6 week Introduction to Metal Clay; Barnard Castle
Description
The metal clay jewellery 6-week course is suitable for beginners, or those with some jewellery making experience, who’d like to learn how to work with a different material. In this 6 week course you’ll have an introduction to working with metal clay, learning how to create jewellery in this fascinating material, which is then fired in a kiln to transform it into a metal piece of jewellery. Pieces are fired outside the course times, ready to work on the following week. Week 1: Introduction to working with metal clay, best practices for using the material, tools and equipment, how to roll and texture the clay with natural/found materials and cutting techniques. Week 2: How to tidy up dried clay pieces, repairing and fixing any problems that may occur before being fired. After this we’ll explore more cutting and texturing techniques using different tools such as stamps and found objects. Week 3: Introduction to sculpting with metal clay using a scalpel and various other tools. You’ll learn how to attach different sculpted elements together and how to make and use slip. Week 4: Learn how to add stones to your designs using a few different techniques for both faceted and cabochon shaped stones. Week 5: Introduction to making beads using a variety of materials to create a hollow form. Week 6: How to finish fired clay pieces and attach jewellery making findings to complete your projects, transforming them into jewellery to wear.
What's included in the price?
- On hand experienced tutor to guide and support you. - Use of all tools and equipment. - Kiln firing. - Materials to make each weekly project in base metals such as copper or bronze. - Refreshments and biscuits.
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Lindsay Forbes has worked in the jewellery industry since graduating in 3D Design in 2010. Working in a variety of areas from retail to repair, she has a great amount of knowledge in jewellery design and technical skills in goldsmithing. Following her passion for designing and making jewellery she founded her own business; Laconic. Passing on knowledge and skills is something that Lindsay enjoys doing and creating a fun, friendly environment where people can come to relax, be creative and learn and so 'Bench Box' was created!
