Jewelry by Holly Gage

Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Experience Working with Metal Clay
Program: Spring
Status: Open
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $ 425
Only $ 403.75 for registration before 19 April 2012
Materials: $ 6
Date: May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

Negative Space Caning is a high energy workshop focusing on creating filigree, chambers for resin, enamel or polymer inlay, and patterns easily duplicated for tessellating designs by combining Metal Clay and a combustible material that disappears after firing in a kiln. This exciting new technique developed by Holly Gage is a springboard idea for looking at and working with Metal Clay in a whole new way.

Class will include a presentation and handouts on the basic cane making process, what combustible materials are suitable for the process, as well as simple and advance assembly techniques. You will also learn how to make a complex cane. Your finished piece will be of your own design ready for polishing and a patina at the workshop or inlaid on your own.

If you'd like to see more of Holly's work, please visit her website: hollygage.com

Materials & Tools

A materials fee of $6 covers the cost of wood clay necessary for this process. All basic tools needed will be available for use during the course. Jewelers saw blades and advantage wheels kits will be available for sale if students need them for their projects.

Students Must Bring:

• 1-2 pkgs. PMC3 25g
• sandpaper or sanding sticks
• polishing papers or polishing cloth

Optional:

• Slip/Paste
• Syringe
• Your own personal tools
• Magnifying lens (Metalwerx has optivisors available for use at class)
• Jewelers saw blades and advantage wheels.