Metal Clay Classes with Rhonda
Having trouble finding a class that fits into your crazy schedule? Sign up for a class with Rhonda. When we have six people for a particular class, we will find a time to meet—around your schedule. And then, slow down, take a breath and create! The fees (non-refundable) are due at the time of registration.
Menu of Fall Classes:
“PMC? What’s that?” This is the perfect class for beginners. You will have the opportunity to use different forms of PMC, including clay, paste/slip, and syringe. You will learn how to handle and store PMC, roll out clay, texture, make coils, and make bails. You will create up to 2 pendants or pairs of earrings of your own design—and when they come out of the kiln, they will be beautiful fine silver (99.9% pure silver)!
“Button, Button” Learn to use molding compound to turn a wonderful old button into fine silver jewelry. This is a great way to preserve a memory—a button from your grandfather’s military uniform or a favorite from grandma’s button box—without harming or altering the original button. You are also welcome to use one of my beautiful vintage buttons.
“East Meets West” We will use techniques from the traditional crafts of origami (Japanese paper folding) and quilling (Victorian paper filigree) to create with PMC paper. Many different designs are possible!
“Clasps and Beads” This is a perfect way to finish off a necklace or bracelet you have created. You will make a custom fine silver clasp (toggle or hook and eye) and one hollow focal bead perfectly suited to your piece.
“Picture This!” Keep that special photo close to your heart. Make a lovely fine silver frame suitable for wearing–equally perfect for a new mom or grandmother. Modern or vintage—you choose the style. We will use photocopies (not original photos) and use resin to seal them.
“Filigree Earrings” Learn to use syringe clay to make a unique pair of fine silver earrings. There are many design possibilities for these delicate-looking earrings. If you can decorate a cake—this class may be a piece of cake for you!
“Rings” Make your own amazing fine silver ring. Carve, sculpt, texture, coil, use syringe, or use molds to create a one-of-a-kind ring. This class is more challenging—if you haven’t used metal clay before, I recommend that you learn the basics first.
“Creating Textures” Can’t find the design you want? Create your own! In this class, we will learn several ways to make our own texture plates. We will not use any metal clay during this class. We will focus on the creation of the plates. This class will meet one time for 3 hours.
“PMC Open Studio” Want to create on your own, but don’t have the tools and materials? Come to Open Studio. Dozens of texture plates and tips, oodles of templates and cutters, bunches of molds, and much more!
All classes meet twice. In the first meeting, you will design and create your piece (2 – 2 ½ hours). Between sessions, I will dry and fire your work. In the final session, you will finish your piece (1 hour). Cost: $30.00 plus supplies. The supply fee is subject to change based on the price of silver. The supplies generally cost $25 – $45.
To register for open studio or for more information, please e-mail rhonda@silverleafshop.com.