Introduction to Precious Metal Clay
This introductory course on metal clay will cover materials, tools, basic shaping, dry carving, possibilities for texture, syringe use, stone setting, hollow-forms, and methods for firing and finishing. Students will gain a strong knowledge base of this new millennial metal. This is a project specific class which is designed to allow the student to experience a broad spectrum of techniques, yet let the individual artistic spirit guide the design. Graduate challenges will be presented and encouraged.
Ginger Seiple began working with Precious Metal Clay in its early days and was in the first PMC certification class. She has been teaching workshops in Ohio and the midwest since 1998. In 2000 she took 2nd place nationally in the "First PMC Challenge." She started the first state chapter (Ohio) of the National Guild in 2002, now split into 3 different chapters. In 2004 she was commissioned to design and create a Presidential Ceremonial Medallion for Hiram College, replacing one being used for the last 100 years. To date she has published 8 how-to PMC articles. Visit her website. Gallery
Beginner, Limit 15
Workshop Status: FULL