This workshop is a beginner-level introduction to air-dry clay sculpture, designed to familiarize participants with the medium through guided, hands-on projects. The course begins with an overview of air-dry polymer clay, including its properties, uses, and key differences from fire-dry clay.
Across multiple sessions, students will learn fundamental sculpting techniques such as shaping, texturing, detailing, and assembling forms while creating a series of small, themed projects. Lessons are structured around familiar and culturally relevant food subjects—ranging from pastries to Filipino street food and everyday meals—to make learning engaging and approachable for beginners.
As the workshop progresses, participants will gradually build confidence in handling the material, applying basic techniques, and refining details. By the end of the course, students will have completed several air-dry clay sculptures and gained a solid foundation in basic clay modeling, preparing them for more advanced sculpting projects or independent creative exploration.
List of Materials:
- DASAir-Dry Clay 500 grams White
- Armature Materials – 18 gagealuminum armature wire, aluminum foil
- Sculpting tool set
- X-ActoCraft Knife
- Cut Board
- Tweezers
- Brushes for smoothing and detailing
- Rolling pin, acrylic rollers
- Work Surface – tile or other non-stick surfaces
- Soft Pastels
- Food Coloring
- PVA glue
- Fine grit sandpaper
- Disposable Microfiber towels
- Cling Wrap
Session 1:
Part of the first session is the introduction of the medium to the students, also explaining the difference between AIR-DRY Clay and Fire-Dry Clay. First project will be on how to make roses using air-dry polymer clay.
The basic and advanced techniques will be discussed and explained along as the project progresses.
Session 2: Donuts and Cookies
Session 3: Kwek Kwek and Tukneneng
Session 4: Pandesal, Kesong Puti at Kape
Session 5: Hamburger and Fries
Session 6: Bread slices, Egg and Bacons with Advanced Techniques and Finishing lessons such as
Joining pieces: The “score, slip, stick, smooth” method for attaching clay parts
Using a small amount of water to join pieces.