soon. x
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