Metal Clay Classes

Buchanan Art Center

Metal Clay Classes being offered this Fall

by artist, Darlene Troyer

I'm so excited to be teaching again and I look forward to meeting lots of new students.  The fall class list has been posted on the art centers website and registrations are now open!  If you've wanted to take a metal clay class, now is the time.  To register for the classes below contact the Buchanan Art Center: http://buchananartcenter.org

SILVER LEAF PENDANT: SILVER METAL CLAY 

Darlene Troyer, Certified PMC Instructor. 
magdalenamoon.blogspot.com

Adults and Teens (max. 6, min. 4 students) SATURDAY SEPT 14.  9 AM - 4PM

$45 member  $50 nonmember.  +$45
Class Pack purchased from instructor in class. All tools supplied.

Create a lovely silver leaf pendant from a real leaf using Silver Metal Clay.  Using Precious Metal Clay (PMC) you will learn how to apply a layer of silver metal clay paste to a real leaf, along with ways to create a bail attachment that will make a stunning pendant. Additional information and print outs will be given on applying this technique to other natural materials.  Class pack includes a paint brush, one container of paste (enough to make one leaf), enough PMC for the bail, suitable fresh leaves and use of teacher's supplies and kiln firing.  Bring a sack lunch and beverage.

FINE SILVER JEWELRY: 
INTRODUCTION TO SILVER METAL CLAY

Darlene Troyer, Certified PMC Instructor.  magdalenamoon.blogspot.com

Adults and Teens (max. 6, min. 4 students)
TUESDAY, NOV 19.  9 AM - 4PM

$45 member  $50 nonmember.  +$60 average market price of Silver Metal Clay that must be purchased from instructor in class.  All tools supplied.

If you've wanted to work with metal clay but didn't know how to get started, this beginner class is for you.  Come join us and see how easy and rewarding it is! Learn to make beautiful silver jewelry using .999 fine silver PMC (precious metal clay).  Students will explore: the different types and properties of PMC, how to manipulate the silver clay into pieces of jewelry, proper firing techniques and how to finish their designs into stunning pieces of jewelry.  All basic tools will be supplied by the instructor for use in class. Bring a sack lunch and beverage.

If you have any questions about the above classes please send me an email and I will try to help in any way I can.

magdalenamoon@hotmail.com

Buchanan Art Center

117 West Front Street * Buchanan, MI 49107

269.697.4005