Polymer clay enables us to make containers in any shape we wish, but we often limit ourselves to round or rectangular. Kathleen discusses shape design principles and leads students through making an interior mold and then a purse in a completely individual shape – all out of polymer clay. Some basic surface techniques to cover the purse will also be taught and emphasis will be placed on individual creativity that is informed by the surrounding atmosphere of beautiful Hacienda Mosaico and Puerto Vallarta. This is an intermediate/advanced class, so basic knowledge of working with polymer clay and tools is required.
It is also an exciting opportunity to express your own ideas and tastes in a handmade evening bag.

Biography:
Kathleen Dustin has an MFA in ceramics, has been working professionally with polymer clay for 25 years and is considered one of the pioneers of using it as a fine craft medium. She shows and sells her work in the very best fine craft shows in the US and is included in the 2011 book Masters in Polymer Clay as well as the 2009 book History of Beads: 100,000 Years to the Present. Kathleen’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Philadelphia Museum of Fine Arts, Racine Art Museum, and Mengei International Museum in San Diego..

See my website www.kathleendustin.com to look at more of my work.

Registration price: $1995.00 based on double occupancy includes:

• 5 days of instruction+ 6 nights lodging at Hacienda Mosaico
• Sunday welcome reception with cocktails & traditional Mexican appetizers
• delicious full breakfasts & lunches served poolside
• unlimited open studio time
• free time to explore Puerto Vallarta
• Saturday departure brunch
• Trip insurance is strongly advised

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