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New to Metal Clay? Read all about it here here.
Our Team
Established in February 1997, Art Clay Scotland are Scotland's original training provider in Metal Clay. We have introduced literally hundreds of happy students to the wonders of this remarkable product. Art Clay Silver consists of pure silver particles, a binding agent and water. During firing the binder burns away and the pure silver particles solidify leaving you with pure silver!! The resulting pure silver piece can be hallmarked 999 by an Assay Office. We teach courses in a variety of Metal Clays, mostly Art Clay Silver and Art Clay Copper, and occasionally in BronzCLay. The arrival of new Copper, Bronze and Steel Clays means that Art Clay Silver is frequently referred to as Precious Metal Clay, as once fired it results in precious metal. However it is not to be confused with PMC which is a different brand of Clay. You can read more about Art Clay Silver or Metal Clay on Wikipedia here.
Our Art Clay Silver courses are taught by a team of talented and qualified Instructors. They are overseen by the talented artist Emma Baird. Qualified as a Senior Art Clay Instructor Emma Baird is one of very few Instructors in the country qualified to run Level I & II Certificates. She is the only training provider of the Art Clay Certification program in Scotland. Emma's work has been recognised internationally and she is a featured artist on the prestigious Metal Clay Guru web site. 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. This October she will host a Master Class with the incredible Gordon Uyehara. Emma 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 and Making Jewellery, with over 30 publications so far. She won an award for for entry "Shied of Light" in the British Bead Awards and continues to enter both national and International competitions. 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. In addition if you want advice at any time you can get it!! ALL of our staff our qualified in Art Clay Silver which means that any time you come into the shop or call advice is available.
We offer the widest variety of Metal Clay courses anywhere in Scotland. The majority of our courses are in Art Clay Silver but we also run occasional courses in Art Clay Copper & Bronze Clay. 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, Art Clay Syringe work and Gold!! Design Examples for all the classes we run are available for you to view on the shop floor. Look out too for Emma's Project based classes taking place on Sundays designed around her own much admired jewellery.
Guest Artists
We regularly run Master Classes with Guest Artists 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 returned in June 2010. We are also very proud to bring the amazing Gordon Uyeharaall the way to Edinburgh from Hawaii this 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 either our Magic of Art Clay Wednesday Evening Class or Our full day Comprehensive Introduction to Metal Clay Sunday Class. After that you can choose any other Class. With the exception of our beginners classes, our full day Sunday Classes are aimed at those who already have experience of working with 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 in our spacious classroom in The Little Bead Shop/Art Clay Scotland at 120 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh. Occasionally classes may be 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 £50.00 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
7th July, 14 July, 21st July
This workshop is ideal if you want to learn the basics of using Art Clay Silver without taking one of our Full Day Beginner classes. Aimed at those who have no experience working with metal clay, 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. Typically students make a pendant and charms for earrings but Its totally up to you! Price Includes Tuition, 10g of Art Clay and a Loan of Tools. |
Ring Making Workshop: Wednesday Evening, 6pm - 9pm
£50.00
30th June, 28th July,
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. Price Includes Tuition, 10g of Art Clay and a Loan of Tools. |
Hollow Forms : £60
Next Date TBA
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. Price Includes Tuition, 20g of clay & paste. |
Weekend Classes
NEW CLASS
The Magic of Art Clay and Pearl Knotting
Next Date TBA
£115
We are thrilled to offer you this brand new class. In the morning you'll be introduced to Art Clay Silver. Gil Baird 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. You will make a pendant and a couple of charms for to make into earrings. In the afternoon you'll master the skill of Pearl knotting, which is a truly wonderful skill to add to your repertoire. Pearls are traditionally knotted on silk, giving the necklace or bracelet a beautiful fluid feel to it. You'll learn all about what thread to use, how to get your necklace started, how to actually knot between the pearls in the traditional way, and how to finish your necklace or bracelet off. The finishing touch will be adding your fine silver pendant to your beautiful pearl necklace and making a pair of earrings to match. Price includes tuition, 10g Art Clay Silver, Pearls, thread, and a loan of tools.
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Comprehensive Introduction to Metal Clay
Sunday 18th July **SORRY FULL**, Sunday 8th August, Sunday 5th September.
11:00 - 5:30 With a Break for Lunch - £130
These full day classes are very popular! They are ideal if you need to travel into Edinburgh and cant make a Wednesday evening class! This Comprehensive Introductory Class will give you a great foundation in working with Art Clay Silver. 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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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. Once a student has been awarded the Art Clay Level 1 Certificate they can go on to teach their own beginners classes in Art Clay Silver. If the student goes on to achieve the prestigious Senior Certificate, they can, if they wish, teach the Certification Program them selves. Holders of the Level 1 and Senior Certificate are entitled to a significant discount on Art Clay Silver Clays purchased from us. These courses are intense and are graded. We recommend that have a significant amount of experience with Art Clay Silver before considering taking the course. 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 all the Art Clay Silver for your projects, pure silver findings, stones, a tool kit for you to keep and the Art Clay Silver basics Book. Please note: Metal Clay Experience is ESSENTIAL.
Next Date TBA 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 all the Art Clay Silver for your projects, stones, glass, a small toolkit for you to keep and the
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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.
*****Kids Classes for Summer*****
Helen & Gil have been working hard planning a schedule of exciting classes for Kids that will take place over the summer. Starting on Thursday the 24th of June these two hour classes are a fantastic way to introduce your child to a new skill as well as keep them occupied! Suitability for each class ranges from 8 years to 13 years of age. There are a wide range of classes to choose from including - Fimo Food Making, Saftey Pin Bracelet, Bead Stringing & Macrame. Full details will be online soon, but if you cant wait that long call us for full information on 0131 228 5058.
SilverSmiting Courses
We are really excited to bring you, once again, these very popular classes in Silver Smithing Techniques. Taking place in our spacious Studio/Classroom you can choose from Level 1 for complete beginners, or Level 2 if you have already completed Level 1 or have gained experience elsewhere. Read more here.
Our New Home!
Its been a busy time recently as we moved, but we are settling nicely into our new shop. Come and visit us 120 Bruntsfield Place.
Free Metal Clay Demonstrations
Our first ever FREE metal clay demonstration proved to be very popular. Ideal for you if you are totally new to Metal Clay, these demonstrations will tell you all you need to know. We talk you though the different clays on the market and show you the basics of working with Art Clay Silver. Meet the Instructor, look at and handle the kinds of things you could expect to make in class and have the opportunity to ask the Instructor Questions. Next Date coming soon!!
Silver Metal Clay Courses
With a move to a premises with a new larger dedicated class room on site there are lots of new classes being planned. These will be launched soon, but meanwhile we have a few new classes to tempt you.. see our Art Clay Course pagehere.
Silver Fingerprint Jewellery - Express Drop in Day
Our Express Saturday Drop in Day for Silver Fingerprint Charms is proving to be really popular!. 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
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