Date: Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85757 Meeting Room B
Instructor: Carrie Story
Totally Twisted: Bold Bronze Bracelet
Unleash your inner metal manipulator and forge a statement piece that screams audacious elegance!
In this immersive, all-day workshop, you'll dive into the exciting world of Project X Bronze metal clay to craft a stunning, linked bracelet. We'll demystify the art of creating perfectly consistent "snake rolls," both plain and textured, and guide you through the process of linking your pieces seamlessly as you go. A crucial aspect of working with metal clay is understanding shrinkage, and you'll learn essential techniques for accurate sizing and accounting for material changes during firing. Furthermore, we'll explore various design alternatives, empowering you to personalize your bracelet to perfectly suit your individual style. The day culminates with a comprehensive understanding of successful firing techniques to bring your bronze masterpiece to life.
In this class, students will learn to:
• Master the creation of consistent plain and textured "snake rolls" with metal clay.
• Skillfully link metal clay components as they are created.
• Accurately size and account for metal clay shrinkage.
• Explore and implement diverse design alternatives for their bracelet.
• Execute successful firing techniques for Project X Bronze metal clay.
This class is your opportunity to explore the incredible versatility of metal clay, creating a unique and substantial piece of jewelry. Whether you're looking to expand your artistic horizons or simply create a bold accessory, this workshop provides all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
This class is perfect for students with no prior metal clay experience.
This class is taught by Carrie Story, a passionate and experienced metal clay artist known for her clear instruction and encouraging teaching style. Carrie's expertise will guide you every step of the way as you transform humble clay into a wearable work of art.
IMPORTANT INFO:
Kit: Project X Bronze 100 grams and texture roller. Kit fee is included with registration! Bracelets will be fired and tumbled after class. Some may be finished by the end of the day, but most will be finished the day after. Students can come back and pick up their finished bracelets or request that they be mailed after the show.