Carol Blackburn

Carol teaches jewellery making and design using polymer clay. She trained at the Royal College of Art and has written a very popular book, 'How to Make Polymer Clay Beads'.
She started the London Polymer Clay Group and was a finalist in the Craft & Design Selected Maker 2015 Awards.

Approach to teaching:
There are many colour and design possibilities with polymer clay. I always ensure students finish the class with their own unique piece and leave keen to learn more.

Inspiration:
My designs are usually abstract, inspired by modern architecture and objects. I love to quickly try out ideas in polymer clay using its fabulous range of colours and many techniques.

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