Classes

Come spend some time with us in the Silver Clay Studio. We offer classes for all levels. Express your creative side, learn new artistic techniques, and have a great time!

Thursday, 9/13 European 4-in-1 Bracelet
Monday, 9/18 Photopolymer Plates
Saturday, 9/22 Leaf Pendant
Monday, 9/24 Water Etching
Wednesday, 9/26 Double Infinity Bracelet
Saturday, 10/6 Toggle Clasps
Monday, 10/8 Linked Bracelets
Thursday, 10/11 Flat Box Bracelet
Monday, 10/15 What A Coil Bracelets
Saturday, 10/20 Dichroic Glass Hearts
Monday, 10/29 Metal Clay Over Stirling Bangle

Class fee due one week prior to class; materials can be paid for day of class. All tools supplied. Bring lunch or go to one of the many places in Wakefield Center.

For more information or to sign up for any of our classes, please call Silver Clay at 781-621-8176 during store hours. You can also email us at classes@silverclaygifts.com.

Beginner Classes

Pendants Made with Photopolymer Plates

Learn to create photopolymer plates using the examples provided. Once you have the basics, you can move on to using your own art work, knowing that what you make is completely unique.

Monday, October 15
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 65.00, plus $40 for materials
Teacher: Carol Babineau

Linked Bracelets

Linked BraceletsYou will design and make a beautiful fine silver bracelet using rubber texture sheets. The only limit is your imagination!

Monday, October 8
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 65.00, plus $35 for materials
Teacher: Carol Babineau

Leaf Pendant

Leaf PendantSilver metal clay paste will be pasted onto natural leaves and then fired. Once fired, students will learn both brushed and high polish techniques for finishing the fired piece. The leaves can then be made into earrings or pendant. Cord (or ear wires) will be provided, so the student can leave with a finished piece of jewelry.

Saturday, September 22
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 65.00, plus $35 for materials
Teacher: Michela Verani

Intermediate Classes

Water Etching

Monday, September 24
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 65.00, plus $35 for materials
Teacher: Carol Babineau

What A Coil Bracelets

What A Coil BraceletsYou thought you wanted a challenge? Here it is! Try your hand at creating a supple metal clay coil bracelet. Please bring one of your beautiful focal beads to add to the design.

Monday, October 15
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 80.00, plus $35 for materials
Teacher: Carol Babineau

Metal Clay Over Sterling Bangle

Monday, October 29
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 65.00, plus $35 for materials
Teacher: Carol Babineau

Toggle Clasps

Toggle ClaspsStudents will learn to make both rolled coil toggles and stamped and cut toggles. Hand-made toggles provide the perfect finishing touch for those of you who make your own jewelry. Intermediate but beginners are also invited.

Saturday, October 6
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 65.00, plus $35 for materials
Teacher: Michela Verani

Dichroic Glass Hearts

Dichroic Glass HeartsLearn to make coils and surround dichroic glass to form a free-form heart. Students will learn the characteristics of design needed to hold the glass in place, how to fire and finish it.

Saturday, October 20
9:30am - 3:00pm
Class fee: 65.00, plus $35 for materials
Teacher: Michela Verani

European 4-in-1 Bracelet

European 4-in-1 BraceletChain maille bracelet done in sterling silver. It is a variation of the European four in one pattern called Rosettes. It puts a whole new slant on the four in one. Very light, airy, feminine and flirtatious. Measures 7 1/2.

Thursday, September 13
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Class fee: 40.00, plus materials
Teacher: Gladys Ruediger

Double Infinity Bracelet

Double Infinity BraceletVery light and airy, this double infinity chain maille design is perfect for everyday wear. Made from sterling silver links and clasp. 7 1/4.

Wednesday, September 26
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Class fee: 40.00, plus materials
Teacher: Gladys Ruediger

Flat Box Bracelet

Flat Box BraceletBeautiful sterling silver Snake Chain bracelet. This is a four sided bracelet that is very slinky. A very substantial bracelet. Measures 7 1/4.

Thursday, October 11
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Class fee: 40.00, plus materials
Teacher: Gladys Ruediger

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