Description
This class will teach the basics of sculpture and mold-making to create stim toys, small sculptures, or ‘chewelry’ accessories. Participants will use hand tools to sculpt and finish their projects from oven bake clay. Next, they will learn how to make a box mold to recreate their projects with silicone. These techniques can be widely used to recreate objects, accessories, and pieces of art. Students are asked to wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. They should also bring an apron and noise-softening earplugs if they are sensitive to loud noise. Stim toys and ‘chewelry’ are accessories designed to provide sensory stimulation to help individuals manage their sensory needs. They make great gifts for people who fidget, struggle with stress, or who are on the neurodivergent spectrum. All silicones and pigments used for these toys are made of body-safe, bacteria resistant, medical grade materials that aren’t harmful when chewed on.
The Participant hereby agrees that the use of Recreation & Parks Department facilities and equipment shall be at the exclusive risk of the Participant and his/her guests or agents. The Participant further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Columbus from any and all claims, suits, loss, damage, or injury to persons or property of any kind or nature whatsoever to the Participant and his/her guests or agents as a result of, or activities engaged in the facilities, or use of equipment. The Participant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Columbus if the Participant violates the rules and regulations or the law.
Activity Age Category
Adults
Location
F.R. Painting & Drawing Studio at Fran Ryan Center
Instructor
Manhattan Murphy