We regret to announce that due to the Covid-19 emergency, this class is now cancelled. We hope to reschedule at some time in the future.
First-rate reds, perfect purples, peerless pinks. Get ready for getting great results with warm colors on Art Clay Silver! This two-day workshop will take you start to finish. Day one we’ll construct a metal clay piece for champlevé enameling. You’ll learn what to look for when constructing for enamels and proper firing for high enameling success. Day two we’ll dive into how to get great results and shading with warm color leaded enamels. Unlock the full enameling spectrum!
Cost for the class will be $300. A kit fee of $15 to be paid in class which includes sanding files, findings, and other small supplies plus use of all tools and equipment and shared materials. Students will provide 50 grams of Art Clay Silver, syringe clay, paste clay (reconstituted clay made from dust is fine,) enamels, enameling paint brushes and respirator mask. A detailed supply list will be sent upon registration with the specific brushes and enamels needed, etc. Clay is available for purchase at discounted prices at Creator Haven.
About Pam: Pam East is an internationally known artist, writer and teacher. Her work and instructional articles have appeared in Art Jewelry Magazine, Metal Clay Artist Magazine, and many others. Her book “Enameling on Metal Clay” is considered the definitive resource for enameling on silver clay. She released two comprehensive instructional DVDs in 2014. Pam has been an invited speaker, giving classes and lectures at the Enamelist Society Biennial Conference, the Metal Clay World Conference, and the Pan-European Metal Clay Festival. She has appeared on the highly acclaimed Carol Duvall Show and other jewelry making television programs.
Silver metal clay is like magic! It starts in clay form and then fires to pure fine silver. Create two personalized projects while learning the essentials of working with metal clay.
Learn to shape and texture with simple tools to make solid silver jewelry without solder, saws or toxic chemicals. Then learn to fire and finish your beautiful creations.
Students will take one pendant home at the end of class, and pick the other up one week after class to allow for firing.
Thursdays, May 2 & 9 11 am – 2 pm At Creator Haven, 41-B Hangar Way, Watsonville $110 Plus $60 materials fee