Make a Ghost Pendant – Caitlin McNamara CANCELLED

Make a Ghost Pendant from Silver Clay – Caitlin McNamara

Date: Sat, October 10, 2pm to 5pm

Cost: $160,

Materials fee: Plus, materials fee. Please see details and options below. 

Min: 3, Max: 6

Class Description:

Come learn about silver clay shaping and construction as we make the cutest little vintage-inspired ghost necklaces.

Silver clay is an extraordinary material composed of microscopic particles of silver suspended in an organic binder. Once shaped, dried and kiln fired, the binder has burned away and only the silver remains. Silver clay provides an exciting way to create a piece of fine silver jewelry in a small amount of time, with a relatively small set of tools.

All specialized tools will be provided. Work will be kiln fired during the course of the workshop, after which students will learn to use basic silver finishing techniques including tumbling and burnishing.

Materials:

All necessary tools and supplies will be provided, including:

☐ Silver clay – you will use this clay to construct your pendant(s) which will be ready to wear by the end of the workshop

☐ Workstation, including silicone molds, shaping and drying tools, set of graduated sanding pads, and more

☐ Community consumables including rehydrating solution and gloves (optional)

☐ Use of kiln, tumbler

Tools to bring with you – ALL OPTIONAL:

☐ Small tweezers

☐ Magnification, if you use this to make small work

☐ A small silver chain – if you want to wear your pendant out the door

☐ Apron

All materials are non-toxic.

Materials fee, your choice: $28 to make a small ghost pendant, $46 to make two small ghost pendants, $40 to make a large ghost pendant, $58 to make one small and one large ghost pendant. This includes, which are yours to take home: the silver clay, small set of graduated sanding pads, small paste jar. Fee to be paid to the instructor at the start of class.

Caitlin McNamara grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where from early years she was entranced by the tiny details of the natural world. As a child she sculpted countless animal figures from polymer clay, a portend and practice for things to come. She would go on to study journalism, which led her to work and life in NYC. In 2011, on the counter of her Brooklyn apartment, Caitlin began experimenting with silver clay, which was a magical “ah ha!” moment that led to a complete change of career. Since then, her work has been carried in dozens of stores across the US and sold internationally. Her work centers on sculpted likenesses of real and unusual animals, and capturing intricate textures found in nature. Caitlin teaches metal clay through in-person and online video courses, and through social media, where she has a robust following and loves to spread the word about this magnificent medium.