A creative person by nature, Liz began early adding personal touches to many things. "I’ve tended to largely focus on one medium at a time," says Liz. "When I was much younger I really liked sewing and sewed a lot of my own clothes. I then moved into pottery and for the better part of a decade, I made my living (such as it was) from pottery. Later I learned how to knit, but it was pretty basic. But, when I worked in textiles at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), I was taught the European method and my knitting really took off and expanded into spinning and weaving. I got into beading through a lucky accident, and when I discovered metal clay, well…..there was no looking back!
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Like most people, Liz started learning about metal clay through classes. "I started with local teachers at Beadfx, she explains,"then as Beadfx brought in international teachers, I was exposed to a wider variety of clays and techniques. I continue to take online classes with some well known international instructors to expand my repertoire. I am currently nearing completion of a teaching accreditation program with Hadar Jacobson."
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Liz continues, "I have a large envelope taped to the side of my desk and will drop in photos or drawings of elements that I might want to explore. I also have a computer file where I deposit ideas/inspiration that I see online."
What does Liz love about teaching? "Seeing students eyes light up when they grasp a concept and their delight with their finished creations," she replies enthusiastically. "M least favourite part is cleaning up after a class…as evidenced by the state of my own studio!"
Liz's advice to others who create? "Don’t stop…..ever! Creativity is inexhaustible."
Upcoming classes with Liz Reynolds:
Sunday, February 9
Sunday, April 13
Sunday, June 8
Sunday, August 17
Getting Started with Hadar's Clay (single day classes)
12:00 - 4:00pm
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(10:00 - 5:00pm)
Inlay & Onlay in Metal Clay
(1 day class)
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(10:00am - 5:00pm)
& Sunday, March 23
(11:00am - 4:00pm
Hollow Forms in Metal Clay
(2 day class)
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& Sunday, May 25 (11:0am - 4:00pm)
Micro Mosaic in Metal Clay (2 day class)
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