Ceramic Jewelry Workshop
August 26-September 16 Wednesdays 6pm-8pm
In this 4 week workshop, students will design and create a collection of handmade ceramic jewelry, such as earrings, pendants, charms, or brooches. Participants will learn how to create durable jewelry pieces, add decorative surface treatments, and glaze them for a professional finish.
What You’ll Learn:
- Jewelry design and planning
- Handbuilding small-scale ceramic forms
- Creating attachment points for findings
-Surface decoration techniques & glazing small ceramic pieces
What Happens After?
Your pieces will be kiln-fired twice (bisque + glaze) and ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.
Skill Level: No experience needed—just come ready to have fun and get your hands in clay!
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You’ll learn how to:
Skills Students Will Learn
• Jewelry design and planning
• Handbuilding small-scale ceramic forms
• Creating attachment points for findings
• Surface decoration techniques
• Glazing small ceramic pieces
• Basic jewelry assembly
•Finishing and presentation
Workshop Breakdown:
📅 Week 1: Design, Planning & Construction
• Learn considerations for creating wearable ceramic pieces.•Begin constructing jewelry components..
📅 Week 2: Refinement & Surface Design
• Refine craftsmanship and details.• Explore decorative surface techniques.
📅 Week 3: Glazing
• Learn proper glazing techniques for small ceramic forms.• Understand how glaze affects color, texture, and detail.
📅 Week 4: Assembly
• After firing, assemble jewelry with findings (ear wires, jump rings, cords, pins, etc.).
• Packaging and presentation ideas.
• Review of techniques learned.
What’s Included:
Use of studio tools and equipment
Storage shelf
Access to studio Cone 6 glazes
Open Studio Access for Students (outside of class):
Monday–Friday: 11:00–5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00–4:00pm
Please note: Finished pieces must be picked up within 30 days of completion or they will become property of The Clay Co-op.
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COLLECTING YOUR WORK
Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days at the end of the workshop or they will become The Clay Co-op property.
LIABILITYThe Clay Co-op and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions.
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO
The Clay Co-op reserves the right to take photographs and video footage during classes that may include students and to use the photographs and videos for the purpose of advertising our classes in all media in perpetuity and without payment to students.
INFORMING OTHER PARTICIPANTS OF TERMS & CONDITIONS
It is the responsibility of the person booking the class to inform other students participating of the Terms & Conditions.
FINISHED WORK
All care is taken to ensure students' pieces are made well, however, due to the inherent nature of this medium, Clay Co-op cannot be held responsible for any undesirable outcomes, including crackage, breakage, misfires, or something not turning out how you hoped.
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Refunds will only be given if the request is made one week prior to the beginning of the class or workshop. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee. No refunds will be issued after that time if a student withdraws. If The Co-op cancels a class or workshop up to the date of the first class for any reason, we will issue a full refund or credit.
Class attendance is not mandatory. The Clay Co-op will not issue refunds if a registered student misses class(es). Make-ups are permitted, but not guaranteed. All make-ups must be scheduled ahead of time with the office and can only be scheduled if there is room in a similar class. Make-ups must happen prior to a new session beginning. Students are allowed no more than two make-up classes per session.