METAL CLAY COPPER & BRONZE: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BASE
INSTRUCTOR: STARR PAYNE
This class will introduce you to working with Copper and Bronze Metal Clays. While somewhat more challenging to work with, they create a beautiful contrast to fine silver clay. Prior experience working with metal clay is not required. During the course of the week, we will be working with both copper and bronze metal clays, covering basic and advanced design and construction techniques through multiple projects designed for both beginning and advanced metal clay students. In addition, we will cover the variety of base metal clays, their characteristics, along with firing and finishing techniques.
The class fee includes enough copper and bronze metal clay to complete several projects, such as earrings pendants, and a hollow form design, a base metal tool kit, along with handouts and consumables. Additional metal clay and materials will be available for purchase and the prices are included in the Estimated Materials Fee. Students are encouraged to bring an Opti/Visor and a hand polishing tool, such as a Dremel or Flex Shaft. The instructor will have finishing bits and brushes available for the hand polishing tool.
Class Fee: $200
Est Materials Fee: $25-100
Consumables Fee: 0
Prerequisites: None