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Introduction and Specialty Classes:

Summer & Fall 2007

 

 
 
Introduction to Art ClaySilver              June 23 & 24, 2007 

Location:

The Crucible

           1260 7th Street  

            Oakland, CA

 
            To register: call 510-444-0919
Introduction to Art ClaySilver                August 18 & 19, 2007

Location:

The Crucible

           1260 7th Street  

            Oakland, CA

 
            To register: call 510-444-0919
   
Let's Make Rings                                    July 28, 2007    

Location:

Glass Studio

           Napa, California  
            To register: call 707-226-3613
 
     
Dress Up Your Glass

   September 8, 2007

Location:

            Makin Glass

            Redding, CA

            To register: aberose@earthlink.net

Let's Make Rings                                    September 9, 2007

Location:

            Makin Glass

            Redding, CA

            To register: aberose@earthlink.net

Introduction to Art ClaySilver                October 6 & 7, 2007

Location:

The Crucible

           1260 7th Street  

            Oakland, CA

 
            To register: call 510-444-0919
Intermediate Art Clay Silver                  November 3 & 4, 2007

Location:

The Crucible

           1260 7th Street  

            Oakland, CA

 
            To register: call 510-444-0919
 
Introduction to Art Clay Silver
In this two half day workshop the student will learn all about Art Silver Clay and how it can be used to create beautiful jewelry in hours rather than days. Art Silver Clay is exactly as the name describes, it is clay that is 99.9% fine silver with the addition of a nontoxic binder and water. Because it is clay, it can be molded, rolled, shaped, carved, stamped, draped and adorned with other elements to create beautiful jewelry. Once the clay is formed, it is fired in a kiln or with a butane torch. The binder and water burn away and the student is left with a beautiful piece of fine silver jewelry.
In this workshop, the student will make three to four pieces of jewelry. The instructor will discuss the Art Clay medium, demonstrate techniques and help students to create earrings, charms and pendants.
 
Mini Introduction to Art Clay Silver
In this three hour class the student will learn about the basics of Art Clay Silver. Art Silver Clay is exactly as the name describes, it is clay that is 99.9% fine silver with the addition of a nontoxic binder and water. Because it is clay, it can be molded, rolled, shaped, carved, stamped, draped and adorned with other elements to create beautiful jewelry. Once the clay is formed, it is fired in a kiln or with a butane torch. The binder and water burn away and the student is left with a beautiful piece of fine silver jewelry. Students will make one to two pieces of jewelry and learn to set a small facetted stone.
 
Dress Up Your Glass Cabochons
Learn to embellish and enhance glass cabochons with Low Fire Art Clay Silver. The low temperature at which this clay fires, allows glass cabochons to maintain their shape and integrity. You will learn techniques and design considerations for using Art Clay Silver with glass. Bring glass cabochons of different shapes and sizes, for general discussion on designs options. Students will create 2 to 3 projects using small glass cabochons (Cabochons may also be purchased in class).
 
Making Fine Silver Beads
In this workshop the students will make fine silver beads. We will use various materials both organic (cereal, pasta, cork) and inorganic (ceramic, plastic) as the base for our beads. Using various techniques students will learn to apply Art Silver Clay to their base bead and decorate the bead with silver clay, silver appliqué or stones. The class will also learn how to properly kiln fire the beads. Students will make three to four beads depending of size and decorative intensity. Instructor will also discuss how finished beads may be used to make necklaces, earrings, and pins.
Let’s Make Rings
In this workshop the students will make rings using Art Clay Silver. Students will learn ring construction techniques and proper sizing for making rings with Art Clay Silver. We will make both narrow and wide band rings, set stones in the rings and use a variety of materials to decorate our rings. Students will complete 2 to 3 rings during class.
Create an Artist’s Necklace
Using Art Clay Silver we will design and construct beads and findings needed to make a beautiful multi-strand necklace. This class is perfect for bead designers who want to personalize their work by creating unique findings. We will design silver clasps, strand spacers, bead tubes, and more.
5 Easy Pieces - A Sampler in Silver

Expand your world of Art Clay Silver by learning several new techniques as you complete five beautiful pieces of jewelry. Techniques and projects include: hollow and organic formed pendants or brooches, braided ring, filigree beads and more. Art Silver Clay is exactly as the name describes, it is clay that is 99.9% fine silver with the addition of a nontoxic binder and water. Because it is clay, it can be molded, rolled, shaped, carved, stamped, draped and adorned with other elements to create beautiful jewelry. Once the clay is formed, it is fired in a kiln or with a butane torch. The binder and water burn away and the student is left with a beautiful piece of fine silver jewelry.

 

Watch This!

Create a beautiful bracelet watch!  Using Art Clay Silver design, form, shape and decorate the bracelet structure and clasp components.  The final task will be to assemble the watch and wear it home.

Intermediate Art Clay Silver

In this two half day workshop the student will take the next steps in working with Art Silver Clay. This is a workshop for students who have use metal clay and want to learn some advanced techniques. Projectsl include working with fused glass and metal clay, making a ring, and creating a hollow pendant and other techniques. In this workshop, the student will make three pieces of jewelry. The instructor will discuss the Art Clay medium, demonstrate techniques and help students to create a ring, earrings and pendants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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