Thursdays, February 20 & March 6, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm - 2 Sessions

Create beautiful 3D Plants & Flowers!

Why choose between 2D & 3D Media when you can enjoy the best of both worlds? Create a relief form with polymer clay and then apply acrylic paint. Find inspiration in the versatile beauty and power of plant life.

In the first session, dive into the fascinating world of polymer clay as you sculpt a small 3D form—no prior experience needed! In the second session, bring your creation to life with paint. Drawing inspiration from botanical forms, you can choose to stay true to nature or explore your creativity through abstraction.

You may bring an image of a flower or other botanical you wish to create or refer to reference images provided by the instructor. Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. Bring your enthusiasm and get ready for a fun & inspiring experience!

LEVEL

All Levels

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

• A variety of clay tools
• A plastic mat for working the clay
• Foil to support clay
• A toaster oven to bake the clay

• Acrylic paint (a variety of colors)
• Acrylic paint pens (a variety of colors)
• Paint bushes (assorted sizes and types)
• Paint pallet (plastic plate for mixing)

SUPPLIES TO BRING

• 1 lb. polymer clay, neutral color.

- Super sculpy, sculpy, or fimo will work MUST BE polymer oven bake clay.

- I recommend buying at an art/craft store, check hardness. Should give a bit, do NOT buy if no give or hard as rock.

• 2-4 images of flowers or botanicals you would like to create.
• Assorted rags or paper towels
• Water container - PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean. A container is only needed for the second day of the class (March 6th).
  

If you want, you may bring your own paints and brushes to the second session.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kristi Backman is an artist, instructor, creativity coach, author, and speaker. She is a professional artist with a Master's in Fine Art and a certified coach. Kristi also has over 18 years of experience teaching Studio Art and Art History at the collegiate level. She is passionate about teaching and nurturing the creativity of others. You can find Kristi creating in her studio in Aurora, Colorado, hanging with her dog, reading a good book, or exploring nature.

Visit Kristi's website.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Kristi at hello@kristibackman.com.