Polymer Clay Classes

Layl will teach upcoming classes virtually. Sign up three days before the class to give them time to ship your supplies. Or supplies can be picked up at Clay Squared before the class, just let them know when you are coming and they’ll have your bag in the hallway to pick up. You will receive a Zoom link the day before the class. All clay supplies will be provided and a slicing tool to share if there are more than one participant per household. To sign up or for more info on either class go to claysquared.com/classes/. Clay Squared to Infinity, 2505 Howard St. NE, studio A. Info: claysquared.com, laylmcdill.com.

Intro to Polymer Clay: ages 7 to 97 will learn magical techniques with colorful oven baked clay. Roll, flatten, wrap and then slice to reveal amazing designs like stars, flowers and swirls. Then take your slices and cover anything you choose from the collection of objects including frames, jars, boxes, utensils and pins. Or make a creature like a frog or owl. You’ll be amazed what you can do. Saturday, Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3, 12-2 p.m. $50 first student, discounts for groups.

Five-Part Virtual Polymer Clay Teapot Class: Learn how to make several detailed canes like butterflies, flowers, and feathers that you will slice and add to your teapot. Layl will also teach the magical “Melting colors” technique and some other fun ways to blend colors to add to your teapot. This is the first time this class has been offered virtually so there may need to be some homework done depending on how fast everyone works. In the end, you will have a fanciful one-of-a-kind teapot that, after you bake it in your own oven, you can actually use. The deadline to sign up in time to get supplies shipped is Sept. 16. This is a five-part course, $185 total for all five days. Saturday, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, and 24, 3-5 p.m.