Workshop: Pendant Techniques with Inclusions of CZ Stones & Pearls in Art Clay Silver Sept 18, 2021, 10am - 4pm

Pendant Techniques with Inclusions of CZ Stones and Pearls in Art Clay Silver

Instructor: Cynthia A. Quesenberry

Class:  Saturday - September 18, 2021, 10am - 4pm

This beginner/intermediate level class is an adventure in working with precious metal clay.  Art Clay Silver is a great product especially formulated for objects that can be created and fired in the same day with outstanding results.  Art Clay Silver is pure fine silver (.999) mixed with water and an organic binder.  It is soft and easy to work with simple tools.  Once it is fired in a kiln for 45 minutes the product is .999 fine silver.  Art Clay silver is available in several formulations such as syringes, paste, silver coated paper, and overlay paste. Art Clay Silver projects can be combined with ceramics, glass fusions, kiln fired enameled, and torch enameled.  The creative possibilities are endless.  Art clay copper is also available.  

The techniques covered in this class include how to make a pendant which includes instruction on how to manipulate the clay, techniques to make attachments, inclusions, using a variety of textures and molds, finishing, sanding techniques, and how to make simple repairs.  Also included in this class is the instruction on the inclusion of CZ stones and pearl settings.  We will create a variety of silver jewelry and decorative objects for functional use in other projects as well as a pendant inspired by the seashore.

Materials include: Art Clay Silver, PMC Tool Kits, variety of findings, CZ stones and pearl settings, stamps, textures, patinas, studio equipment for firing, polishing and tumbling.

Members $110 / Non-Members $120    Maximum:  10 Students

Class will be held in the new Pike Studio...a great place to learn, grow and connect!