Introduction to Art Clay Silver

July 27 - August 1, 2008

John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Road
Brasstown, NC 28902
800-FOLK-SCH
828-837-2775

Tuition: $430
Additional materials fee estimated at $231

Art Clay Silver is a fantastic medium that allows the user to create jewelry or other decorative pieces, that when fired, become pure, fine silver. When wet, metal clay can be rolled, pressed, molded and more. We'll cover everything you need to know to create your silver jewelry pieces. Learn to make pendants, earrings, rings and more!

A week at John C. Campbell Folkschool is the ultimate gift to yourself! You will stay on campus and eat in the communal dining hall, emersing yourself in the experience. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon, with additional activites available in the evenings.

Instructor will provide all the tools and equipment necessary for the projects. The materials fee includes the use of tools, equipment as well as a kit of consumable materials such as Art Clay Silver.

Students bring the following items:

Fine paint brushes. Brushes may be found at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnn’s or Dick Blicks. Expect to pay between $3 to $5 per brush for good brushes. (Unless you catch a sale!) Look for brushes with Golden Taklon* bristles (synthetic yellow). The following shapes and sizes are good choices.
- Round (bristle length approx 1/2”) #10/0, #0, #1
- Flat sizes #2, #4
Magnifying Visor if you have one.
Scissors, tape and Sharpie
Pens, pencils, paper
Small rubber stamps, textures, cookie cutters (optional)
Metal Clay tools if you have them (not required)