WOW!!! Just spent two days working with polymer clay artist and Paverpol wizard, Birdy Heywood. Always wanted to get my head around working with Paverpol, but wasn't a huge fan of the spindly figures I'd seen...then I happened on Birdy Heywood at the Bluewater Hobbycraft Show a few weeks ago and was knocked out with what she was doing with Paverpol and Fimo. Stunning pieces of art!
I couldn't wait to sign up for a class!!!
Now, I can't say that my first effort is a "stunning piece of art", but it ain't half bad and I'll be proud to own it and that fact is largely down to Birdie's excellent tutoring. She is a wealth of information stacked on top of years of experience. She is one of those wonderful craftswomen that is happy to share her knowledge and skills, but equally willing to let you pursue your own vision of what you hope to accomplish. All of which amounts to my idea of a perfect learning environment.
I had the extra bonus of getting to work along side Birdy's friend, Maggie, who was constructing an incredibly intricate Heron. All in all, a terrific way to spend a couple of days. My masterpiece is still curing so no pictures yet, but wanted to sing Birdie's praises before the rest of my life runs me over...thank you Birdy and Maggie!
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