Metals + Lapidary

Project X Base Metal Clays – Camp Metal Clay Certification course

  • Schedule Mondays, 10 AM - 1 PM
  • Start Date October 12, 2026
  • End Date November 30, 2026
  • Location Sawtooth School for Visual Art
  • Studio Metals Studio - 209
  • Level All Levels
  • Suitable for Ages 18 - Adult
  • # of Meetings 11

This class is held in conjunction with Camp Metal Clay Certification program. Learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with Project X base metal clays and be successful with five formulations of base metal clay products: copper, bronze, red bronze, light bronze and white bronze. You will learn and practice construction techniques including sculpting, molding, and refining and more. Extra time is devoted to discuss firing processes to achieve successful sintering as well as finishing techniques, repairing options, shrinkage considerations, and patina. Students will make four projects including a Shield Bracelet, a White Bronze Pendant with CZ, a Double-Sided Pendant combining two base metal clays in one project, and a Sculpted Flower Pendant.

Upon completion of the projects and lecture time, students will take a short written test. Each student will receive a Certificate of Completion from Sawtooth School for Visual Art and an 8% discount on clays at Clay Revolution. For more information about Camp Metal Clay visit campmetalclay.com

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