Debbie Garrity

Debbie Garrity
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
USA
Email: garritygal@yahoo.com
Website: www.polymerclaybabies.com

Background Information

Years Teaching:  Approx 15
Years Teaching Clay:  Approx 15
Years Working w/Clay:  21
Freelance:  Yes
Specialties:  I do whimsical and cute clay.
First Experience With Clay:  I originally started off with salt dough, making ornaments and signs. Found polymer clay in a magazine back in 82.
Past Teaching Experiences:  I taught a lot of classes in community education, had my own gift and craft shop where I taught many classes, and recently have done, Make it, Bake it, and Take it classes where I come to the client's house and we have a clay party.
Teaching Level:  Professional

Lesson Information

Private Lessons:  No

Group Lessons:  Yes

Minimum Number of Students:  5

Maximum Number of Students:  15

How Far Will Travel:  One hour radius from Dearborn Heights

Reimbursed Expenses:  Set rate for each student which includes clay and gas expenses for anything over one hour from Dearborn Heights

Class Listings & Descriptions:  As I said, I enjoy teaching whimsical characters such as Raggedy Ann and Andy, Sock Monkeys, little dolls, etc. I also enjoy rubber stamping clay for jewelry, bookmarks, etc. During the holiday I teach a lot of Halloween and Christmas Characters.

Words of Encouragement to Novice Teachers:

"I've never had a disappointing classroom experience. From children to adults, most people love the feel of clay in their hands, and usually let out little squeals of delight during the lesson. I love teaching polymer clay. If you feel confident in your abilities, then teaching is fun!"

        

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