In this two-day course, students will learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with metal clays and be successful with different products.

Students will practice fundamental techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, carving, sculpting, molding, refining, firing and polishing. Extra time is devoted to discuss firing processes and each student learns torch firing and kiln firing techniques.

Students will make five projects including a of pair earrings with a firable stone, a double textured pendant with syringe detail, wrapped beads, a sculpted toggle clasp and a wrapped ring with a firable stone. The class utilizes different clays to ensure each student learns the appropriate usage of each type of clay.

The materials pack consists of 20g of fine silver clay, 25g of sterling silver clay, and a 10g Syringe of clay. It also contains fireable stones, beads, embeddable findings. Students have use of all the tools required to complete the projects.

Upon completion of the projects and lecture time, students will take a short written test. Each student will receive a Certificate of Completion and a 8% discount on Project X clays at Cooksongold.

Materials pack costs £140, please order at time of booking.