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Lyle Rayfield: Mini Book – A Novel Project in Silver Clay, October 27, 2024
Members:
$67.50
Non-Members:
$75
This mini book may not land you on the best seller’s list, but your friends will be clamoring at your door for their own personalized copy. Come learn to create and texture miniature book covers using silver metal clay, embellish them with tiny clay elements and fill them with colorful pages or personalized notes or pictures. When complete, you will want to proudly wear your story for all to see. You will also learn how a simple butane torch can fire your pieces, so you can continue to make interesting jewelry at home without having to buy a kiln. Microscopic particles of pure silver are combined with an organic binder to produce the clay-like substance known as silver metal clay. When fired at high temperatures, the binder burns off and the metal particles fuse into a solid piece of silver. No experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. Demonstration and instruction will cover how to properly roll, texture, shape, refine, fire, and finish metal clay creations. Hours: 9:30am – 1pm
A $35 Kit Fee is added to the final price of the workshop.
No additional materials needed.
Please note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Workshop will take place at Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac, 85646, AZ
For any questions contact 520-398-2371. For all other inquiries, contact Creativespecialist@tubacarts.org
Lyle Rayfield is an award-winning metal clay artist and Master Instructor for Art Clay World USA, as well as an Accredited Teacher for Hadar’s ClayTM. After many years of various jewelry ventures, Lyle discovered the world of metal clay and expanded her love of teaching into the metal clay community. She is a studio jewelry artist and currently offers classes on a regular basis at her home in Tucson, AZ, as well as through neighboring arts education venues. Lyle’s work was honored at the 2006 and 2008 Art Clay World North American Design Competitions. Lyle also writes step-by-step tutorials for Metal Clay Today, an online jewelry e-zine. You can find her work exhibited for sale at local area juried artisan markets and in several local galleries, including Desert Artisans, Tubac Center of the Arts, and Tohono Chul.
