Judith Skinner

Judith Skinner has been working with polymer clay since 1995. Her first career was in computer software engineering where she applied her creative side to advance her technical work. In 1999 Judith left the world of computer software to devote her time to more artistic adventures, primarily polymer clay, jewelry making, quilting and needlework, and now uses her problem solving skills to enhance her art.



Art Jewelry
1 Day Workshop
All Levels
W403 Thursday, August 10, 9:00 AM

Design and create contemporary art jewelry from start to finish, using the Skinner Blend.
The Skinner method of blending colors for subtle or dramatic effect has been adopted as the standard among polymer clay artists, and this is a chance to learn it from the inventor.

Supply List: basic kit, clay, 6/0. 8/0, 10/0 seed beads in colors to complement the clay, Wire working pliers, Findings (jump rings, chains, clasps)
Materials Fee: none. workbook, extra materials, paper clay, wire, brass strips for cutters, cutting grids & guidelines. Instructor will have gold & sterling findings available at cost for purchase during class.

 
     
     
Glitz and Glitter
3 Hour Class
All Levels
T10 Friday, August 11, 2:30 PM

Embellish and texture polymer clay with micro-fine glitter and sand. Create easy-to-make and dramatic pendants in geometric or free-form designs.

Supply List: basic kit, black clay, pearl clay, translucent clay
Materials Fee: none. Instructor to provide the following: glitter/sand, cutters, cord, wire. Instructor will have glitter kits available for purchase in the RavenStore.

 
     
     
Quilts in Clay
DEMO
All Levels
D10, Saturday, August 12

Precision caning technique using traditional quilting patterns produces some amazing results. Learn to design your own cane from a pattern of your choice.