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New to Metal Clay? Read all about it here here.
Our Instructor
Art Clay Scotland have introduced literally hundreds of happy students to the wonders of Precious Metal Clay. Courses are run by the talented artist Emma Baird. Qualified to Senior Instructor Status Emma Baird is one of very few Instructors in the country qualified to run Level I & II Certificates. She is the only such practicing Instructor in Scotland. Emma has trained with some of the finest Metal Clay artists in the world, and brings those at the top of the field, like Sherri Haab, Robert Dancik and Hattie Sanderson to Scotland. She is the current Chairman of the UK Art Clay Guild and continues to see her work published in the national UK Magazines such as Bead, Beads & Beyond and Making Jewellery, with over 20 publications so far. In addition she came runner up last October in the Metal Clay Category of the British Bead Awards for her stunning piece "Shield of Light". With more tutorials, publications & Master Classes in the pipeline you are unlikely to find a more qualified or experienced Metal Clay Instructor for miles around! Take a look at Emma's Gallery here.
Why Choose Us?
Students attending our classes become automatic members of the Art Clay Scotland Club. Your membership will entitle you to a 10% discount on Art Clay Silver 650 & Slow Dry products. You can use this discount as often as you wish - its for life! You'll also be able to bring us your finished clay for firing as your membership entitles you to our FREE firing service. If you want advice then you can get it any time you need it - ALL of our staff are qualified to at Least Level 1 and can advise you on Art Clay Silver Products.
We offer the widest variety of Precious Metal Clay/Art Clay Silver Courses anywhere in Scotland. Choose from "The Magic of Art Clay" for the complete beginner, Ring Making, Water Etching, Keum Boo, Resin, Capturing Nature and of course the world Recognised Level 1 and Level 2 Art Clay Silver Certificates. This Spring we will be offering you more new and exciting classes including UV Resin and Art Clay & Polymer Clay. Look out too for Emma's Project based classes taking place on Sundays designed around her own much admired jewellery.
Master Classes
We regularly run Master Classes with Guest Instructors at the top of the field. Last summer we were delighted to welcome Robert Dancik for his Faux Bone weekend, and the world renowned artist Hattie Sanderson will return in June. We are also very proud to bring the amazing Gordon Uyehara to Edinburgh in October. Master Classes are already being planned for 2011. Watch this space!
The Important Bits
Below you will find our current session of classes. If you have no experience with Metal Clay at all then we recommend you first attend our Magic of Art Clay Class. After that you can choose from any other Wednesday Evening Class. With the exception of our beginners classes, our full day Sunday Classes are aimed at those who already have experience of working with Precious Metal Clay. In project based classes we may not have time to cover the basics of making rings or lentil beads for example. The Level I & II Certificates assume a significant amount of experience.
Most of our courses are held at The Little Bead Shop at 96 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh. Master classes and some Sunday Classes are held in other venues. You will be notified if this is the case for your course. Our Evening Classes are typically on a Wednesday but there can be exceptions to this so please be sure to check the date of your chosen course. All evening courses start 6pm and last for approximately 3 hours finishing up at around 9 pm. Times on Sunday courses vary. Please check the times for any Sunday course you are interested in. Be sure to arrive in plenty of time to allow you to get settled.
