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Introduction
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| Introduction
to Art ClaySilver February
6 & 7, 2010 |
| Location:
The
Crucible
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1260 7th Street
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Oakland, CA |
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To register:
call 510-444-0919 |
| Introduction
to Art ClaySilver April
24 & 25, 2010 |
| Location:
The
Crucible
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1260 7th Street
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Oakland, CA |
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To register:
call 510-444-0919 |
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| Mixed
Metal Copper & Silver May
1 & 2, 2010 |
| Location:
The
Crucible
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1260 7th Street
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Oakland,
CA
To register:
call 510-444-0919 |
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| Chain
Maille meets Art Clay Silver |
April
10, 2010 |
| Location:
The Crucible
1260
7th Street
Oakland,
CA
To register:
call 510-444-0919 |
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| Intermediate
Art Clay Silver March
6 & 7, 2010 |
| Location:
The
Crucible
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1260 7th Street
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Oakland, CA |
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To register:
call 510-444-0919 |
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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.
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Chain
Maille meets Art Clay Silver
Two
dynamic mediums come together in a beautiful bracelet. Students
will create a bracelet centerpiece of Art Clay Silver and finish
the work by working a chain maille pattern and creating snake
chain bands. Both techniques will be taught in class.
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| 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. |
Viking
Knit meets Art Clay Silver
The
Bracelet; Something old – Something new
Form
a silver wire bracelet using the ancient art of Viking Knit ,
one of the oldest known forms of knitting, a looping technique
that preceded traditional knitting by centuries. Next add clasp
and components made with Art Clay Silver, a new art form
that uses pure silver clay, which can be molded, rolled, shaped,
carved, stamped, draped and adorned with other elements to create
beautiful jewelry. Finally embellish the bracelet with beads,
wear and enjoy
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Dress
Up Your Glass Cabochons |
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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). |
Mixed
Metal Copper & Silver
Brand new and exciting Art Clay Copper is not available.
It is a clay material that can be used to make a wide variety
of pieces of art. It is easy to use and easy to fire.
The resulting pieces are 100% pure copper. In this class
we will combine Art Clay Copper and Silver to create one of a
kind Mixed Metal jewelry. The student will learn techniques
for using the new Art Clay Copper and several processes for combining
the copper and silver.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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