Currently Scheduled Workshops

February 18, 2012 | Precious Metal Clay Exploration

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fees: $160.00

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 … Continue reading

February 20, 2012 | Soldering on Metal Clay

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

This class, alternately known as “playing with fire”, will begin with making some new PMC pieces for you to use for soldering earring posts, pin backs, etc. We’ll fire the pieces and then we will delve into soldering. After an introduction to the basics of soldering, you’ll take … Continue reading

February 22, 2012 | Copper and Bronze Clay

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

This single day workshop will introduce you to bronze and copper metal clays. Many silver metal clay users have been enticed to give base metal clays a try with amazing results. While many of the techniques are very similar to the ones used in working with … Continue reading

February 24, 2012 | Bracelets with Metal Clay

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

This class focuses on creating bracelets incorporating PMC. You should have taken a class or have some experience with metal clay to take this class. This class includes an emphasis on making metal clay clasps which is great for those who enjoy making beaded jewelry. You will choose … Continue reading

February 25, 2012 | Bracelets with Metal Clay

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

This class focuses on creating bracelets incorporating PMC. You should have taken a class or have some experience with metal clay to take this class. This class includes an emphasis on making metal clay clasps which is great for those who enjoy making beaded jewelry. You will choose … Continue reading

March 05, 2012 | Rings with Metal Clay

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Black Bear Bead Company, Johnstown, NY
Fees: $0.00

You will learn a variety of methods that can be used to create various types of metal clay rings.

To sign up contact Black Bear Bead Company directly at 518-762-2322 or e-mail blackbearbeads@nycap.rr.com

March 24, 2012 | Precious Metal Clay Exploration

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, 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 … Continue reading

March 30, 2012 | Hollow Forms with Metal Clay

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 … Continue reading

March 31, 2012 | Hollow Forms with Metal Clay

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs, NY
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 … Continue reading

April 11, 2012 | Copper and Bronze Clay

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

This single day workshop will introduce you to bronze and copper metal clays. Many silver metal clay users have been enticed to give base metal clays a try with amazing results. While many of the techniques are very similar to the ones used in working with silver clay, … Continue reading

April 30, 2012 | Soldering on Metal Clay

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Black Bear Bead Company, Johnstown, Ny
Fees: $0.00

This class, alternately known as “playing with fire”, will begin with making some new PMC pieces for you to use for soldering earring posts, pin backs, etc. We’ll fire the pieces and then we will delve into soldering. After an introduction to the basics of … Continue reading

May 11, 2012 | Precious Metal Clay Exploration

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 … Continue reading