Silver Metal Clay II Workshop
In this one day workshop students will take designing pendants to the next level and learn techniques for forming and firing silver metal clay over support material for a more 3 dimensional look. Techniques demonstrated will include doming, stacking and draping. Additional techniques for forming and attaching pendant bales will also be demonstrated and used in the making of a three dimensional pendant. Focus will also be on perfecting dry finishing the metal clay pendants before firing. Flush stone setting may be used and is optional. Depending on size and design, students will be able to finish and take home one or two unique silver pendants.
Prerequisite: at least one other metal clay class.
A materials fee* of approx. $110. includes sufficient metal clay, tools, supplies and handouts to complete class project, and is payable to the instructor at class.
* Materials fee is subject to change with the metals market.
Lamp Worked Glass Beads Workshop
Students will learn to use a torch to melt glass rods, creating personalized colorful glass beads. Many glass decorating techniques will be demonstrated, including enamels, metal foils, flowers and more.
Guided Independent Studies In Metals
This class is structured for students with metalworking experience to focus on their own interests. Students will select and design their own projects and receive guidance to execute them. Focus will be on enriching design skills and addressing artistic intent.
Discover Silver Metal Clay Workshop
Have fun working with Silver Metal Clay . It looks and feels like clay, but is actually pure silver in an organic binder, and it requires no previous jewelry-making experience. You will learn all the basic information and techniques for forming, surface texturing, firing, and finishing silver metal clay. Flush setting of lab grown gemstones will also be covered, and (optional) inexpensive stones can be purchased in class.
Great for beginners, jewelry students, clay artists, bead makers, and others!
You will have the opportunity to finish and take home your unique pieces of fine silver jewelry. Come and discover the many design possibilities of this exciting material! Materials fee of $100.00 is payable to instructor at class and includes metal clay, use of tools, supplies and handouts.
All About Metals
Learn through demonstration, discussion, and hands on, how to create works of art made of fine metals. From jewelry to small sculpture, students will be introduced to metalworking tools and techniques to manipulate copper, brass and silver. Students will learn sawing, filing, cold connections, soldering, surface textures, forming, fabricating, stone setting, and finishing. Other techniques will be introduced according to class interest. Guidance will be given to encourage creativity and develop design skills. Please be sure to attend the first class and bring a note book and writing utensil.
Fun With Metal: Session B 7/21-25
Come work in the metalsmithing studio and stamp, hammer, fold, bend, cut, twist, shape, and heat metal to make jewelry and mini sculpture. Students will play with copper and brass sheet metal and wire to create 2 and 3 dimensional objects and forms from nature to wear or hang. Explore using basic hand tools, such as, hammers, mallets, saws, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor) to have fun with metal!
Fun With Metal: Session A 7/14 – 18 Week 4
Come work in the metalsmithing studio and stamp, hammer, fold, bend, cut, twist, shape, and heat metal to make jewelry and mini sculpture. Students will play with copper and brass sheet metal and wire to create 2 and 3 dimensional objects and forms from nature to wear or hang. Explore using basic hand tools, such as, hammers, mallets, saws, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor) to have fun with metal!
Forging Bracelets Workshop
Learn to make unique jewelry in a unique way—from forged steel. This class will teach you hand forging techniques to transform steel into personalized bracelets that can be as delicate or “statement” as you want. The class will begin with demonstrations in forging and torch work. Students will have time to experiment and test techniques […]
Stonesetting with Silver Metal Clay
Take your metal clay designs to the next level! Add color and brilliance to your pieces by learning to set natural and lab-grown stones in silver metal clay. Learn which stones can be fired in the kiln, and how to flush-set stones to fire in the kiln. Explore the special considerations for bezel setting stones […]
Stacking Rings Workshop
Make several rings that stack; each ring is different yet all go together. Using assorted wire of different thickness and width, we will shape them into rings, solder them, and use hammers to create textures. We will also add beads and other decorative elements on each ring. Instructor will have silver wire and sheet for […]
