Use PMC silver clay to create a one of a kind silver pendant. Participants will learn to use dye cutters, texture plates, sanding, torch and polishing tools to create their project!
Preregistration is required, give us a call at 231-924-4022 to sign up today!
Use slab building methods and tools to transfer and cut out sharp silhouettes creating a beautiful clay lantern.
These classes are funded in part by a grant from the FACF Youth Advisory Committee.
4:00-5:30 p.m. • Ages 12-18 • Class Fee $10
Wednesday, June 9
Seashore Epoxy Pendant
Learn to use colored frit, paint, findings and epoxy to create a brilliant pendant in silver tray bail.
Wednesday, June 16
Clay Reptiles
Participants will hand build reptiles with stoneware clay, using textures, slip and more. Student will choose from 3 different high fire glaze colors to have their reptiles finished. Pick up fired projects on or after June 30.
Tuesday, June 22
Stained Glass Silhouette
Trace your favorite design onto copper foil, then use precision cutting, and soldering to create a stunning silhouette on fine art glass.
Wednesday, July 7
Pyrography!
Students transfer unique designs to raw edge wood slices. Using a variety of different hot tips, students will burn texture and depth into their images. Pyrography is a fun and diverse skill used in many woodworking artforms.
Wednesday, July 21
Watercolor Silhouette Painting
Using techniques of salt, resist, bleed, and wash, students will work from their favorite silhouette to create a dynamic watercolor painting.
Wednesday, Aug 4
Glass Bead Making
Using Italian glass rods and hot head torches, students will create several unique glass beads.
Glazed Clay Garden Markers
with Lindsay Isenhart
May 26 • 6:30-8:00 p.m. Ages 16+ $45
Using texture tools, letter stamps, and high fire stains, participants will create a dozen unique garden stakes for marking your favorite garden vegetables or perennials!
Pre-registration required.
Instruction begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $3 per child
Join us for a “make and take” art
experience. All ages are welcome; children under age 5
should be accompanied by an adult.
Join us on Saturday mornings for a “make and take” art
experience. All ages are welcome; children under age 5
should be accompanied by an adult.
Instruction begins promptly at 11:00 a.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $3 per child
Join us on Saturday mornings for a “make and take” art
experience. All ages are welcome; children under age 5
should be accompanied by an adult.
Prepare for the Christmas season by hand building a clay
nativity set. Each child will create a minimum of six figures
including people and animals. The finished pieces will
be glazed a single color and fired. This set will become a
family treasure for many years.
This four day course is a brief introduction to throwing pottery
on the wheel and hand building techniques, wrapped
up with finishing green-ware and glazing bisque-ware. The
first three weeks will focus on building clay sculptures and
the last week will focus on glazing. Students can picked
up final fired work one week after last class. Materials
included, open studio time encouraged.
In this basics class come and join certified Art Clay instructor, Cristine Grimm, in exploring Art Clay, the clay that turns to 99.9% pure silver when fired. Start out small, making earrings or small pendants with basic techniques that can be used anywhere, anytime, without a kiln. Cristine is a master instructor who will bring all the tools and tricks necessary to create something you’ll enjoy wearing or adding to your next beading project. Cost includes silver clay, the use of all necessary tools, and a necklace, ear wires or jump ring for wearing your piece out the door.
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