Adventures in Copper and Bronze Clay

$730.00

Full

Jewelry

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Friday)

Ages

Sep

Sun

Oct

Fri

04:00

12:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 6

Session Hours: 6.00

Program Area: Jewelry

Instructor: Pam East

Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio

Student Materials: Please bring the following: -1 or 2 terrycloth old hand towels -A magnifying device, such as an OptiVISOR or reading glasses, may be helpful for detail work. OptiVISORs are also available in the studio, if needed. -Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) Safety glasses are also available in the studio, if needed. -It is recommended to use a particle dust mask (3M #8233 or rated equivalent) when using a polisher and grinder in the Jewelry studio. The mask can be purchased from Rio Grande, item #201-654 (1-800-545-6566 or www.riogrande.com). You may also find them at your local hardware store. -Ear plugs are available in the craft shop for a small fee should you need them. -Black, fine-point Sharpie pen -Notebook and pen -Something to tie your hair back with, if applicable -Apron or old clothes, recommended -Non-flammable clothing and close-toed shoes, recommended NOTE: The fluctuating cost of metals used in this class may result in changes to the estimated materials fees at the time the class is run.

School Fee & Materials: Patina, 6 rolls of Paper Towels

Instructor Materials: Art Clay for copper and bronze jewelry Stamps, Textures, Templates Material specific tools and supplies

Equipment Needs: Jewelry Studio - Kilns, Ott-lights, metal clay tool kits, flex shafts - Large screen TV monitor with internet access for projecting demonstrations

Skill Level: All levels

Total Materials Fees: $75-$95

Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

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Learn to make beautiful copper and bronze jewelry using innovative metal clay. Metal clay is powdered metals that have been mixed with organic binders allowing you to work it like clay. When fired, the binder burns away leaving pure metal! It can easily be stamped, textured and sculpted. Experience a variety of techniques as you create unique pendants and earrings. No previous experience necessary.

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Learn to make beautiful copper and bronze jewelry using innovative metal clay. Metal clay is powdered metals that have been mixed with organic binders allowing you to work it like clay. When fired, the binder burns away leaving pure metal! It can easily be stamped, textured and sculpted. Experience a variety of techniques as you create unique pendants and earrings. No previous experience necessary.

$75-$95

Pam East has been an enamelist since 1997, and is a certified master instructor with Art Clay® Silver. She has been an invited speaker at the Biennial Enamelist Conference and the Metal Clay World Conference. Pam has appeared on the Carol Duvall Show on HGTV and DIY Jewelry Making on the DIY Network. She is author of the book Enameling on Metal Clay and her articles have appeared in Art Jewelry magazine and other publications. She loves to teach and finds it the most rewarding aspect of her career.

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