Time & Location
May 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38117, USA
About the Event
Metal Clay Basics: Fine Silver Leaves
Leaves and flowers can remind us of people we know, places we've been, or characteristics we want to nurture within ourselves. However, the same ephemeral nature that we cherish them for makes them difficult to carry with us.
In this class, you will choose a real, live leaf from the vast variety of leaves available at the Gardens, and coat it with several layers of Fine Silver Metal Clay paste. The leaf will burn off when the piece is fired in the kiln and you will have an exact replica of the leaf in .999 pure Fine Silver. We will cover all the ways you can choose to hang your piece, finishing techniques, and basic metal clay handling.
Tools are provided for use in class. You will be able to purchase a kit will all materials for $45 (tax included) payable to the instructor…