Class Schedule
Individual and Group Class (Upon Request)
Location: Home Studio – Berkeley, CA
To Schedule: 510-898-1895
Scheduled Classes
Art Clay Silver: Introduction
February 18 & 19, 2012
Time: 10am – 2pm both days
Oakland, CA
To register: www.thecrucible.org
In this 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. The instructor will discuss the Art Clay medium; demonstrate techniques and help students create four pieces of jewelry.
Mixed Metal Bracelet: Art Clay Copper and Silver
March 10 & 11, 2012
Time: 10am – 2pm both days
Oakland, CA
To register: www.thecrucible.org
The new and exciting Art Clay Cooper is now available. Art Clay Copper 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 on an open shelf in a kiln or with a torch. The resulting pieces are 100% pure copper. We will create a one of a kind Art Clay Copper and Art Clay Silver bracelet. The student will learn techniques for using the new Art Clay Copper and several processes for combining the copper and silver. This is a fast paced class but lots of fun.
Dress Up Your Glass
March 28, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
To register: www.glasscraftexpo.com
You have made beautiful small fused glass pieces and want to use them to create dramatic jewelry. Learn to embellish and enhance your 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).
Faux Opal Ring
March 29, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
To register: www.glasscraftexpo.com
Using Art Clay Silver, we will learn ring construction techniques and proper sizing for making rings. After learning the technique students will include dichro glass chips to the ring to create a faux opal look. Students will complete 2 rings during class.
All Linked Up
Co-Instructor: Ruth Levine
March 30, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
To register: www.glasscraftexpo.com
This is an exciting introductory class for students who want to learn to use three different types of metal clay. Students will learn basic techniques for forming, shaping, finishing and firing Art Clay Silver, Art Clay Copper and Quick Fire Bronze Clay as we create links for our long elegant necklace. After the metal clay is fired, links will be connected with wire cut and forged into jump rings.
Hollow Form Earrings with “ARCHiTextural” Ear Wires
Co-Instructor: Ruth Levine
March 31, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
To register: www.glasscraftexpo.com
Two different Metal Clay techniques will be used to create two pairs of hollow silver beads. Students will then use sterling silver wire to make elegant earring forms to show off the handmade beads. Wire will be forged, textured, bent and shaped. The earring wire techniques may be used for any bead style as shown in the photo.
Silver Bracelet and Chain Maille
April 7, 2012
Time: 10am – 4pm
Oakland, CA
To register: www.thecrucible.org
Two dynamic mediums come together in a beautiful bracelet. Both techniques will be taught in class. Students will create a bracelet center piece with Art Clay Silver. The bracelet will be completed by creating chain maille side bands using jump rings. Students may choose from two chain maille patterns that will be taught in class: Byzantine or Wig Wag.
Previous Schedule
Introduction to Art Clay Silver:
October 8 & 9, 2011
Time: 10am – 2pm both days
Oakland, CA
To register: www.thecrucible.org
Art Clay Silver is 99.9 percent fine silver combined with a nontoxic binder and water. Because it is clay, it can be molded, modeled, draped, rolled, carved, stamped and adorned with other elements to make unique and creative jewelry. The process is much easier than jewelry casting or fabrication, and you’ll create finished works in a fraction of the time. In this workshop, you’ll make up to three pieces of jewelry.
All Linked Up
October 22 & 23, 2011
Time: 10am – 2pm both days
Oakland, CA
To register: www.thecrucible.org
This two half day workshop is designed for students with little or no experience in Metal Clay: a product that is 99.9% metal (silver, copper or bronze) 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. In this class we will use Art Clay Silver, Art Clay Copper and Quick Fire Bronze clays to create links for our long elegant necklace. After the metal clay is fired, our links will be connected with wire cut and forged into jump rings.
Hollow Form Earrings with “ARCHiTextural Ear Wire
November 5, 2011
Time: 10am – 5pm
Oakland, CA
To register: www.thecrucible.org
Two different Metal Clay techniques will be taught as we create two pairs of hollow silver beads. We will then use sterling silver wire to make elegant earring forms to show off the handmade beads. Wire will be forged, textured, bent and shaped. Students may bring their own decorative beads to enhance and wear with ARCHiTextural ear wire.
Texture Techniques for Metal Clay Artists
December 3 & 4, 2011
Time: 10am – 2pm both days
Oakland, CA To register: www.thecrucible.org
This class is for Metal Clay artists interested in creating original textures which will then be used as surface enhancement of their projects. During the first day of the workshop we will create a variety of textures with Cuttlebone, polymer clay (tear away technique), soft block carving, and water color paper; and discuss the photopolymer process. The second day of the workshop we will discuss the best methods for using the textures we created as we create two to three pieces of jewelry.
Dress Up Your Glass
January 7, 2012
Time: 10am – 5 pm
Location: Home Studio – Berkeley, CA
To register: Call 510-898-1895
You have made or purchased small fused glass pieces and want to use them to create dramatic jewelry. Learn to embellish and enhance your 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 from the instructor).