Workshop List
Colors Of The Stone Winter
Skill Level: All
Capture the magic of the cosmos as you sculpt a breathtaking, hollow celestial sphere pendant, bringing the wonder of a falling star to life in fine silver metal clay.
Embark on a captivating journey in this beginner-level jewelry-making class, where you'll create a stunning celestial-inspired pendant unlike any other. You'll master the art of crafting a hollow spherical form using two intricately designed star-shaped panels, all meticulously fashioned from fine silver metal clay. This workshop will introduce you to essential techniques for achieving consistent panel shaping, the delicate process of bending dried metal clay, and the crucial skill of clean joining to seamlessly form a perfect star-shaped sphere. You'll further explore diverse texturing methods to add depth and character, refine your piece to perfection, and learn the specific kiln-firing techniques that transform pliable clay into solid, gleaming silver. The class culminates with professional polishing and the option to apply a rich patina, highlighting every intricate detail of your celestial design.
In this class, students will learn:
Techniques for consistent and precise shaping of fine silver metal clay panels.
The delicate art of bending and manipulating dried metal clay to achieve desired forms.
Methods for clean and secure joining of metal clay components to create hollow forms.
Various texturing and refining techniques to enhance the aesthetic of their celestial design.
Specific kiln-firing procedures tailored for metal clay to ensure optimal results.
Professional polishing and optional patina application to achieve a high-quality finish and accentuate intricate details.
Why take this class? This workshop is your gateway into the exciting world of sculptural jewelry using metal clay, offering a unique opportunity to create a truly dimensional and artistic piece. You'll not only build a strong foundation in essential metal clay techniques, but also gain confidence in working with hollow forms and intricate designs. By creating a celestial sphere, you'll develop skills that are widely applicable to more complex sculptural pieces, setting you on a path to expand your creative horizons and produce truly unique, wearable art.
This class is perfect for beginner artists looking to expand their skills in sculptural jewelry and metal clay craftsmanship.
Embark on a captivating journey in this beginner-level jewelry-making class, where you'll create a stunning celestial-inspired pendant unlike any other. You'll master the art of crafting a hollow spherical form using two intricately designed star-shaped panels, all meticulously fashioned from fine silver metal clay. This workshop will introduce you to essential techniques for achieving consistent panel shaping, the delicate process of bending dried metal clay, and the crucial skill of clean joining to seamlessly form a perfect star-shaped sphere. You'll further explore diverse texturing methods to add depth and character, refine your piece to perfection, and learn the specific kiln-firing techniques that transform pliable clay into solid, gleaming silver. The class culminates with professional polishing and the option to apply a rich patina, highlighting every intricate detail of your celestial design.
In this class, students will learn:
Techniques for consistent and precise shaping of fine silver metal clay panels.
The delicate art of bending and manipulating dried metal clay to achieve desired forms.
Methods for clean and secure joining of metal clay components to create hollow forms.
Various texturing and refining techniques to enhance the aesthetic of their celestial design.
Specific kiln-firing procedures tailored for metal clay to ensure optimal results.
Professional polishing and optional patina application to achieve a high-quality finish and accentuate intricate details.
Why take this class? This workshop is your gateway into the exciting world of sculptural jewelry using metal clay, offering a unique opportunity to create a truly dimensional and artistic piece. You'll not only build a strong foundation in essential metal clay techniques, but also gain confidence in working with hollow forms and intricate designs. By creating a celestial sphere, you'll develop skills that are widely applicable to more complex sculptural pieces, setting you on a path to expand your creative horizons and produce truly unique, wearable art.
This class is perfect for beginner artists looking to expand their skills in sculptural jewelry and metal clay craftsmanship.
To register for this class, please click the button below...
