Metal Clay Workshops
Beginning Metal Clay Workshop
This workshop is a fun and thorough introduction to help you get started working with Silver Metal Clay. Discuss the simple tools and supplies needed to begin working with this amazing material. Learn to layer, make impressions, create molds and add texture to create original jewelry pieces.
Instructor: Lisa Kwaske
$115, 6 Hours
- Saturday, June 26, 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Friday, July 30, 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Thursday, September 9, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Metal Clay Hollow Form Silver Beads
Take your skills to the next level by learning how to make beautiful precious metal beads. Learn techniques to build domed beads, drum beads and more. Demystify the process of constructing symmetrical beads by learning tips to maintain scale and proportion. Discuss cork clay and other methods of creating hollow forms.
Prerequisite: At least 3 hours previous Metal Clay class time required
Instructor: Lisa Kwaske
$115, Six hours
- Wednesday, September 8, 10:30a - 4:30p
Metal Clay Silver Charms
Learn to create simple silver charms that can be made into earrings, used as pendants, or added to bracelets. This is the perfect class for those who want a taste of the magic of Metal Clay!
Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Lisa Kwaske
$53, 3 Hours
- Friday, July 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Sunday, August 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Metal Clay Silver Leaves
Using real leaves you will create unique silver ornaments with incredible detail & texture. Use our abundance of NW foliage to make stunning jewelry with these beautiful organic forms.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$85, 4 Hours
- Wednesday, May 26, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Quick Fire Art Clay Copper
Experience the latest innovation in metal clay... Art Clay Copper! Because of this clay's simplified 30 minute firing process, you can now create and completely finish your pieces in a single day. Art Clay Copper can also be torch fired. In this class, you will make multiple single components and assemble them to create a multi-panel bracelet. You learn to drill, pickle, torch and kiln fire copper clay. Use this quick fire metal clay to add originality and the rich color of copper to your jewelry designs.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Lisa Kwaske
$100, Six Hours
- Saturday, August 28, 10:30a - 4:30p
- Thursday, September 16, 10:30a - 4:30p
