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You (yes, YOU!) can make fine silver treats like these!

(The photo above is of the very first one I ever made.
The ones below show just a few other possibilities.)

See the transformation of a plain, metallic powder into a moist clay-like product that's easy to shape, then dried to a form that can be carved or drilled and, finally, turned back to a piece of pure, solid metal.

Ask questions, if you want, before you take the plunge to sign up for a full workshop. Discover how you will be able to do this!

No pre-registration is required. This event is FREE!

Make a truly unique reversible fine silver pendant (or focal bead to string later) by learning how to texture, trim and dry silver metal clay into the shape of your choice.

Drying forms wil be provided for several different curves/shapes; you are welcome to bring your own if you want. (Contact me in advance to discuss the best options to ensure success.)

Beginners are welcome! Those with prior experience will be able to explore a wider range of options for how their pendant will e hung.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn the basics of working with silver clay,
including how to form it into
a lovely, textured, reversible domed pendant.

This is a great project for beginners!

Pre-registration is required.

Learn the basics of working with silver clay, including how to make a two-sided pendant or pair of earrings. On one side, you will use a collage, mosaic, or quilt-like pattern; the other side can be plain, or it can display one overall texture that either complements or contrasts with the collage. Good for beginners, yet those with some experience can learn new techniques.

Make a two-sided pendant: apply a collage, mosaic, or quilt-like pattern on one side; the other side can be plain, or it can display one overall texture that either complements or contrasts with the collage.

I'm talking with Andrew & William about what mid-winter delight to offer, and when. Stay tuned for details....

Often when I schedule workshops, people say, "I'd like to take that one, but can't make it on that date..."'

So I'm trying something new this winter: you pick the date! That is, the first few people who express interest in any workshop marked "TBA" will get to pick a date and time that works for them.

I'll update the information down the right side of my blog (probably first), and this page (when I find a bit more time), for others who may also want to sign up once the date and time have been set.

A two-for-one special! Bring someone you love, and learn about silver metal clay together. Make a pair of treats to exchange with each other; or, each of you can make a gift for another special someone in your life!

Learn how to make a simple, small, reversible, hollow, silver box-shape pendant.

(In the time allocated, beginners will be able to make a lovely closed-box design. Those who already know how to make such a closed-box out of metal clay will, if they want, have the opportunity to make a trinket box with a loose-fitting lid.)

Make a truly unique fine silver pendant (or focal bead to string later) by learning how to roll and drape thin sheets of "metal clay" ... and then decorate the other side for both added strength and reversibility.

Beginners are welcome! Those with prior experience will add a new technique to their repertoire, and be able to explore a wider range of options for how decorate the "other side" of their pendant.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn to create amazing, light weight, silver nuggets (beads or earrings) by painting silver "paste" over black lava beads.

Weave strips and strings of this fabulous fine silver material.

To hold your weave securely, you will then either frame or back it in the shape of your choice to make your own one-of-a-kind pendant.

Learn to work with regular "lump" clay straight from the pack and with the wonderful "flexible greenware" that remains pliable, and thus weave-able, even after it has fully "dried" out.

You (yes, YOU!) can make fine silver treats like these!

(The photo above is of the very first one I ever made.
The ones below show just a few other possibilities.)

See the transformation of a plain, metallic powder into a moist clay-like product that's easy to shape, then dried to a form that can be carved or drilled and, finally, turned back to a piece of pure, solid metal.

Ask questions, if you want, before you take the plunge to sign up for a full workshop. Discover how you will be able to do this!

No pre-registration is required. This event is FREE!

Make a pair of small earrings that combine your own fine silver elements with a lovely colored Lucite leaf, flower, or butterfly.

Make a few fine silver beads in a lovely, small spool-shape.

Participants who would like to learn how to string their spools (onto a necklace, bracelet, or earrings) may schedule a private or semi-private lesson at a highly-discounted price.

The locations where I teach on a fairly regualr (though sometimes intermittent) schedule include:

This is just off Braddock Avenue in Regent Square, a few blocks north of the Edgewood/Swissvale exit (#77) from the Parkway East (I-376). But it's on a one-way street. Turn west at Sanders (closest) or Hutchinson (which has a light); if you've just come fram the Parkway, that'll be a left turn. Then left onto Milton, and left onto Charleston. (Or you may just want to park on Milton.) Take the stairs up to the second floor. (There's no elevator.)

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