Light as a Feather - Mobiles with Laura Tabakman

1-Day Workshop

Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023

Time: 10am-5pm

Description: This is a technique-oriented workshop for all experience levels that can be used in many different applications. We will combine very thin layers of polymer clay and liquid polymer clay with wire. We’ll make elements that are light as a feather! In the class we’ll use the elements to make mobiles, but the technique can be used in different ways; to make jewelry, sculptures, wall hangings or anywhere your imagination takes you.

Tuition: $95 + $20 materials fee

Materials: All materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring any polymer clay with them that they have as well.

Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

COVID-19: In accordance with current CDC guidance – we are recommending all visitors wear a mask. Please note that the recommendation applies to teaching artists, resident artists, students and guests attending events taking place at CC.

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.

About the Artist

Laura Tabakman lives and works in Pittsburgh, PA. She works with polymer clay, textiles, steel wire and recycled materials. An award-winning multidisciplinary artist and teacher; her work is exhibited internationally and is featured in several books and magazines. Laura has been teaching polymer clay nationally and abroad since 2005. Her current work integrates all her interests, including photography, into jewelry, digital printing, mixed-media sculptures and installations.

Host or Publisher Contemporary Craft