Jewelry Workshop: Intro to Polymer Clay Beads
Sunday November 8th from 3pm to 6pm
Entry Level Class — No experience necessary
Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)
All tools and supplies are included in the class fee.
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This entry-level workshop is designed for beginners and curious makers interested in learning the foundations of polymer clay bead making. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to experiment and play with pattern, color, and form.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of working with polymer clay to create one-of-a-kind patterned beads. Trice will guide students through conditioning and prepping clay, building simple and intermediate canes, slicing and shaping beads, proper baking techniques, and finishing. Students will explore how patterns translate through clay canes and how those patterns can be customized for jewelry applications such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more.
This workshop builds foundational knowledge that students can continue to expand on in future polymer clay projects.
Students will take home a collection of handmade, one-of-a-kind polymer clay beads created during the workshop, ready to be used in projects on the spot or future jewelry and accessory projects.
About the Instructor:
Trice Clark, also known as Kraft Doll and Detroit’s Handy Woman, started what is now Kraftologie as DIY Fridays in her college apartment. Long before that, she was making and selling jewelry as a kid to buy the latest gym shoes. After losing access to arts education in elementary school, she learned by doing. Experimenting with materials, figuring things out as she went, and building skills through practice rather than formal training. That approach became the foundation of her teaching. Over the past decade, she has led craft-based workshops across metro Detroit, showing others the art of doing it yourself. Kraftologie is a continuation of that practice, creating space for others to explore, experiment, and learn through craft.
