Metal Clay Classes
In these half, full or multiple day classes, Barbara’s students get hands on experience with silver or bronze metal clay and produce their own handmade jewelry, to enjoy or give as a gift. All instruction, materials and tools are provided. All skill levels welcome! Barbara’s classes now have a new home! Classes are now held at the Mountain Artists Guild in downtown Prescott, AZ.
Upcoming Classes
New Dates Coming for 2023
Intro to Metal Clay: 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
Two Textures, Multi-Layer Pendants: 1:00 to 5:00
Class Descriptions
Intro to Metal Clay
Project: Fine silver textured earrings (see video)
Students receive three to four hours of hands-on with metal clay. You will learn a little about the history and composition of metal clay. You will learn about how to use basic tools for working with metal clay. Students will learn how to roll it out to desired thickness, imprint textures, cut clay with templates, dry the clay, and refine it for torch firing. After you fire you pieces, you will learn how to finish the fine silver and bring it to a lustrous silver finish, complete with patina. Barbara will be happy to add the sterling ear wire and a bead if you like! (Scroll down to see photos from past classes)
What’s included?
All instruction, tools, supplies and clay are provided. The clay alone is a $40 value. You will leave the class with a beautiful pair of fine silver earrings, and maybe a little extra clay to play with at home.
Cost: $130
Intro Class: Registration Closed
Metal Clay II
(Intro class is a prerequisite to all other classes)
Project: Two Texture Multi-layer Pendant
Students receive three to four hours of hands-on with metal clay and pick up were they left off in the Intro Class. You will learn how to use some new tools and techniques, and will design a multi-layer pendant. Students will create the separate elements in clay that will be dried, refined and joined together. You will learn how to make a fold-over bail to add to the back of your pendant. (Scroll down to see photos from past classes)
What’s included?
All instruction, tools, supplies and clay are provided. The clay is a $45 – 50 value. You will leave the class with a beautiful fine silver pendant, and maybe a little extra clay to play with at home.
Class usually starts at 12:30 am and we should be finished up by 4:00
Cost: $130
About Barbara
Barbara is the artist and owner of Sweet Cedar Jewelry Design, founded in 2009. Before moving to Arizona in 2021, she sold her work at fine art shows and festivals throughout California. She holds two PMC Certifications, a BA in studio art, and has over 25 years of teaching experience.
Now living in Prescott Valley, she is offering classes for beginning and experienced metal clay students. She also is available for private lessons.
Student Reviews
“Barbara is an excellent teacher. We learned so much AND had a great time. Anyone can be successful in this class.”
“Barbara is delightful with a great sense of humor. I enjoyed the class immensely and was amazed at the transformation from clay to silver. I needed help with earring attachments and Barbara added those willingly with admirable speed and great skill.”
“I really enjoyed the class and even though I’ve been working with Metal Clay for a while, my class expectations were met because I learned new things.”
“I learned so much more than I thought I would and I came away confident that I can add Fine Silver jewelry to my product line.”
“Barbara was helpful, patient, and supportive to a “non crafty” person.”
“I would recommend it to a friend..in fact I already did!”
“I’ve already recommended this class to others. It was fabulous!”
“Wow… I am still feeling the glow of yesterday! That was so much fun. Thank you for your amazing kindness and grace. It was a perfect day.”
“I would highly recommend the class to a friend. The pace is fun. The work is approachable. The finished product is rewarding.”
“I would absolutely recommend it. I had a fabulous time. I wished I had signed up for the afternoon class since I was having so much fun!”
More Classes
- Intro to MC (Prerequisite for other classes) See video of earrings project! (Instruction time 3.5 hrs)
- Texture and Mold Making for Metal Clay (4 hrs)
- Multi-layer Pendant With Two Textures (5 hrs)
- Lentil Bead Pendants (2 sessions – 6 hrs total)
- Ring Making – Silver Bands
- Setting Stones in Metal Clay (2 sessions – 5 hrs total)
- Intro to Bronze Metal Clay (2 sessions – 6 – 7 hrs total)
Get Inspired!
See my Pinterest boards for examples of what we can make in my classes. Then, check out ALL of Pinterest! So much to learn and wonderful things to make!
Photos From Classes
