METAL CLAY WEEKEND CLASS: A Tide Pool Pendant in Silver Metal Clay: Starr Payne

METAL CLAY WEEKEND CLASS: A Tide Pool Pendant in Silver Metal Clay: Starr Payne

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8/23/2025 (one day)
9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST on Sat
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$100.00

METAL CLAY WEEKEND CLASS: A Tide Pool Pendant in Silver Metal Clay: Starr Payne

Class | Available

METAL CLAY: A Tide Pool Pendant in Silver Metal Clay  
Instructor:  Starr Payne 

August 23, 2025,     Saturday 9am to 4pm

 

Create a “Tidepool” pendant in this Silver Metal Clay Workshop.  In this one-day workshop, we will using small molded beach themed elements and put them together into a “Tidepool”.  Once assembled, the pendants will be fired using a torch then polished and patinaed so that each student will go home with a finished piece of fine silver jewelry. 

Metal 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.   This class is good for both new and experienced metal clay students.

The class fee includes enough silver metal clay to complete a pendant and/or a pair of earrings, along with handouts and consumables and the use of instructor’s tools.  Additional metal clay and materials will be available for purchase if desired.

 

Class Fee:  $125.00

Est. Materials Fee: $0

Prerequisites:  None

*WH TUITION: $100 Includes Breakfast and Boxed Lunch. No additional charge for lodging if taking a class, the week before or after, $60 lodging fee if needed. Please email sharon@lapidaryschool.org to arrange lodging.

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.