Metal Clay Events
This section includes information about past metal clay events as well as what's coming up. If you're running a metal clay event, let us know so we can make sure you have an entry. The major events by the metal clay Guilds are listed in the menu on the left.
To see other jewelry related events click here.
Holly Gage Masterclasses in Cornwall, UK
When: 29th - 30th August 2010 and 1st - 3rd September 2010
Where: Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery
What: Repousse Effects in Metal Clay
The demand for this class was so great that another, shorter Masterclass has been scheduled for this technique.
Learn the secrets of transforming original photos or drawings into
highly detailed, low relief images, which look similar in style to
traditional Repoussé. Discover how to wet-work a reverse polymer mold
of your image; manipulate the clay and use tools to create different
hand-wrought textural effects; and to carve details for the finishing
touch.
The Repousse effect is only achieved by this technique and is different from photopolymer plates. The results are unique and original, beautifully echoing the hand of the artist. Book Now!
When: 4th-5th September 2010
Where: Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery
What: Negative Space Caning
Holly developed this technique and it will allow you to look at Metal Clay construction in a whole new way. We will use combustible materials layered with Metal Clay to create filigree chambers, which are perfect for inlaying polymer, resin and more. Book Now!
PMC Jewelry Masterclass - Toulouse, France
When: 11th - 18th September 2010
Where: Chateau Dumas, Auty, France
Who: Janet Harriman and Mirinda Kossoff
Please email Lizzie for availability or further information
Hadar Jacobson - Mixed Metal Jewellery - Near Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
When: 27th - 28th September 2010
Where: Atelier Non!Soesa, Hoogstraat 36A, 5271 WV Sint Michielsgestel (nearby 's-Hertogenbosch), The Netherlands
In this 2-day workshop you will learn different possibilities for combining copper, bronze, and silver clay in a single piece of jewelry. You will make at least two types of pieces: one that combines copper and silver clay, and another combining copper and bronze clay. Among other techniques, you will learn draping, overlay, inlay of copper in bronze and bronze in copper, wraparound, and hot riveting. A good part of the time will be dedicated to post-firing finishing techniques - especially how to achieve a smooth matte finish as well as the appearance of married metals.
Art Clay World UK Conference
When: 16th - 19th September 2010
Where: University of York, UK
Details of the workshops running have been posted on the Art Clay World website. Registration is now open and the workshops have been finalised. Download a booking form from the website and book workshops online.
Gordon Uyehara Masterclass in Scotland
When: 2nd - 3rd October 2010
Where: Art Clay Scotland , Edinburgh
This is the first time Gordon has taught this stunning "Naupaka" Pendant in the UK. Gordon's stylized silver clay version of the flower, is a fairly complicated design but its construction can be broken down into manageable steps. Gordon will guide you through the entire process and is an incredibly generous teacher and humble artist. You need experience of working with metal clay for this class.
Book a place on this class through the website.
Metal Clay World Conference 2011
The date of the next Metal Clay World Conference has been announced. It will be held on 14th - 16th July 2011 at the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort, in Bloomingdale, IL in the USA. Registration for the conference and hotel reservations will begin in July 2010. Keynote speaker will be Michael David Sturlin and there will also be a number of pre-conference classes running.
