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Learn how to make your own Pure Silver
jewellery with our relaxed and informative workshops
Workshops
are a great way to learn a new skill and/or to improve on the skills
you already have. We have workshops suitable for all skill levels
and aim to keep them fun and relaxed. All our workshops are run
by Certified Art Clay Instructors and we are all members of the Art
Clay World Guild. Our workshops are normally held in
Berkshire although we do sometimes have them elsewhere in the country.
Also we are happy to tailor make a course to suit your needs as long
there are 4 or more people. With all of the workshops you will
leave with Pure Silver jewellery ready to wear!!
Refreshments are available all day.
Booking Details are at the end of the page
Art Clay Basics - a one day
course.
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This workshop is suitable for novices as well as those
more familiar
with working with Art Clay Silver. The workshop lasts for
about 5 hours and will introduce you to all the basics of handling the
clay, shaping, texturing etc. As well as different methods to finish
off your designs. You will also have the opportunity to use Art
Clay in the Syringe form. The cost of this workshop is £70 which includes 10g of
Art Clay Silver and the use of all tools needed. |
Fingerprint Jewellery using Art Clay Silver - an intensive one day course
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During this workshop you will be taught how to capture a fingerprint onto Silver Clay, preparation of the
Silver Clay, setting gemstones, adding names, date of birth or a
"kiss". Plus different methods of firing. Soldering techniques
and finishing your projects to a professional standard.
Especially important if you want to start your own business.
Suitable for all levels. The cost of this workshop is £110 which includes 20g of Art Clay Silver,
gemstones, findings and the use of
all tools needed. |
Mixed Media - A beginners guide to Enamelling on Art Clay Silver
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During this workshop you
will have the opportunity to create items that can be easily enamelled. Previous experience of working with Metal Clay is
recommended. The workshop lasts for about 5 hours
- in the morning you will learn how to make an item suitable
for the application of enamels. In the afternoon, you will add the enamels and finish off your
piece by polishing, etc. The cost of this workshop is £70 and includes 10g of
Art Clay Silver, the enamels and the use of
all tools as needed. |
Mixed Media - Make Sherri Haab's gorgeous bracelet using Art Clay Silver, Polymer Clay, Resin and Beads
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Create this amazing bracelet that graces the cover of Sherri Haab's book - 'Metal Clay and Mixed Media'.
During this workshop you will learn how to make simple silver
metal clay charms and bead forms. After the metal clay is fired and
finished, you will go on to make beautiful mixed media jewellery
pieces. Techniques include: using Resin, glitter, beads, polymer
clay and collage elements to add colour and sparkle to your
finished metal clay charms and beads. Finished pieces can then be used
in a variety of ways. Make enough pieces to complete a fabulous charm
bracelet. This class will inspire you to look at simple craft
materials in a whole new way when combined with silver clay, to
create designer style jewellery. The cost of this workshop is
£110 and includes 25g of Art Clay Slver, Resin, Beads, Polymer
Clay, Headpins, Jumprings and the use of all tools as needed. Charm Bracelets will be available to purchase on the day or you may bring your own |
Image Transfer Jewellery - Transfer beautiful images onto Silver Clay
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During this
workshop you will be taught how to make a simple Silver Clay piece or 2
and finish it ready to apply images. The images are applied
using Sherri Haab's amazing product Image Transfer Solution.
We will also show you how to add colour to your pieces using the
Image Transfer Solution and Pearlex Pigments. Suitable for all
levels. The cost of this workshop is £80 and includes 10g
of Art Clay Silver, preprinted Images, Image Transfer Solution, Pearlex
Pigments and the use of all tools as needed. |
Ring Making - Create your very own customised Rings
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During this
workshop, you will learn how to make 2 different types of rings.
You will also be taught how to set a stone, how to measure for
the perfect fit, adding texture or syringe patterns. This
workshop is suitable for those with some experience with Metal Clay.
