Metals + Lapidary

Floral Designs in Bronze Metal Clay Workshop

  • Schedule Fri. - Sat. 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Start Date August 7, 2026
  • Location Sawtooth School for Visual Art
  • Studio Metals Studio - 209
  • Level All Levels
  • Suitable for Ages 16 - Adult

Learn to work with bronze metal clays in this fun two-day workshop! If you have already worked with fine silver clay, you’ll realize that base metal clays handle differently, but with beautiful results, the learning curve is worth tackling! Learn about conditioning, shaping, attaching, refining, and firing base metal clay pieces. You’ll work toward a finished pendant and/or pair of earrings, using floral motifs as inspiration.

Some metal clay experience is helpful but enthusiastic beginners are welcome.

Instructor

Bonnie Toney

Bonnie Toney

Bonnie Toney’s passion has been creating beautiful things since around age two, when she was first able to hold a pencil and paintbrush. She got interested in gems and jewelry not long after that, and sold her first pair of… Read more