The class fee for both The Magic of Art Clay and Ring Making with Art Clay is £48.00 per person. This includes a generous 10g of clay and a loan of all tools. To book call us on 0131 228 5058. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
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The Magic of Art Clay: Wednesday Evenings- 6pm - 9pm
£50.00
3rd February, 10th February, 24th February
This workshop is aimed at those who have no experience working with Art Clay Silver. Our Instructor will take you through all the basic techniques including: handling the clay, shaping and forming it, pre-finishing, firing times and temperature, finishing and polishing. There is no set project in this class but there are a wide variety of of design examples to inspire you. Make disks for a bracelet, a large focal pendant or a earrings and pendant set. Its totally up to you! |
Ring Making Workshop: Wednesday Evening, 6pm - 9pm
£50.00
10th March
If you want to have a go at making a ring but don't know where to start then this class is for you! You will learn about sizing, forming and joining a ring shank. Our Instructor will teach you some handy tips which will make ring making with Art Clay Silver easier than you ever thought possible. It is recommended that you have some experience with art clay silver before attending this class. You will leave this class with a finished flat band ring. |
Hollow Lentil Bead: £60
Wednesday 17th February
Our Fine Silver Lentil Beads are amongst the most admired jewellery on the shop floor. For the intermediate student this class is an ideal introduction to construction in metal clay. The majority of the class time is spent working with the clay the plaster dry stage as we construct our bead. Once you have mastered this technique you can make hollow beads in a variety of shapes and sizes! A really great skill to add to your repertoire. Cost includes 20g of clay, paste and leather. |
Sunday Classes
Comprehensive Introduction to Precious Metal Clay
Sunday 14th February 10:30 - 5:30 **SORRY FULL**
Sunday 21st March 10:30 - 5:30 With a Break for Lunch
£130
You have been asking us for a full day beginners class - and we have been listening. We are excited to bring you further dates for our Comprehensive Introductory course to Precious Metal Clay. In the morning you will use lump form to make pendants, earrings, or charms. In the afternoon you will learn how to allow for the shrinkage of metal clay to allow you to make ring. You will, should you wish, embellish your pieces with delicate spirals and swirls by using the syringe, AND as if this wasn't enough you'll also use paste to make your own stunning fine silver leaf. This class covers the basics in the three frequently used types of Art Clay Silver - lump form, syringe and paste. It is suitable for total beginners, but may also appeal to those who have been to any of our ring making or Magic of Art Clay evening courses. Price includes 20g Art Clay Silver, 10g Paste, Use of Syringe Type and a loan of tools.
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Fine Silver Leaf Charm Bracelet
Sunday 28th March - 10:30 - 5:00 (with a break for Lunch)
£130
This class is little special! You will leave with your own beautiful bracelet similar to the one shown here. Perfect as either a gift for a loved one or a treat for your self. This has to be THE MOST admired piece of jewellery on the shop floor! In the class you will learn the secret behind making these irresistible double sided leaf charms, then go on to make your own. Then, once the leaves are fired and have their magical "frosted" look, you will cut your own head pins from fine silver wire, (AND learn how to make sure there is no waste) and be shown how to assemble your bracelet using the wire wrapping technique. Experience in precious metal clay preferred, but no wire wrapping experience necessary!! Price Includes 10g of Metal Clay, Swarovski Crystals, Pearls, Seed Beads, Fine Silver Wire, Sterling Silver Chain, a loan of all tools
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Level 1 & Level 2 Certificates
Art Clay Scotland run the world recognised Art Clay Silver Certification Courses. These have been carefully planned to guide the student through the techniques for designing and producing consistently quality work. They are held in The Little Bead Shop Classroom and spaces are limited to ensure students feel relaxed and get plenty of one to one attention from our Instructor. If you are interested in one of these courses we strongly recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. To book call us on 0131 228 5058. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the courses, and for lunch you are welcome to bring a cold packed lunch or you can stretch your legs and visit one of the tempting eateries in Bruntsfield.
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Level 1 - The Level 1 Instructor Certification course takes place over 3 days and is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of Art Clay. This is an intense course following a curriculum of 7 set projects, which have been chosen to cover all the basic techniques including ring making, using the syringe for delicate open fillgree work and mirror finishing.
Once you have successfully completed the projects you will receive your Certificate from Art Clay World UK. This allows you to teach introductory Art Clay Silver Classes with the support of the Guild as well as enjoy a 20% discount on any Art Clay Silver from us.
Please note that to be able to complete this course successfully you must have a good deal of experience working with the clay. The more you have worked with metal clay the easier you will find it to reach the high standards required. Attending an Introductory Course is generally not sufficient. If you are in any doubt about your suitability then please feel free to contact us
The course cost includes around 80g of Art Clay Silver, pure silver findings, stones, a complete tool kit for you to keep and the Art Clay Silver basics Book. Please note: Metal Clay Experience is ESSENTIAL.
