Classes!
by Stacey on February 24th, 2010
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Not in Orlando? We’ll come to you! We’re happy to arrange for private classes almost anywhere in Florida or ask your local bead store to have us come for a visit!
Earrings In An Hour
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $55
Learn the basics of rolling, texturing and shaping metal clay while making these fun, sexy pure silver earrings in just about an hour. You’ll fire, polish and patina your pieces before attaching the delicate sterling chain and earwires.
Dragonfly Earrings In An Hour
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $55
Learn the basics of rolling, texturing and shaping metal clay while making these fun, flirty pure silver dragonfly earrings in just about an hour. You’ll learn how to add CZs to your metal clay pieces for a touch of “bling.” You’ll then fire, polish and patina your pieces before attaching the delicate sterling chain and earwires.
Cha-Cha Charms Bracelets
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
Sexy, flirty and fun are just some of the ways to describe this bracelet! Learn the basics of rolling, texturing and shaping silver metal clay while making your own pure silver charms. Then you’ll make your own one-of-a-kind toggle. After learning how to fire, polish and patina your pieces you’ll assemble them on a delicate sterling chain. For the final touch you’ll choose from a selection of wrapped crystal dangles to add just a touch of color and sparkle to complete your bracelet.
The Moon & The Stars Pendant
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
Create your own moon and stars! Learn the basics of rolling, texturing and shaping silver metal clay while making this celestial pendant. You’ll create each of the charms and focal piece with silver metal clay, then learn how to set CZs to add some color and sparkle. You’ll learn how to fire, polish and patina their pieces and assemble to create a finished pendant.
Mixed Metals Layered Pendant
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
Short on time but want a terrific new pendant fast? Then this is the class for you!! Learn the basics of working with silver metal clay while you roll, texture and cut 2 silver discs and 3 charms for your pendant. Then you’ll sand, fire, polish and patina your pieces. Add the jump rings and hammered copper disc, and you’re ready to assemble this unique pendant!
Molded Bronze Pendant & Earrings
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
This class combines the fun and ease of bronze metal clay with 2 part mold making. You get to choose from a variety of vintage buttons to create your own rubber mold. When the mold is ready we’ll use bronze clay and your mold to make a beautiful pendant and earrings. You’ll learn all you need to know to work and fire bronze clay as well as make molds of your favorite found objects.
Bronze Hollow Lentil Pendant
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $75
A great way to step into the world of bronze clay or learn a new skill for your toolbox as we roll, texture and shape bronze metal clay to create a stunning hollow lentil bead pendant. You’ll learn all you need to know to work and fire bronze clay as well as working with hollow forms.
Mixed Metals Trio
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $ 85
Bronze, silver and copper all tied together! Students will how to prepare and work with Bronz, silver and copper clays. Starting with the copper clay students will learn how to create a hollow lentil focal without a core. Next you’ll use Bronz clay to create basic round beads. We’ll discuss the proper way to prepare clay for firing and how to fire each type of clay. Using pre-fired bronze beads students will then learn how to add silver metal clay accents to their copper and bronze pieces. Lastly students will fire their silver wrapped pieces and then patina each to complete their very own mixed metal pendant and bead set!
Affirmation Cuff
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $110
Wear your positive vibes on your wrist! Learn to work in both copper and silver metal clay to create this personalized affirmation cuff bracelet. After learning how to prepare and roll each clay type, you’ll texture and shape each link and then engrave each with your favorite words and affirmations. Every great piece of jewelry needs a great clasp and you’ll learn how to create your own unique toggle too! Students will learn how to prepare their pieces for firing and then will fire, polish and patina their links. Lastly you’ll use copper jump rings to assemble your own affirmation bracelet!
Lovely Lentils
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
Learn a variety of metal clay techniques while creating your own hollow lentil earrings complete with a little “bling.” Learn to roll, texture and shape 2 hollow lentils as well as how to set CZs in each for a little sparkle and shimmer. Students will learn how to dry and work silver metal clay while leather hard to prepare for firing along with learning how to fire, polish and patina their pieces. The addition of a delicate sterling silver chain and sterling earwires completes this pair of unique earrings!
Funky Stack Ring
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
We’ll use hardware store treasures and silver metal clay to create a fantastic ring that can change to suit your mood! You’ll start by learning the basics of working with silver metal clay and then roll, texture and cut out your ring band along with a several accent pieces. You’ll learn everything you need to know to in order to fire, polish and patina your pieces. When its time to assemble your ring you’ll be able to select from a variety of handmade lampwork beads and hardware store treasures to complete your ring!
Framed!
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $110 in silver, 90 in copper or bronze
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and now you can wear them all for the world to see with this picture pendant. This class will take you through a variety of metal clay techniques from prepping your clay to cutting, rolling, and engraving. After learning proper firing techniques you’ll fire, polish and patina your frame pieces. Next you’ll get the opportunity to stamp and hammer your copper backplate and learn how to use simple cold connections to assemble your pendant. When complete you’ll be able to wear your pendant and change the picture when the mood strikes. *Students must provide photo image, ½ by ¾ inches with a ¼ margin.
