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A beginner-friendly introduction to metal clay where you will create a one-of-a-kind bronze botanical pendant. This is a single-session class.
What you’ll do
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of working with bronze metal clay through a guided botanical pendant project. As you create your piece, you’ll learn the general do’s and don’ts of the material, how to use a mold, how to apply texture to the back of a piece, and how to securely attach a bail for hanging. Your pendant will be fired after class and made available for pickup.
What you’ll learn
The basics of working with bronze metal clay
How to use a mold in a pendant project
How to apply texture to a piece
Great for: Beginners. No prior experience needed.
Instructor: Karen Trexler is a metalsmith, enamelist, and metal clay jewelry artist who received her MFA in metalsmithing and enameling from UW–Madison in 2018. She is the resident artist for a metal clay manufacturer, where she develops products, tests new materials, and creates educational content. She has taught at juried metal clay conferences and at the Art Literature Lab in Madison.
Schedule
July 11, 1:00–4:00 PM
Cost: $100
What to bring: Details to come.
A beginner-friendly introduction to metal clay where you will create a one-of-a-kind bronze botanical pendant. This is a single-session class.
What you’ll do
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of working with bronze metal clay through a guided botanical pendant project. As you create your piece, you’ll learn the general do’s and don’ts of the material, how to use a mold, how to apply texture to the back of a piece, and how to securely attach a bail for hanging. Your pendant will be fired after class and made available for pickup.
What you’ll learn
The basics of working with bronze metal clay
How to use a mold in a pendant project
How to apply texture to a piece
Great for: Beginners. No prior experience needed.
Instructor: Karen Trexler is a metalsmith, enamelist, and metal clay jewelry artist who received her MFA in metalsmithing and enameling from UW–Madison in 2018. She is the resident artist for a metal clay manufacturer, where she develops products, tests new materials, and creates educational content. She has taught at juried metal clay conferences and at the Art Literature Lab in Madison.
Schedule
July 11, 1:00–4:00 PM
Cost: $100
What to bring: Details to come.