Date: Thursday, Feb 5, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85757 Meeting Room B
Instructor: Tamara Honaman
Tide & Texture: Bail, Button & Charm
Design and create a set of versatile fine silver elements in this hands-on metal clay workshop with instructor Tammy Honaman. You’ll create a textured bail, a shank-back button (used here as a pendant), and a dimensional charm—all using fine silver metal clay.
While your pieces fire in the kiln, Tammy will demonstrate the Viking knit, showing how to create a coordinating chain for your finished components. Whether you’re new to metal clay or building your skills, this workshop gives you the knowledge to create cohesive, wearable elements you can adapt to any jewelry project.
Skills You'll Learn:
- Rolling, shaping, and texturing fine silver metal clay
- Creating a functional bail, shank-style button, and charm
- Refining, kiln firing, and finishing techniques
- Assembling metal clay components into a jewelry design
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Bonus: Viking knit chain-making demo during firing
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced makers looking to explore new design techniques and expand their repertoire in metal clay.
All tools necessary will be available to use. Kit includes metal clay and finishing materials.
Registration Fee: $125
Kit Fee due to the instructor during class: $45