9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne, NY
Fees: $0.00

This is the introductory class to take if you’ve never taken a metal clay class or if you’ve been away from working with PMC and would like a refresher. Explore the many ways that you can use fine silver Precious Metal Clay to create jewelry designs of your own. We’ll make pendants, earrings, simple beads, charms and rings. You’ll even learn to set and fire stones in your pieces. You will fully finish three or four pieces of jewelry in this one day class! Techniques and projects will be demonstrated and the instructor will help you create the jewelry that you want to make. Torch firing PMC using a small butane torch will also be demonstrated if time permits. Students at all levels of experience are welcome to join in the fun of using the newest method of working with pure silver.

To register for this class call 518-696-2400 or visit http://adirondackfolkschool.org

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs
Fees: $160.00

In this class you will use silver metal clay to make a variety of hollow beads using combustible core substances and others without any core material at all. The materials provided for the class will be sufficient to allow you to experiment with several types of beads, and additional metal clay will be available for purchase if desired. The number of beads made will depend on the size and type of beads as well as the complexity of the forms. All will be done and ready to wear by the end of the day! This class is ideal for people who have been making beaded jewelry and have wanted to add some beads that they have made themselves. You should have taken a class or have some experience with metal clay to take this class.

There is space available for one more participant in this class.