17th, 18th & 19th March Price £395 10:00 am - 5:30 pm with a break for Lunch |
Level 2 - The second Certification course is for you if you are looking for a very in depth knowledge of working with Metal Clay. Level 2 runs over four days and it builds on all the knowledge you gained during your Level 1. At this level advanced techniques are covered such as using gold foil, glass fusing and bezel setting of natural stones. To successfully complete your Level 2 Certification you will need to submit 3 additional pieces to the Art Clay World Uk for examination.
Once you have successfully completed this Certificate you will be entitled to a 30% on Art Clay Silver purchased from us.
The cost of course the includes around 90g of Art Clay Silver, stones, glass, Gold Products, a small toolkit for you to keep and the Art Clay Silver Advanced book. Please bring your Level 1 toolkit with you. You must have successfully completed the Level 1 Certification to do this course and we also advise you to have continued working with the clay after your Level I.
Dates TBA
Price £470
10:00 am - 5:30 with a break for Lunch. |
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Welcome to our news!
Here you will find up to date news of whats going on at here The Little Bead Shop & Art Clay Scotland. Courses, Guest Artists, Events, Publications, Open Studios, even parties - its all here! Simply hold your cursor over the scrolling text to slow it down.
***Level One Certification Course***
We are thrilled to announce the first Level One Certification of the new year. Taking place in March this course is for experienced students looking to take their metal clay work to the next level. Over three days students complete 7 set projects, providing a thorough education in all the basic methods of working with metal clay. Upon successful completion you'll receive an world recognised certificate and enjoy a substantial discount on your Art Clay Silver products purchased from us. Read more here
New In Store - Making Jewellery Issue 12
The latest issue of Making Jewellery is now available in our online store. Featuring a Faux Bone project by our own Emma Baird, as well as other fantastic projects this really is a must have magazine! Dont forget Bead Magazine with Emma & Gil's collaborative project of stunning crochet chains & fine silver bead caps and clasp. View all magazines online here.
Scottish Bead Fair
An essential day out for any bead fanatic and jewellery maker is the Scottish Bead Fair. Held in Perth on the 14th of March is really is a great day out. Come along and catch Emma's FREE demonstration on Precious Metal Clay! Find out more on here.
Precious Metal Clay Courses
The full day Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Class on the 14th February is now FULL. A new course has been added on Sunday the 21st of March. This course is the ideal grounding in metal clay and will give you the confidence to continue working with this incredible material at home. Cant wait that long?? Then take a look at our Wednesday evening courses. All of our courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to continue working with the clay at home ! Find out more on our Art Clay Course pagehere.
Hattie Sanderson Master Classes - June 2010
We are delighted to welcome Hattie Sanderson back in June 2010 for two brand new Master Classes: Magnetic Focal Clasp & Serenity Ring. A place on each course can be reserved with a small non- refundable deposit. There is also an early bird discount of 10% for all bookings paid in full by March. We expect that the spaces on these two fantastic new workshops will go very fast! Read more about Hatties courses here.
Silver Fingerprint Jewellery - Express Drop in Day
We are pleased to announce our newest service - Saturday Drop in Day for Silver Fingerprint Charms. Between the hours of 2:00 - 5:00 on Saturdays you can simply "drop in" to have your own, a child's or loved ones fingerprint immortalised in pure Silver. Come along early and we'll even have your jewellery ready for you by tea time!!!! Pure Silver Fingerprint Jewellery makes an ideal gift for anyone. Find out more here
Metal Clay Artist Magazine
And finally - the eagerly anticipated 2nd Issue of Metal Clay Artist Magazine is in store now!!! Dedicated to Metal Clay this really is a MUST READ for any metal clay enthusiast - whether a beginner or advanced. This month you'll find a great ring project by Hattie Sanderson as well as an interview with Gordon Uyehara. Call us to reserve your copy or buy online here.
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