Metal Clay is a relatively new product consisting of microscopic particles of metal in a moist organic binder. It is pliable like clay and is then fired in a kiln to burn off the binder and fuse the particles into a solid piece of metal. This class is open to beginners as well as those with metal clay experience. Projects emphasizing technique, construction and design will be presented allowing beginning students to acquire the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to make metal clay jewelry. The projects presented will also have versions that need an extra level of skills, allowing intermediate and advanced metal clay students to learn along with the beginners and to bring their own designs and ideas to fruition. Some project examples include hollow forms made as simple 2-piece forms for beginners and complex multilevel hollow forms for intermediate and advanced students. Various types of metal clays (silver, sterling, bronze) will be introduced. Stone setting, mold making, use of color and combining metal clay with various media will be covered. 6 classes $300