Metal Clay Classes & Workshops

Metal Clay, PMC, Art Clay Silver
In Depth Workshop with Lis-el Crowley
Saturday 10-5

Tuition is $95 plus materials

During this one day metal clay workshop you will truly immerse yourself into working with Metal Clay. We will cover care and use of metal clay, forms of metal clay, tools and supplies, basic construction, rolling, texturing, cutting, coiling, layering and joining. We will also cover stone or glass setting, firing, brushing, polishing and patinas. During this fun and informative workshop, you will create several finished pieces you will proud to wear or give as gifts.

Offered on the following dates:
January 21 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., February 25 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., March 17 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Call Lis-el at 860 688-4333 to register or for more information

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Advanced Stone Setting in Metal Clay

Full Day Workshop Saturday 10-5
Tuition is $95 Plus Materials

In this in depth metal clay workshop, you will learn how to create unique and beautiful settings for natural stones, sea glass, pebbles and more. We will cover use of traditional bezels in metal clay, prong settings in metal clay, and the use of stone setting burs for faceted gemstones. This is an advanced workshop and some metal clay experience is required.

You may bring your own stones if you wish, and I will have a selection for you to choose from as well.

Offered on the following dates:
March 10 - 10 a.m - 5 p.m.

Call Lis-el at 860 688-4333 to register or for more information

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Metal Clay Rings

Tuition is $60 Plus Materials
Some Metal Clay Experience is Required

Learn to create rings using metal clay by working directly on a mandrel. We will explore using a mandrel, sizing, allowing for shrinkage, setting stones and or glass, decorating with syringe, using coils, texturing and shaping rings. You can express your personal style in so many ways with this wonderul medium.

Offered on the following dates:
March 3 - 1 - 5 p.m.

Call Lis-el at 860 688-4333 to register or for more information
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Hollow Forms in Metal Clay

Day long workshop 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuition is $95 Plus Materials
Some Metal Clay Experience is Required

In this advanced metal clay class, we will explore a variety of hollow forms. Vessels, lentil beads, box beads, hollow rocks, beads and more will be deomonstrated and discussed. We will work with different types of supports including cork clay, organic objects and molds.

Offered on the following dates:
Saturday, March 24 10 a.m. - 5 p.ml.

Call Lis-el at 860 688-4333 to register or for more information

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Private Metal Clay, PMC, Art Clay Silver Classes & Workshops offered
by Appointment with Lis-el Crowley

As a Certified Senior Instructor and Wholesale Distributor of Art Clay Silver, I am dedicated to assisting you in exploring this wonderful creative medium. I will work with you to schedule private classes and workshops to help you reach your personal creative goals.

I am also more than happy to travel to teach. If you have a group of people or know of an art center that is in need of a qualified and enthusiastic teacher, feel free to contact me to discuss the possibilities.

Call me at 860 688-4333 to discuss the possibilities.

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Art Clay Silver Certification Classes

Art Clay Silver Level One Certification
in Windsor, CT, MA, NY & Beyond with Lis-el Crowley

In order to become a certified instructor, you must successfully complete the Level One Certification course. This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of Art Clay. The curriculum consists of seven different projects taught over 24 hours of instruction (typically three eight hour days), and covers a variety of techniques. Some of the techniques include use of organic forms, creating flat and round-shank rings, addition and firing of gemstones and glass, creating a mirror finish, and much more. This course provides general and technical information, as well as some helpful teaching guidelines.

Upon successful completion of this course, you are entitled to:

1. 35% discount on Art Clay Silver Series products
2. Teach Art Clay Introductory classes
3. Take the Senior Level Certification Course

This is a three day workshop which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call for dates. Tuition is $650 which includes tools and materials

Art Clay Silver Senior Certification
in Windsor, CT, MA, NY & Beyond with Lis-el Crowley

Call Lis-el at 860 688-4333 to register or for more information

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Fused Glass, Dichroic glass, Classes & Workshops
Taught by Lis-el Crowley

Beginner's Fused Glass

Tuition is $30 plus materials

This one night class will teach you how to layer colored, dichroic and clear glass in a variety of ways to create shimmering and beautiful jewelry sized cabochons. This class will cover types of glass, compatability, cutting glass, desigining your piece for shape and color, and more. Because of the huge pallette of colors we always have on hand here at Art & Soul, the design possibilities are endless.

Offered on the following dates: January 27 - 6:30 p.m., February 24 - 6:30 p.m., March 15 - 6:30 p.m.

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Enameling, Metalsmithing, Soldering, Wire Wrapping, Silver Smithing, Classes & Workshops
Taught by Lis-el Crowley

Enameling Workshop

Tuition is $60 Plus Materials

Spend a day working with powdered glass enamels over copper forms to create bowls, jewelry and more.

We will cover preparing the copper, sifting, scrafitto, firing and finishing. You will be able to select from a variety of copper forms including bowls and shapes suitable for jewelry.

Offered on the following dates:
Saturday, March 31 - 1 to 5 p.m.

Call Lis-el at 860 688-4333 to register or for more information

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Forged Silver Chain

Tuition is $30 plus materials

Learn the tools and techniques required to create your own soldered and hammered sterling silver link bracelet. We will cover the properties and types of wire, basic tools, work hardening, annealing, etc.. You will then form, join, soler, pickle, & polish your own stunning bracelet. This class will give you the skills and information to allow you to continue working with wire and soldering in your own studio or here at bench time.

Offered on the following dates: February 16 - 6:30 p.m., March 22 - 6:30 p.m..

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Creating Wire & Bead Jewelry

Tuition is $30 plus materials

This one night class is designed to help you begin creating with wire and beads. We will cover types and properties of wire, basic tools, how to make clasps and links, how to wire wrap beads, and more. You will then use the skills you have acquired to create your own unique pieces combining your choice of beads with your own handmade and hammered pieces.

Offered on the following dates: February 2 - 6:30 p.m., February 23 - 6:30 p.m., March 29 - 6:30 p.m.

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Fiber Classes
Taught by Lis-el Crowley in Windsor, CT, MA, NY & Beyond

Microwave Dyed Silk Scarves

Tuition is $30 Plus Materials

In this class we will work with shimmering silk and silk dyes to create beautiful, vibrant one of a kind scarves. We will cover preparation of scarves for painting, steam setting in the microwave and a variety of application techniques. The soft fabric is a delight to work with. You will have the opportunity to create several scarves and experiment with a varied pallette in this fun class.

Offered on the following dates:

January 26 - 6:30 p.m., February 9 - 6:30 p.m., March 23 - 6:30 p.m.

Call Lis-el at 860 688-4333 to register or for more information

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All of the classes and workshops taught here are available as private classes by appointment both for inidividuals and groups. We can also create parties and other events to your specifications. Fused glass lends itself really well to children's birthday parties, scout badges, etc. Feel free to call me to discuss the possibilities at 860 688-4333.

Bench time is also available for $5 per hour or $50 per month. Use the studio space, tools, etc.