Class Description:
In this fast paced and very hands-on workshop, you will learn to make 3-dimensional forms in metal without having to solder a single thing! The forms you’ll make are beautiful, strong, unique and perfect for combining with polymer clay, resins, Faux Bone, and almost any other material you may like. We will cover making the hammer most used in fold forming (a hammer “conversion” actually) and with little more than that hammer and a block to hammer on, you will be able to make forms that seem complex and technically difficult but are actually fast and easy. Much of this work can be done at home with a minimum of tools and equipment. We will explore the use cold connections in order to add these forms to the work you do now and we will cover the use of several different patinas to give your finished pieces a professional finish and look.
Students can expect to leave with numerous examples and or a finished piece. There will be a $20 materials fee payable to the teacher for the hammer, and a small kit of connectors.

Date: Thursday May 22 & Friday May 23, 2008
Cost: $150 for both days

Please email Lisa to reserve one of the 8 available spots.

Visit Robert’s website for more examples of his work.

Workshop description from Alice:
The first day of this exciting two day metal clay/polymer clay hands-on workshop, will cover the basics of forming, texturing, stone-setting, bead making, firing, finishing and adding color with patina using metal clay to create several one-of-a-kind pieces of fine silver jewelry.

On day two, we’ll use metal clay to create those fine silver components that will enhance your polymer clay creations, including fine silver bead caps and cores, bead, pendant and charm frames, bails and other embellishments.

Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13^th and 14^th, 2008
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm each day
Location: Studio of Lisa Fried-Kornbluth in Englewood, NJ

Cost:
Workshop Fee: $130.00 Checks payable to Jewelry By Y2A, Ltd
Materials Fee: $130.00

Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate

CONTACT: Lisa Fried-Kornbluth to learn how to reserve your seat and for more detailed info. Seating is limited to 9 students.

Learn more about Alice and see her work at her website.

This two-day workshop will run from 10am to 4pm on Monday and Tuesday, May 19th & 20th. The cost is $260 per person.

Want to know more? The Bead House in Rhode Island recently enjoyed the same workshop with Victoria, and they have posted images from the class and of the student work on their website.

Space in this class is very limited, so be sure to email Lisa immediately if you are interested!