5101. Project X Base Metal Clays - Camp Metal Clay Certification course

5101. Project X Base Metal Clays - Camp Metal Clay Certification course

Class - Metals | Registration opens 8/11/2026 9:00 AM EDT

Beginner and beyond
10/12/2026-11/30/2026
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT on Mon
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$360.00
$324.00
$120.00

5101. Project X Base Metal Clays - Camp Metal Clay Certification course

Class - Metals | Registration opens 8/11/2026 9:00 AM EDT

This class is held in conjunction with Camp Metal Clay Certification program.

Learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with Project X base metal clays and be successful with five formulations of base metal clay products: copper, bronze, red bronze, light bronze and white bronze

You will learn and practice construction techniques including sculpting, molding, and refining and more. Extra time is devoted to discuss firing processes to achieve successful sintering as well as finishing techniques, repairing options, shrinkage considerations, and patina.

 

Students will make four projects including a Shield Bracelet, a White Bronze Pendant with CZ, a Double-Sided Pendant combining two base metal clays in one project, and a Sculpted Flower Pendant. 

 

A materials kit fee is payable upon registration and includes all materials, firing, and use of tools and equipment.

Upon completion of the projects and lecture time, students will take a short written test. Each student will receive a Certificate of Completion from Sawtooth School for Visual Art and an 8% discount on clays at Clay Revolution.

For more information about Camp Metal Clay visit campmetalclay.com

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.