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Introduction to Metal Clay - Silver
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn to make your own silver jewelry in this introduction to metal clay. We will cover basic techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, forming, sanding and finishing up to 3-5 pieces. Students are welcome to bring a notepad, pen and apron. Week 1 - Introductions and class overview, project expectations, studio use and safety, materials, and equipment. Week 2 - Review last class, how to connect metal clay to metal clay, sanding and prepping...
Tuesday Jun 27th, 10am–12:30pm Pacific Time
(4 sessions)
Colored Clay
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn various wheel and handbuilt projects that incorporate colored clay! We will discuss color mixing and will explore techniques like marbling, inlay, and surface treatments for colored clay. Fee includes glaze and firing fee. Required supplies: $10 materials fee due to instructor day of.
$180
3 sessions
Mindfulness in Clay
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Love working in clay but find yourself aching afterward? Curious about how you can create a more sustainable and healthy practice for yourself? As a ceramic artist with a spinal fusion, I am passionate about working efficiently in the studio with the physical limitation I have. If you are looking for a way to continue what you love without pain, join me for this conversation about best practices in the clay studio. All levels of makers welcome. ...
$60
Spontaneity in Clay
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Make new discoveries with spontaneous, sculptural constructions. We will work with leather hard slabs, thrown and altered forms, sprig molds and textured materials to create imaginative sculpture. Gestural use of underglaze, engobes and glaze will play a part in enhancing your work. All levels welcome. Clay and glaze materials provided; just bring your tools, your imagination and enthusiasm.
$135
2 sessions
Colored Clay Workshop
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Make and use colored clay! In the first workshop meeting we will learn, through detailed demonstration, how to make colored clay and slip by adding powered mason stains. In the second workshop meeting we will explore a variety of simple ways to use your colored clay and slip. Some prior ceramics experience recommended. The format of this workshop is primarily demonstration. Materials will be covered during the workshop. Experience Level:...
$90
2 sessions
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Clay Monoprinting
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
This class is for those who want to expand their creative expression! Learn the unique process of printing from a clay slab surface to develop one of a kind monoprints. Student's designs, patterns and artistic expressions can be quickly and easily transferred from newsprint via colored clay slip, to a damp clay slab or, expressions can be painted directly onto the clay slab for printing. The printing process begins, using a special paper called...
$150
2 sessions
Surface, Pattern and Colored Clay
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
This 2-day intensive workshop will explore many possibilities for surface and pattern on clay! Some ceramic experience recommended.
$145
2 sessions
Raw Clay Surface
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
This course will explore the beauty of raw clay and the unglazed surface. We will cover clay marbling, underglaze, and wax resist techniques, using a variety of clay bodies including Black Mountain, Cassius Basaltic, and Porcelain. Some ceramic experience recommended. Note: Fee includes glazes and firing costs.
$135
4 sessions
Precious Metal Clay Jewelrymaking
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Learn to make beautiful jewelry using Precious Metal Clay. This six week class will provide an introduction to working with bronze and silver metal clay. Projects will include pendants, rings, stone setting and mold making with a focus on different methods for creating, firing and finishing designs. Materials to purchase before class: Fastfire Bronze Clay 100g: https://www.cooltools.us/FASTfire-BRONZclay-p/ffb-p.htm ...
$320
8 sessions
In- Person Polymer Clay Earrings
Dragonfly Designs @ 19800-19824 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
Even more fun than that “dough” you used to play with! In this class, students will work with pliable, colorful polymer clay to create the cutest earrings ever. Roll, blend color, and sculpt a variety of shapes like modern, abstract, pinwheels, leaves and even your own design! AGE: 5-13 Ages 5-7 (can join supervised by someone 16 or older) Locations This class will be held in-person at Saratoga Prospect Center Lawn; outdoors (please dress appropriately)...
$175
5 sessions
Miniature Clay Creations (Ages 14 - 17)
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Join the Kawaii craze, make miniature food for your dollhouse, or create trinkets for you and your friends. The possibilities are endless. You'll learn everything you need to know to get started with polymer clay. Including tips and tricks as well as how to bake and finish your miniature creations.
$129
8 sessions
Salt Clay Ocean Adventure for Fun and Friendship
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Come dive in for a fun under sea adventure! Let’s make some new friends and experiment with drawing, painting and sculpting. We will use salt clay and house hold items to make fabulous sculptural art. The salt clay will be made in your very own kitchen! (Grown up help might be needed for making the dough, using the oven and gathering supplies.) Materials List: First meeting we will only need the drawing paper and colored pencils and crayons....
$90
5 sessions
Virtual Afterschool Class- Polymer Clay Earrings
Dragonfly Designs @ Online Class, Online, CA 00000
Even more fun than that “dough” you used to play with! In this class, students will work with pliable, colorful polymer clay to create the cutest earrings ever. Roll, blend color, and sculpt a variety of shapes like modern, abstract, pinwheels, leaves and even your own design! Projects Leaf Earrings Abstract Shape Earrings Pinwheel earrings Choose your Design Earrings Note: This is a Virtual Class with LIVE instruction on Zoom that you...
$170
5 sessions
Nerikomi
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Nerikomi is a technique that uses colored clay to make intricate designs directly in the clay. During this hands-on workshop, you will learn to make colored clay and create patterns ranging from simple stripes, checkerboards, and marbled swirls, to intricate geometrics. These patterned clay slabs can then be shaped to create functional or sculptural forms. Demonstrations include hand-building methods of pattern construction, using press molds,...
$165
2 sessions
Pinching Party
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Come coil and pinch the day away with clay and make several functional or decorative vessels. Coiling and pinching techniques as well as various forms will be demonstrated. Clay provided.
$155
2 sessions
