2026 GCC Workshops

As a 2025 GCC scholarship recipient, Megan Baker is going to hold a hands-on Metal Clay Workshop to share some of the knowledge and skills she learned in her class at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts.

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Working with metal clay is very similar to working with ceramic clay, just on a much smaller scale. Metal clay is made of finely ground metal mixed with an organic binders. During firing the binders burn off and leave behind the metal in its' pure form. We will be working with fine silver metal clay. After firing the metal will be 99.99% pure silver. This clay can be torch fired or fired in a kiln. 

 

There are other types of metal clays including sterling silver, copper, and bronze. These require different firing schedules and processes to burn out the binders and complete the firing in the correct atmosphere. We will not be using those clays at this workshop.

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All supplies will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring any tools you have that may work with metal clay. We will provide a list of possible items and tools that may be helpful. 

 

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!