November 10, 2008 | BronzClay Introduction
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fees: $137.00
This single day workshop will introduce you to the newest metal clay - BronzClay. It just became available at the end of July, 2008 and many PMC users have been enticed to give it a try with amazing results. While many of the techniques are very similar to the ones used in working with silver clay, there are some significant differences as well. The firing process is unique to BronzClay both in materials used and timing.
You will learn how to adapt your silver clay techniques to Bronze, make slip, join pieces, texture clay, carve, make objects that include use of a mandrel, dry the clay, estimate shrinkage, finish and add colorful patinas and learn all sorts of tips and techniques.
Come with a willingness to experiment and enjoy the somewhat unpredictable results that come when using a new material!
Fired pieces will be mailed to participants or may be picked up after the class.
November 24, 2008 | Precious Metal Clay Exploration
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fees: $137.00
This is the introductory class to take if you've never taken a metal clay class or if you've been away from working with PMC and would like a refresher. Explore the many ways that you can use fine silver Precious Metal Clay to create jewelry designs of your own. We’ll make pendants, earrings, simple beads, charms and rings. You’ll even learn to set and fire stones in your pieces. You will fully finish three or four pieces of jewelry in this one day class! Techniques and projects will be demonstrated and the instructor will help you create the jewelry that you want to make. Torch firing PMC using a small butane torch will also be demonstrated if time permits. Students at all levels of experience are welcome to join in the fun of using the newest method of working with pure silver.
December 06, 2008 | Precious Metal Clay Exploration
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY
Fees: $0.00
This is the introductory class to take if you've never taken a metal clay class or if you've been away from working with PMC and would like a refresher. Explore the many ways that you can use fine silver Precious Metal Clay to create jewelry designs of your own. We’ll make pendants, earrings, simple beads, charms and rings. You’ll even learn to set and fire stones in your pieces. You will fully finish three or four pieces of jewelry in this one day class! Techniques and projects will be demonstrated and the instructor will help you create the jewelry that you want to make. Torch firing PMC using a small butane torch will also be demonstrated if time permits. Students at all levels of experience are welcome to join in the fun of using the newest method of working with pure silver.
For further details and to register for this class, please contact the Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River St., Troy, NY 518-273-0552 ext. 231. Here's a link to that information. Arts Center Class
I will be teaching this same class again at the Arts Center on Saturday, March 14th 2009.
December 08, 2008 | Keum-Boo on Metal Clay
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fees: $137.00
December 13, 2008 | Precious Metal Clay Exploration
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fees: $137.00
This is the introductory class to take if you've never taken a metal clay class or if you've been away from working with PMC and would like a refresher. Explore the many ways that you can use fine silver Precious Metal Clay to create jewelry designs of your own. We’ll make pendants, earrings, simple beads, charms and rings. You’ll even learn to set and fire stones in your pieces. You will fully finish three or four pieces of jewelry in this one day class! Techniques and projects will be demonstrated and the instructor will help you create the jewelry that you want to make. Torch firing PMC using a small butane torch will also be demonstrated if time permits. Students at all levels of experience are welcome to join in the fun of using the newest method of working with pure silver.