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 Mokume is magic, no matter how many times you have discovered it before. Seasoned artist and author Barbara McGuire will offer her unique approach to this millennium old technique as applied to polymer. The secrets lie in the ingredients and design building processes.  Class projects will include barrel beads and earring components. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to  join the Atlanta Guild as they host Barbara in a customer appreciation workshop event! You must join the ATL Guild by Feb. 20th to be included in the workshop. 

 Polymer is a versatile and captivating medium exploring the possibilities of color, form, shape and texture. Applications are endless! This class is designed to introduce the basics of conditioning, forming and curing the clay. You'll learn the foundational design principles of pattern, rhythm, contrast and movement as you choose embellishments to give work a personal voice. All materials and supplies included. $40pp. Creative learners will be able to make as many projects as time and allotted materials allow.  * Additional materials kits $25 per kit. 

Class is held in the workshop area of Mars Landing Galleries. There's plenty of parking and small town hospitality in this quaint location just 15 miles north of Asheville, NC.

 The talking stick doesn't talk. Instead, it guides people into listening. Only the person with the stick is allowed to talk - even in response to what is presently being said. This beautiful Native American tradition is a timeless tool of communication. Barbara will guide you in constructing your personal talking stick out of polymer clay and a vintage fiber spindle. If only the spindle could talk.......what stories it would tell! 

This class was premiered at the Tallahassee Guild Retreat with much encouragement! 

Each class presents a differing 'technique' TBD! 

Shown here is texture with stamps.

 Join Barbara McGuire, former teacher at William Holland Lapidary School, as she introduces creatives to the magic of metal clays.  This workshop teaches basic skills in copper metal clay.  Class is limited to 2 persons and allows ample time to complete projects. The moldable metal Copper Art Clay is cured in the open fire kiln technique. Projects available include pendants or earrings.  

2PP @ $125 per person* plus materials ($25 est.)  Tools provided. 

Private  class available $200 + materials

Learn the fundamentals  of working with polymer in a welcoming and inspiring environment. This is an opportunity for creatives of all ages. Starting from scratch you will learn the techniques Barbara has utilized and taught for over 25 years.  There's sure to be some 'ah-ha' moments  in this class designed to introduce the foundation for all your polymer projects.  Materials and tools are provided so you can experience the medium without worrying 'what' to buy. You will leave this class full of ideas to explore your personal style. 

$100/5 hours  plus break

Tools Provided. Students must supply clay.

Your Inner Artist  Experience! Design your own private or small group class.  Also available via Zoom . Classes are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time on dates requested by the students.

Private class $30/hr 

Semi- Private Fee is $ 45-120 per person per class, depending on complexity of class.  2-4 person class minimum. 3 hour class average. 

* Students must supply materials. 

* Support material and all tools provided. 

*Polymer Color Blending, Image Transfer, Polymer Finishing, Polymer Canes, Polymer Clay Mold Casting, Polymer Mica Shift, Barbara's  Polymer BB Mokume Gane

*Wire Wrapping for Beads and Pendants

*Metal Clays

 Please contact barbara@womancreativeconnection.com 

Barbara McGuire guides you  in focusing towards sales with an online presence. Topics include focus, pictures, legends,  and targeted strategies. Sessions available by appointment.

Join Barbara for a result-driven marketing agenda. Beginning with proper pictures, we will address each topic hands-on. Students will need a laptop and camera device.  Homework!  This initial class will focus on THE focus of your marketing goals and how to communicate your offerings to a targeted audience. Commonly called a 'brand', this focus lays the foundation for all your marketing material. It's a hands-on small group results-driven class. 

Fee $30/hr

 Beginning with1st Friday 's town event, this is a weekend of creative bliss. We will work together on Saturday creating blends and canes. Teapots can be figurative or abstract, as the designer desires. Choice of decorative silver plate vintage teapot or creamer set to embellish.  Ample time to visit and enjoy the surrounding Asheville amenities.  Sunday class is assembling and finishing the teapot. 

Fee is for class, tools and materials fee combined.  Students must bring white and pearl or translucent clay.  Personal tool kit available for an additional charge.

$150 per person Teapot & materials fee included in price. Tools provided.

Color is a visual feast. Many artists state "Color is my thing." You are invited to discover more of 'your thing' in this live blending party. It's a casual lesson in a comfortable and inspiring environment. Seeing color change in your hands is believing! There's sure to be some 'ah-ha' moments in this class designed to build a color foundation for all your polymer projects. 

Beginners welcome, however this class requires all users to have primary knowledge of polymer clay, it's tools and application practices.  (Overview available on free video by request) Please further note - this class focuses on blending 'by design' . It is Barbara's personal theory and does not teach in-depth color theory! Finished project is a pair of  modern dangle earrings. Support material including recorded information. 

Fee $30 plus materials

Enhance your wearable creations with basic wire wraps and links.  This is a timeless skill set! We will work with varying  gauges of  wire to produce eye pins, spiral headpins, jump rings, spiral links and caged beads. Examples will be working mainly in copper  with  a brief introduction to sterling.  

$25 CLASS DEMO

This is a live Zoom with pre recorded info for referencing.

Registration through  Eventbrite 

Learn to build butterfly canes in polymer clay. We will start will begin with  basic  color blending, bulls eyes canes and clay wraps to combine these elements in producing a butterfly wing cane.   The canes produced in class can be used for multiple design projects, including jewelry, mixed media, wall art and embellishment. Students must provide clay, all other tools provided. Finished project is a kaleidoscope brooch. Barbara McGuire is an award winning artist with over 30 years experience in polymer.   She has written several instructional books on polymer and developed stamps, templates and tools for creatives working in clay. Additional work can be viewed at womancreativeconnection.com 

Fee $75 plus materials 

 Learn to transfer images to polymer via ink jet printer. Amazing! Limitless applications to utilize your own unique art images. Durable results. Student must supply white polymer clay and liquid polymer clay (brand of choice). Barbara will print submitted transfers prior to class. The class project is to create image transfers onto polymer.  Specific project applications are at the discretion of the student.

Attendees are requested to adhere to Madison Co. NC Covid guidelines.  

Mars Landing Galleries, Studio #3 12-3pm EST

$45 per person plus materials ($8-10).  Tools provided.