POLYDAYS 2013
Toddington Village Hall
Stow Road Toddington Gloucestershire GL54 5DU
Friday 18 October to Sunday 20 October 2013
We have a few spaces left and you can come for one, two or all three days
The registration form is below the descriptions
This
year there will be four tutors. Lindly Haunani and Jana Roberts Benzon
will teach full day workshops and Eva Haskova and Alison Gallant will
teach half day classes. Students will be split into three groups and the
tutors will move on to the next one each day.
Lindly Haunani - Rainbow Ikat Leaves
Ikat, is the method of weaving that
uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft
fibres. Ikat is also a fabulous pattern that can be made as a cane using
polymer clay stripe blends. Learn how to make Lindly’s version of an Ikat blend
cane that uses extruded elements to intensify value contrasts that will make
your cane really “pop”.
Strategies for designing your leaves,
including contrasting vein patterns and outlining options will be demonstrated,
along with suggestions on how to make your leaves more three dimensional.
Jana Roberts Benzon - New Age Bargello
From the moment I first began creating
this new, updated version of Bargello, I’ve looked forward to the day when I’d
be able to teach it – how excited I am to now be sharing this ‘out of the box’
technique!
These new pieces have been referred to as (looking like) beadwork,
woven textile, leather and even ceramic...the technique is very versatile, and
full of interesting and intriguing dimension and texture -- “playing” with
it is so exciting and mesmerizing!
In our workshop, we’ll create a brooch pin
or pendant (and even earrings, if there is time). We will begin our day by
creating a multi-process, dimensional ‘sheet’ (during which you’ll no doubt
have many ah-ha moments and learn some really great, new ‘tricks’!); after the
lunch break, we’ll turn that sheet into patterned Bargello – you’ll have the
opportunity to choose which pattern you’d like to create (or come up with one
of your own!). We’ll then create the finished brooch or pendant, with
instruction that includes loads of information about mechanically (and
artfully!) bonding adornments, pin backs and bails to your creations and also
how to put a lovely back on your piece.
Please join me for an exciting and fun
day of New Age Bargello exploration!
Eva Haskova - Metal Effect Pendant
Using texture, mica shift technique
and Pearlex powders, the surface of our pendant will take shape. We'll then
bake on a form, take time finishing and use beads and metal pieces as enhancements.
The workshop is also about mixing the 'right' metal colour at the beginning, for
which I have a nice sampler.
We will connect all of these techniques together
to make a beautiful, metal effect pendant.
Alison Gallant - Silver Framed Pendant
Framing a small polymer
pendant in highly polished silver focuses the eye on the intriguing,
striated patterns. Making mixes and blends, we'll manipulate the clay to bring
out the stunning properties of the pearlised colours. The pendant is formed with
layers incorporating a channel and we'll give a professional finish, with
variations, to the back. The techniques covered are equally useful when framing
earrings, rings or bracelet tiles.
Registration includes 2 full day
workshops and 2 half day workshops with these four fantastic tutors, also
morning coffee and afternoon tea plus a really good buffet lunch on each day.
Toddington Village Hall in
Gloucestershire is in a beautiful Cotswolds village, situated between Cheltenham and Broadway. www.toddington.org
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Alison
POLYDAYS 2013
Registration
Form
Village Hall, Stow
Road,Toddington, Gloucestershire. GL54 5DU
Friday 18th October to
Sunday 20th October
Name -
Email -
Address -
Phone - Mobile -
Emergency
name and phone number -
The three day
event includes 2 full day workshops and 2 half day workshops, 3 buffet lunches, morning coffee and
afternoon teas.
Please let us
know of any special dietary requirements
All clay will
be provided for these workshops.
Payment details -
Payment can
be made by PayPal or bank transfer – please
tick your preferred option
Option 1 - £285 for 3 days
Option 2 - £190 for 2 days
Option 3 - £95 for 1 day
For options 2 and 3 please state which workshops you would like to take
Please ask
for bank details if you prefer to pay by this method.
Please read
the terms and conditions and cancellation policy below and sign, date and email
the completed form to alisongallant@yahoo.co.uk You will be sent a confirmation email
and further information will be sent in due course. If you have any questions,
please ask.
Paul and
Alison Gallant (‘The organisers’) of Polydays 2013 cannot be held liable for
personal accidents, loss of property or delays to travel to or from the event.
We reserve the right to amend any and all aspects of the programme in the event
of circumstances beyond our control. If a written cancellation is received more
than 30 days before Polydays 2013, you will receive a full refund, less a £35
handling fee. If you cancel 30 to 15 days before the event, we will return half
of the registration fee.
Signature…………………………… Print name……………………………………Date……………….
HOTELS AND
B&Bs AND RESTAURANTS
WITHIN
10 MILES OF TODDINGTON, GLOS.
Distances
– Cheltenham 9 miles
Tewkesbury
9 miles
Broadway 5 miles
Winchcombe 3 miles
All
of the major hotel chains have places in Cheltenham
and Premier Inn and Travelodge are also in Tewkesbury
www.booking.com/Cheltenham-hotels has a list of over 100 hotels with reviews
www.cheltenhamaccommodation.co.uk/ also lists hotels and a few B&Bs
www.winchcombe.co.uk.directory/accommodation lists local
establishments
www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk lists everything you could possibly want to
know about Broadway and surrounding villages
All
of the restaurant chains have outlets in Cheltenham,
either in the centre, at Montpellier,
5 minutes walk away or next to the hotel chains.
www.restaurantscheltenham.co.uk/ lists individual establishments, including
those with Michelin stars!
www.yell.com/s/pubs-toddington-cheltenham.html for pubs serving food
www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk hotels,
restaurants and holiday cottages
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