Julie Booras, the owner of Heart and Stone, has a degree in Fine Arts from the George Washington University where she studied photography and design. Julie has been working in metal clay and jewelry design since 2007.
Contact
Julie BoorasHeart and Stone Jewelry
508.466.8333
classes@heartandstonejewelry.com
Metal Clay "Mini" Class -
An Introduction to Silver Metal Clay
Explore the unlimited potential of Precious Metal Clay during this 3 hour basic introduction to Silver Metal Clay. Create a unique, one of a kind, pendant and/or earring set. This program is designed to give you hands on experience in basic techniques for working with metal clay.
You will learn what metal clay is, the different forms it comes in and how to best care for, work with and store it. An basic overview of tools and equipment will be provided. You will be shown best practices for working with the clay, including rolling, texturing, cutting, shaping, layering, stamping and drilling. Once you create your unique pieces, you will be shown how to sand and refine them. When class ends you will have a piece ready to fire in our kiln and be picked up in later in the week.
This 3-hour workshop will be offered daily tues through friday during school vacation week. Each 3 hour session is $45 plus materials.
***Materials***
Metal Clay will be available by the gram for purchase. People generally purchase between $20-$45 in silver clay.
Metal Clay is completely non-toxic and great for all ages however due to the expense of the clay we recommend a minimum age of 13.
Taught by Julie Booras:
In the event we need to cancel a class or workshop due to inclement weather, or illness you can choose to receive a refund or you can reserve a seat in a future session.
Register now to reserve your space! Drop-ins welcome daily if space is available.