Monthly Archives: January 2011

I took my first metal clay class with Pam East at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 2009.  The first day of the week-long class was the very first time I touched metal clay, and I was HOOKED.  It was such a great way to start and that fundamentals class gave me the confidence to build my skills and try new things on my own.  Pam was a generous and patient teacher and I knew I would study with her again.

This weekend I get that chance when I travel to Atlanta for a two-day class in Pam’s home teaching studio.  The class is champleve enamel on fine silver. On day one we create a pendant that’s suitable for the enamel technique.  On day two we add the enamel and learn how to create color gradients.  Pam literally wrote the book on enameling on metal clay, so I’m confident that I’ll learn a great deal.  I’m also looking forward to spending time with Pam again.  Bonus!

I promise to take photos and blog about the workshop.  Stay tuned!