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Metal Clay Jewelry by Michela Verani
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Metal Clay Directed Open Studio
Instructor: Ms. Michela Verani
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Experience Working with Metal Clay
Program: Winter
Status: Closed
Length: 5 Sessions
Tuition: $ 250
Materials: $ 0
Date: March 01, 2012 - March 29, 2012
Time: Every Thursday at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
This course is an opportunity for students to work on independent metal clay projects with questions and guidance offered by a professional. Finish up projects hiding in your bench and get assistance tackling new pieces based on those ideas swirling around in your head. The topics covered will focus on working with metal clay, but be based on student's needs and interests. This class is loaded with great bench tips to guide you in creating beautiful work.
This class is 5 sessions long. Each session is 3 hours. If a make-up class is necessary, it can be held on April 5.
Materials & Tools
There is no materials fee for this course. Students are welcome to bring their own clay to work with or purchase clay from Metalwerx' inventory.
If there is interest during the course, we can coordinate a group order for supplies.
Student Can Bring:
Tool kits are provided for use during class, but students can bring their favorite tools if desired.
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| New! On Our Blog |
| Holly Gage: Inventor, Negative Space Caning With Metal Clay |
Ever since precious metal clay was introduced in 1990, artists the world over have tried to find ways to take this wondrous material in new directions. Holly Gage has developed a technique using combustible clays to create canes and hollow forms. She will lead a workshop May 19-20 at Metalwerx, "Negative Space Caning with Metal Clay," to teach her innovative method.
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Please show your support for all the things you love about Metalwerx: the skills you learn, the friends you make, and especially the inspiration you carry with you everywhere!
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 | May 19, 2012
| | | Negative Space Caning for Metal Clay | | | This exciting new technique, developed by Holly Gage, is a method for creating filigree, chambers for resin, enamel or polymer inlay, and patterns by combining Metal Clay and a combustible material that disappears after firing in a kiln. |  | Read more... | | | | | June 08, 2012
| | | Translucent Techniques and Design Decision Principles | | | While making a pin or large bead, each student learns how to layer translucent polymer clay to produce a rich depth of surface using image transfers, permanent inks, simple millefiore, gold leaf and powder inclusions, carving, sanding and buffing. | | Read more... | | | | | August 13, 2012
| | | Start Here: Beginning Jewelry Week | | | End your summer vacation by spending five days experimenting with making jewelry. This course is for anyone 13 or older -- Come on your own, bring a friend, parent's and kids are all welcome. | | Read more... | | | |
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