Metal Clay Silver: - Starr Payne

Metal Clay Silver: - Starr Payne

Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST

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7/27/2025-8/1/2025
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$200.00

Metal Clay Silver: - Starr Payne

Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST

METAL CLAY: Beads, Box Pendants and Other Hollow Forms in Silver Metal Clay

Instructor: Starr Payne

In this class, students will expand their skills and creativity by learning to construct hollow forms using silver metal clay.   During the week we use burnable cores and hollow form construction to create a variety of beads, pendants and earrings in geometric and organic forms, which can be turned into boxes or lockets by creating hinges and closures. 

Silver metal clay is micro-fine particles of silver in a claylike binder that can be cut, formed, and textured.  When fired with a torch or kiln, the binder burns away and what is left is fine silver. 

The class fee includes enough silver metal clay to complete several projects, such as beads, pendants, and a hollow form design.   Also included in the class fee are handouts and consumables along with the use of an instructor’s tool kit.  Additional metal clay and materials will be available for purchase and the prices are included in the Estimated Materials Fee. 

Class Fee: $250

Est. Materials Fee: $25 - $200

Prerequisites: Some experience with metal clay preferred, but not required.

Payne, Starr
Starr Payne

I think I have always been a creator.  Some of my earliest memories are of making things and always wanting to try the latest art or craft project.  I began making beaded jewelry in 1995, and after moving to Florida, I continued developing my metalsmithing skills with the Florida Society of Goldsmiths.  In 2001, I discovered Metal Clay and it has been the main focus of my metalwork since then.   I hold Metal Clay Certifications from Rio Grande and Art Clay Silver and PMC Connection.  While I work predominately in silver metal clay, the bronze and copper clays are beginning to show up more in my work.   I love to work with Metal Clay, the feel of it, and how it can be textured and shaped into beautiful designs and pieces of wearable art.   I continue to be interested in all forms of craft, including enameling, glass fusing and metalsmithing, expanding my knowledge and adding to my jewelry designs.

I have been teaching weekly Metal Clay classes for the last few years at the Lafayette Park Arts and Crafts Center in Tallahassee, Florida and have also taught Metal Clay classes for the Florida Society of Goldsmiths, Tallahassee Makers Space and at the River’s Edge and AHA Galleries. 

My work is currently being shown at the Wiregrass Artist Cooperative in Thomasville, GA.  River’s Edge Gallery in Apalachicola, FL, and at the AHA Gallery in Havana, FL.