The cost of this workshop is £80 and includes 14g of Art
Clay Silver, gemstones and use of all tools as needed. |
Certification Courses - Level 1 & Level 2
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Level 1 - This
Instructor Certification course runs over 3 days and provides you with
a sound knowledge of all the Art Clay Silver products available.
The course covers 7 projects which have been chosen to teach you
all the techniques involved in using the different types of clay,
setting stones, bezels, using the syringe and using cork clay to create
hollow shapes. After successfully
completing all 7 projects you will receive a Certificate from Art Clay
World UK. This certification entitles you to run Introductory
Workshops in Art Clay with the help and guidance of the Art Clay Guild.
Everyone who completes a Level 1 Certification course will be
entitled to a 20% on Art Clay Silver products purchased from us.
The cost of the course is £360 and includes all the materials,
stones, silver findings, a complete toolkit for you to keep and the Art
Clay Silver Basics book. Previous experience with the clay is
essential.
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Level 2
- This Certification
course is designed for those that are serious about teaching or if you
want a more in depth knowledge of working with Metal Clay. It
runs over 4 days and builds on all the knowledge you gained during the
Level 1 course. During this course we cover more advanced
techniques such as using Gold Foil, Glass Fusing, etc. You will
also have a chance to use the Art Clay Gold Paste. To successfully complete your Level 2 Certification you will need to submit 3 additional pieces to the Art Clay Guild.
On successful completion you will be able to run Introductory, Level 1 and Level 2 courses. Everyone who
completes a Level 2 Certification course will be entitled to a 30% on
Art Clay Silver products purchased from us.
The cost of the
course is £470 and includes all the materials, stones, glass, Gold Products,
a toolkit that builds on the one you received during Level
1 for you to keep
and the Art Clay Silver Advanced book. You must have
completed the Level 1 Certification Course to do Level 2.
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Dates of Workshops
Basics of Art Clay
3 July 2008 10am - 5pm
Berkshire
13 August 2008
10am - 5pm
Berkshire
Fingerprint Jewellery
12 July 2008 9:30am - 5pm
Berkshire
24 July 2008
9:30am - 5pm
Berkshire
9 August 2008
9:30am - 5pm
Berkshire
27 August 2008 9:30am - 5pm
Berkshire
10 September 2008 9:30am - 5pm
Berkshire
24 September 2008 9:30am - 5pm
Berkshire
Also various dates available for courses held at Country Love Ceramics in Oxford. To book or make enquiries, please contact them directly on 01235 861700 or email them
Mixed Media
26 July 2008
9:30am - 5pm
Berkshire Sherri Haab's Resin Bracelet
9 July 2008
10:00am - 4:30pm Berkshire Enamelling
23 August 2008
10:00am - 4:30pm Berkshire Enamelling
24 August 2008
9:30am -
5pm
Berkshire Sherri Haab's Resin Bracelet
230 September 2008 9:30am -
5pm
Berkshire Sherri Haab's Resin Bracelet
Image Transfer
27 July 2008
10:00am - 5pm
Berkshire
30 July 2008
10:00am - 5pm
Berkshire
10 August 2008
10:00am - 5pm
Berkshire
19 September 2008
10:00am - 5pm
Berkshire
Certification Courses
Level 1
26 to 28 September 9:30am -
5pm Berkshire
Level 2
27 to 30 June 2008 9:30am -
5pm Berkshire
Booking
To book any of our
workshops please select "Workshops" on our webshop, select the type of
workshop and remember to fill in the dates you are interested in, within the
comments field. Payment for workshops can be made by Card, Cheque or
Bank Transfer - please note we can not accept payment via Paypal for workshops.
You will only be charged if we have availability on the dates you
have
requested. If there is no availability, we will either call you
or send an email, so please do check your "Junk or Spam" email folder
in case an email goes astray. We will confirm your place with
a letter which will be sent together with your
Invoice and receipt of payment. For more information please
feel free to contact us on 0118 983 1071 or email us if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our
workshops
soon!
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