Portland Art and Soul Workshops

Workshop Details

Sheri Haab & Wendy Malinow 9-4:30 Friday	404 - Mixed Media Metal Clay Charms	[back to quicklinks] $ 130 Plus $35 materials fee
Lean to make simple silver metal clay charms and bead forms. After the metal class is fired and finished, students will then make beautiful mixed media jewelry pieces. We will teach techniques using polymer, clay, resin, glass paints and faceted stones to add color and sparkle to your finished charms and beads. Wendy Wallin Malinow will demonstrate her award-winning technique, "polymer clay cloisonné", and ideas for filling hollow metal clay forms with innovative inclusions. Sherri Haab will show techniques using resin or paint to add color and depth to your silver charms. Finished pieces can then be used in a variety of ways. Make a 'sampler bracelet’ or choose a favorite technique to make a pair of earrings. This class will inspire you to look at simple craft materials in a whole new way when paired up with precious silver to create designer style jewelry. Supply List: --needle tool or round toothpicks; --Exacto knife; --small inexpensive paint brush Optional Supplies: --texturing tools to texture the clay (rubber stamp patterns, etc. --glitter, small beads, or inclusions for resin --small amounts of polymer clay in favorite colors Kit fee includes:  all supplies needed for charms (bracelet is available for an additional fee of $10, or you can use your own charm bracelet or necklace) CLOSED - CLASS FULL Online registration for the Portland event is now closed. Late sign-ups will be taken at the Art & Soul office at the Portland event, depending upon availability. Please check in with us there if you wish to inquire about a class. Thank you!