Collage Pendant & Earrings
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $ 100, $85 in copper or bronze
Use metal clay and resin to create your own one-of-a-kind collage pendant with earrings. You’ll learn how to prepare and roll metal clay and how to shape basic hollow forms. Next you’ll learn basic construction techniques to add a silver bezel to your hollow pendant. After learning the proper firing techniques you’ll fire, polish and patina your piece, and you’ll learn how to prep your favorite photo, papers, flowers or other treasures for resin. You’ll learn all about different applications and techniques for working with resin as we position your pieces, fill with resin and cure under UV light! After the resin is hardened you’ll add the finishing bail to complete this truly unique pendant. You’ll also create a matching textured pair of domed earrings that you’ll fire, polish, patina and complete with sterling earwires.
**If using a photograph, students must provide their own photo image, ½ by ½ inches with a ¼ margin. A selection of papers, dried flowers and other treasures is provided with class.
Hollow Beads With Slab Construction
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
Step into the world of Bronz clay by using slab construction techniques while creating these fun and unique beads. Imagine the possibilities. Create hollow beads of all shapes and sizes! Learn to work with and fire Bronz clay while designing your own beads. Pieces can be picked up the following day. Free firing of your bronze for 6 mths after class date.
Silver Metal Clay Stack Ring
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $95
Everyone loves rings and now you can make your own pure silver stack ring with CZ’s. We’ll work with some of the latest and greatest in metal clay findings with ring liners and embeddable settings and learn some great techniques to help simplify the ring making process. You’ll learn everything you need to know to work and fire silver clay and use some of the hottest new metal clay findings too.
Switch-A-Roo Bracelet Topper
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
Change your look with this fun interchangeable bracelet design. You’ll learn a variety of metal clay techniques while making your own metal clay chain links, charms and a story bar! You’ll learn all you need to know to work and fire silver clay and how to connect bracelet “links” to create your own one of a kind interchangeable bracelet.
Hollow Lentil Focal
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $95
Another great way to try out PMC or learn a new skill! Find out what PMC is all about as you make this 2-sided lentil bead. I’ll show you how to roll, texture and shape each piece, join them together, and then sand and prep for firing in a kiln. When it’s done we’ll tumble, polish and patina the bead, then add a large jump ring to hang it from! At 3 hours long this class also makes a great ladies afternoon out so bring along some friends to receive a 10% discount!
What’s Your Inspiration?
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $85
This fun pendant is a great intro to metal clay. We’ll show you how to roll, texture and shape each piece, add inspirational words of your choice, drill holes and then sand and prep for firing in a kiln. When it’s done we’ll tumble, polish and patina the pieces, and assemble the finished pendant! Show off this fun pure silver pendant or give it as a gift to someone you love!! Come show us your inspiration and bring along some friends for a 10% discount.
Flirting With Metal Clay
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $65, clay additional
Thinking of adding some new “tools” to your jewelry designing toolbox? Not sure if metal clay is for you? Then come and “flirt” with this exciting and innovative medium. Learn about the properties of metal clay, creating your metal clay toolbox and then jump right in with rolling, texturing and shaping to create your own pendants, earrings and charms, even making your own toggles and components for jewelry. We’ll also cover firing schedules and finishing techniques such as polishing and patinas!
Come join us for this 2.5 hour class and get your feet wet in the world of metal clay! Flirting With Metal Clay is only $65 plus the cost of clay, available for purchase at the time of class. Parties of 3 or more receive a 10% class discount too, so bring along a couple of friends and make it an afternoon out!
Metal Clay Basics
Skill Level: Open to all
Fee: $125 plus cost of clay
Ready to jump into the world of metal clay with both feet? Then its time to let your imagination soar and learn to create your own silver or bronze pendants, charms, and components! Our basics class takes all the techniques used in the flirting class a step further and includes making bezels and bails and setting CZ’s. You’ll also add to your metal clay skill set by learning how to reconstitute clay and make repairs to your pieces when needed!
Metal Clay Basics includes:
Properties and storage of metal clay
Toolbox
Rolling, texturing, shaping, layering and cutting
Setting CZ’s and making bezels and bails
Drying, sanding and drilling holes
Firing schedules and techniques
Polishing and patinas
Reconstituting and mending repairs
This full day class is $125 plus the cost of clay, available for purchase at the time of class. Private classes are available, and parties of 3 or more receive a 10% discount.
About the instructor:
A self-described “craft waiting to happen” Paula has been an artist and instructor in a variety of mediums from wood carving to painting throughout her entire life. Over 6 years ago she became intrigued with the concept ofsi lver clay and decided to give it a try. She was immediately addicted to metal clay art and within 2 months she earned her Rio Grande PMC Certification with Tim McCreight. She began teaching others the “magic” of metal clay and never looked back. Paula’s enthusiasm, good humor and her passion for both metal clay and teaching make for the perfect combination of learning while having fun and have made her a student favorite wherever she teaches. Her work continues to evolve as she expands into new techniques and mixed mediums, and she is now working extensively with Bronz and copper metal clay. Currently Paula can be found working on not one but 2 additional certifications and expanding her growing line of handcrafted charms, pendants and toggles. In addition to being an instructor throughout the eastern United States, she also co-owns One Sweet Bead with her daughter Stacey, a lampwork artist. Her blog, Bluejack Oak, is a great resource for all things metal clay.
