Date: Monday, Feb 2, 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85757 Meeting Room B
Instructor: Michael Marx
Mental Lentil: Inside-Out Lentil Pendant in Project X
Twist your perceptions of jewelry design as you craft a mesmerizing "inside-out" lentil pendant, pushing the boundaries of traditional form with fine silver metal clay.
Unleash your creativity in this engaging hands-on workshop, where you'll discover the innovative art of constructing a unique inside-out lentil pendant from fine silver metal clay. This class is an exciting journey for both burgeoning and seasoned makers eager to explore novel design techniques. You'll master the intriguing process of forming a hollow lentil shape, then ingeniously inverting its two domes and securely joining them for an unexpected, captivating twist. The curriculum also focuses on adding textures and embellishments that artfully highlight the pendant's distinctive concave design, ensuring a truly original piece.
Skills You'll Learn:
- Expertly forming two beautifully textured concave halves, the foundation of your inverted lentil.
- The innovative technique of creating a secure central connection that ingeniously doubles as a bail for your pendant.
- Comprehensive skills in sculpting, joining, and refining fine silver metal clay to achieve impeccable results.
- Essential kiln firing techniques to transform your pliable clay into solid, lustrous silver.
- Mastering the art of finishing and polishing fine silver to bring out its ultimate shine and detail.
Why take this class? This workshop offers a unique opportunity to challenge conventional design and create a piece that is truly a conversation starter. You'll not only hone your fundamental metal clay skills but also learn advanced techniques for creating hollow forms and innovative connections. By turning the traditional lentil shape "inside-out," you'll develop a fresh perspective on design and leave with a one-of-a-kind fine silver pendant that playfully defies expectation—a testament to your growing artistic ingenuity and mastery of metal clay.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced makers looking to explore new design techniques and expand their repertoire in metal clay.
Instructor: Michael Marx is infamous for his wearable sculpture with a profound passion for precious metal clay. Since discovering PMC in 2000, he has been captivated by its unparalleled affinity for texture, flexibility, and the vast possibilities for fine detail and varied forms that are often challenging to achieve with traditional methods. With Level 1 and 2 certifications from PMC Connection, as well as Level 101 and 201 certifications from Camp Metal Clay, Michael brings a wealth of expertise and a unique artistic perspective to the classroom, ready to share his mastery of wearable sculpture and mixed media.
All tools necessary will be available to use. Kit includes Project X .999 Flex 15 grams and everything needed to make the project.
Registration Fee: $95
Kit Fee due to the instructor during class: $75