MC Thumbprint

Materials:

Kit includes all materials
Tools available for class use
5 grams  to 7 grams of metal clay, teacher will help each student determine how much clay will be needed based on size of thumbprint.
Jump ring included to attach pendant as desired

Cost: $25 to $30, price for 5 grams or 7 grams of clay, respectively

Instructor: Sammie Williams

Level: Beginner

This simple beginner project makes a great gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or any special occasion!  Great for kids to make for mom or dad.  This workshop is open, so students can come during the time scheduled.  First students will do their thumbprint in metal clay.  Teacher will give tips on how to use the metal clay and get a good print.  After approximately 1-2 hours, the piece will be fired in the kiln and ready for pick up.

Tampa Bead Cafe will host a planning meeting for local enthusiasts interested in starting a Tampa Chapter of the nationally organized Art Clay Society. This is the first planning meeting, so do attend if you are interested in being part of this from the very beginning!

Art Clay Society is a national organization for metal clay enthusiasts to gather, share ideas & inspiration, discuss techniques, and so much more!

R.S.V.P. by calling the Tampa Bead Cafe and reserving a space no later than Friday, December 4, 2009.

Metal Clay 101

Texturing & stamping tools will be available for classroom use, but students may bring their own for personal use if desired 

Cost: $25 plus materials 

Level: Beginner 

Instructor: Sammie Williams 

Take this class to make either 1 pair of earrings or 1 pendant.  It is a great way to try metal clay for the first time if you ever wondered about it!  Students will learn simple techinques such as rolling out clay, stamping clay, and cutting shapes.  Shorter than other metal clay classes, it is perfect for beginners or experienced beaders who want to try something new and leave class with a finished project.

M.C. Puzzle Bracelet

Materials:

50 grams Art Clay

approx. 3 Top drilled 4 mm Crystals or Pearls

approx. 8 Sterling Silver 2mm cube beads

approx. 12 in round 20 gauge sterling silver 1/2 hard wire

1 Sterling Silver Clasp

Cost: $50 for both or double session plus materials

Instructor: Sammie Williams

Level: Beginner

Students will learn how to use art clay to make the puzzle shape, stamp & texture pieces as well as creating links with wire to link the pieces together to make this fun bracelet.

M.C. Banded Heart Ring

Materials
20 g SlowDry Art Clay
1 Syringe Art Clay
1- 7×7 Heart CZ
1- 7×7 Heart Setting of fine silver
Slip/Paste

Instructor: Sammie Williams

Cost: $50 plus materials

Level: Beginner

M.C. Love Bouquet Pendant

Materials:

20 g SlowDry Art Clay
1 7 G 650 Syringe Clay
12- 3 mm CZs your choice of colors
2- 4mm CZs your choice of colors
2- 3×6 Teardrop your choice of colors
Paste/Slip
Empty Syringe
Clay Kepper

Instructor: Sammie Williams

Cost: $50 plus materials

Level: Intermediate

M.C. Button Bracelet

Materials:
20 g Art Clay
10 Fine Silver flat screw eyes
Assorted beads
apprx. 25- 50 Head pins
apprx 20- 4.5 inside diameter 18 or 20 gauge jump rings
Clasp of choice

Instructor: Sammie Williams

Cost: $50 plus materials

Level: Beginner

PMC Jeweled Bead

Materials
Metal Clay Paste
Metal Clay Syringe
Assorted Kiln Safe CZ stones
Casting Grains (optional)
Cork Clay
Bamboo Skewer
Small paint brush
Liver of Sulfer (optional)
Tweezers, steel brush, burnisher,
Magnifiers and lamp if needed
Please see MC general supply list

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Sammie Williams

Cost: $50.00 for both sessions,  plus materials

Pre-Work:  Purchase and shape the cork clay into the desired shape and size of finished bead that you wish to create.  Insert a wooden skewer through the center of the finished shape (this will be the hole for your stringing material)  let shape dry for a minimum of 48 hours prior to first session.

This list is just a suggestion; a lot of the items mentioned above are available for classroom use. Please bring any needed supplies you may already have. Just remember that if there is only one item for several students to share, it will lengthen the classes time.

PMC Blooming Vine Bead

Materials
CZ*S: 3@5MM, 4@3MM
Metal Clay 10G
Metal Clay Syringe 9G
Metal Clay Slip
Dried Cork shape (see pre-work note below)
Magnifiers and lamp if needed
**SEE MC GENERAL SUPPLY LIST **

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Sammie Williams

Cost: $50.00,  plus materials, includes both sessions.

Pre-Work:  Shape a piece of cork clay into desired shape and size of finished bead and pierce it on a skewer this piece must be dried for a minimum of 48 hours prior to class.