555. Intro to Bronze and Copper Metal Clay

555. Intro to Bronze and Copper Metal Clay

Class - Metals | Registration opens 5/13/2025 9:00 AM EDT

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States
Metals Studio - 209
Beginner and beyond
8/11/2025-9/1/2025
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT on Mon
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$190.00
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555. Intro to Bronze and Copper Metal Clay

Class - Metals | Registration opens 5/13/2025 9:00 AM EDT

If you've explored silver metal clay (or even if you haven't!) you might be curious about working with base metal clays... copper, bronze and their variations. This class explores the basics of working with copper and bronze metal clays. Base metal clays handle differently and have more complicated firing requirements than silver clay, but conquering these few hurdles will result in beautiful pieces in the warm tones of base metals. Learn about conditioning, shaping, attaching, refining, and firing base metal clay pieces. A materials fee is payable at registration and includes materials, including copper and bronze clay, use of tools and firings. Some metal clay experience is helpful but enthusiastic beginners are welcome. Students may repeat the course to keep creating beautiful pieces and building skills.

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Toney, Bonnie
Bonnie Toney

Bonnie Toney’s passion has been creating beautiful things since around age two, when she was first able to hold a pencil and paintbrush. She got interested in gems and jewelry not long after that, and sold her first pair of earrings at age 11. A lifelong learner with diverse interests, Bonnie has pursued many types of artistic expression; calligraphy, drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting, textile dyeing and surface design, sewing, quilting, polymer clay, stenciling, Zentangle, printmaking, chainmaille, leatherworking, traditional metalsmithing, enameling, and metal clay; it’s not unusual to find several of these disciplines contributing to a single piece. Bonnie ran a successful facepainting business for 20 years, in addition to teaching, making her own art, and raising a family.  

 

A move to North Carolina in 2013 gave Bonnie the chance to spread her wings artistically. Dedicated home studio space allowed her to pursue both metalsmithing and metal clay with vigor; classes at Sawtooth School for Visual Arts expanded her horizons greatly, and continue to do so. She has studied with Annie Grimes Williams, Carrie Story, Andrea Kennington, Sara Stine, and Kim Thore. MCAS 2018 gave her the chance to learn from Lis-el Crowley and Cindy Pope. In addition to her PMC experience and Camp PMC certifications, Bonnie has extensive experience with base metal clays, including Five Star, Aussie, and Hadar’s.