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Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson
San Jose, CA 95112
USA
Email: maraha@aol.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/thousand_canes

Background Information

Years Teaching:  9
Years Teaching Clay:  9
Years Working w/Clay:  10
School or Studio:  conferences, guilds, stores
Freelance:  Yes
Specialties:  Polymer clay shoes and purses, faux porcelain beads, faux leather
First Experience With Clay:  I bought Nan Roche's book "The New Clay" and took classes in polymer clay.
Past Teaching Experiences:  I have taught classes at Ravensdale and am a co-founder for the South Bay Polymer Clay Guild
Publication Experience:  Bead and Button, Oct. 2002 issue "Faux Porcelain Beads", Expression magazine May/June 2003 issue "Polymer Clay Reversible Bracelets" Classy Clay, Design Originals. I have my work published in many books. This info is on my website under the link to "resume".
Teaching Level:  Professional

Lesson Information

Private Lessons:  Yes
How Far Will Travel:  Anywhere
Reimbursed Expenses:  Plane fare, food and lodging
Group Lessons:  Yes
Minimum Number of Students:  10
Maximum Number of Students:  25
How Far Will Travel:  Anywhere
Reimbursed Expenses:  Plane fare, food and lodging
Maximum Consecutive Days Teaching:  5
Class Listings & Descriptions: 

Shoes & Purses: Learn how to create tiny shoes & purses using polymer clay to use for earrings, necklaces, etc.
Faux Porcelain Beads: Learn a step-by-step process to construct hollow beads that have the look and feel of porcelain. As seen in the article in Bead & Button magazine, Oct. 2002 issue, page 66
Layered Surfaces: Learn how to achieve stunning layered effects using a variety of surface treatments and apply them onto polymer clay.

Faux Leather: Learn how to create the look of leather using tools and polymer clay.
Art Pin: Create a pin using clay, wire, stamps and more.

Cat Face Cane: Learn step-by-step how to construct a millefiori cat face cane.

Reversible bracelet: Create a fun & colorful bracelet made
entirely of polymer clay with a different
design on each side.


Words of Encouragement to Novice Teachers:

"I would recommend, if the person is involved in a guild, to volunteer to do demos. Also, some art stores will let you demonstrate a craft in their store. If one is interested, go for it. In order to gain experience, you have to start somewhere."

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