Workshops & Events
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Metal Clay Jewelry Basics
Saturday 8 March 2025
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Arts Connect
Springfield Township, Ohio
This 1-day workshop will teach you the basics of using Silver Metal Clay to create a pendant and earrings. Learn to roll, texture and cut the clay, as well as to set a 2mm fire-in-place cubic zirconia. Torch- and kiln-firing will be covered, as well as finishing techniques. Leave the workshop wearing your creations.
$140 (includes kit fee)
Register at Arts Connect
Metal Clay Jewelry Basics
Friday 21 March 2025
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Arts Connect
Springfield Township, Ohio
This 1-day workshop will teach you the basics of using Silver Metal Clay to create a pendant and earrings. Learn to roll, texture and cut the clay, as well as to set a 2mm fire-in-place cubic zirconia. Torch- and kiln-firing will be covered, as well as finishing techniques. Leave the workshop wearing your creations.
$140 (includes kit fee)
Register at Arts Connect
Silver Metal Clay & Stone Pendant
Saturday 26 April 2025
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Arts Connect
Springfield Township, Ohio
This 1-day workshop will teach you the basics of using Silver Metal Clay to create a pendant and earrings. Learn to roll, texture and cut the clay, as well as to set a 2mm fire-in-place cubic zirconia. Torch- and kiln-firing will be covered, as well as finishing techniques. Leave the workshop wearing your creations.
$145 (includes kit fee)
Register at Arts Connect
Metal Clay Live
1 thru 5 May 2025
Metal Clay Live is a virtual event brought to you by AMCAW, showcasing over 30 innovative presentations, 26 interactive virtual workshops, and engaging networking opportunities.
Paula will be presenting “Fire! And Fire Again! How to Use Multiple Firings to Combine Diverse Metal Clays” on Thursday 1 May 2025.
Paula will be teaching “Married Metals: Creating Mokume-Gane Patterns in Base Metal Clay” on Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May 2025.
Presentations and workshops are recorded and available for replay to ticketed participants until 18 July 2025.
Registration opens to AMCAW members on January 20, 2025.
On-line and In-Person Options
I offer classes online or in-person at your location. I can also customize a class based on your needs.
If you are interested in an online class, or having me bring one of my workshops to your location, please fill out the Class Request Form. I will schedule a brief phone consultation with you to understand what you or your group would like to do.
Beginner Level
- Basics of Silver Metal Clay Jewelry (1 day)
- Silver Metal Clay & Stone Pendant (1 day)
Intermediate Level
- Silver Metal Clay Rings (1-2 day)
- Basics of Base Metal Clay (2 days)
- Hollow Forms: Pendants & Beads (1 day)
- Steel with Silver Inlay/Onlay (2-3 days)
- Torch Fired Enamel on Copper (2-3 days)
Advanced Level
- Married Metals (2-3 days)
- Keepsake Box (2-3 days)
- Steel with Bronze or Copper Inlay/Onlay (3 days)