What is Precious Metal Clay?

Precious Metal Clay, also known as PMC, Art Clay Silver, Metal Clay, etc., is made up of particles of precious metal held together with water and an organic binder. After a metal clay object has been fired with a torch or in a kiln, the water is eliminated and the binder is burned away. What's is left is the pure, precious metal. Originally produced in gold and silver forms, it is now available in copper, bronze and stainless steel.

Metal clay allows you extraordinary creativity because it can be formed into nearly any shape you desire. It can be molded, shaped by hand, cut, extruded via syringe, painted onto a form, and more. It can be embedded with certain natural and synthetic gemstones (either faceted or cabochon stones) and settings can be created for gems and other stones that cannot withstand the heat needed to fire the metal clay and need to be set after firing. No matter what your level of expertise and confidence, you will be amazed at what you can create with this exciting and wonderful medium.

Precious Metal Clay Resource

As a certified instructor, wholesale distributor, and avid user of Precious Metal Clay, I am dedicated to being the ultimate resource for Precious Metal Clay in CT, Massachusetts, and beyond. I have traveled extensively, presenting and teaching at conferences and craft centers throughout the United States, as well as teaching a large vareity of classes and workshops here at Art & Soul. If you have been wanting to try this new medium, don't hesitate to call or stop by. I will be happy to talk with you about the possibilities. (860) 688-4333 or email me at lisel33@sbcglobal.net.

PMC, Art Clay Silver, Metal Clay, Silver Clay Classes & Workshops
Taught by Lis-el Crowley

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:
June 25, or July 9 - 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:
Juy 16 - 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 $30 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:
July 8 - 6:30 p.m.

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

Tuition is $30 Plus Materials
Some Metal Clay Experience is Required

In this advanced metal clay class, we will create two sided hollow lentil beads. These reversible beads are so much fun to make.

Offered on the following dates:
April 15 - 6:30 p.m.

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

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Metal Clay Hollow Rocks

Tuition is $30 Plus Materials
Some Metal Clay Experience is Required

In this advanced metal clay class, we will create two fine silver hollow river rocks. The clay will be formed over actual rocks, then cut apart and rejoined.

Offered on the following dates:
May 12 - 6:30 p.m.

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

Email - lisel33@sbcglobal.net

Open Tuesday - Friday 11-6
Saturday 10 - 5

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