MARK THE DATES AND DON'T MISS OUT! The legendary Joy Funnell is returning from England to teach two exciting silver clay workshops at La Ruche Davis this fall - Hidden Lantern Pendant, and Joyful Spinner Rings.
ENAMELED AND PIERCED HIDDEN LANTERN PENDANT with Joy Funnell
October 15-16
In these two action-packed class sessions chock full of exciting techniques, you will make an open column pendant, enameled on one side and pierced on the other. Inside, you will have the option to add glowing gold to shine out through the pierced areas.
You will create your texture plate for the enameled side and then add a design onto the clay surface inside the frame to go under the enamel. Around the area to be enameled we will set 2mm accent stones with textured surrounds.
The reverse of the pendant will have a textured design of your choice and pierced out areas to give a wonderful three-dimensional effect.
The top of the pendant has a radiating design with hanging loop.
Once the pendant is finished, fired and polished, we'll enamel it with transparent colors to accentuate the textured surface. The optional gold completes the pendant and a patina brings out texture definition.
Fun, challenging and not for the faint-hearted!!! :))
In these two action-packed class sessions chock full of exciting techniques, you will make an open column pendant, enameled on one side and pierced on the other. Inside, you will have the option to add glowing gold to shine out through the pierced areas.
You will create your texture plate for the enameled side and then add a design onto the clay surface inside the frame to go under the enamel. Around the area to be enameled we will set 2mm accent stones with textured surrounds.
The reverse of the pendant will have a textured design of your choice and pierced out areas to give a wonderful three-dimensional effect.
The top of the pendant has a radiating design with hanging loop.
Once the pendant is finished, fired and polished, we'll enamel it with transparent colors to accentuate the textured surface. The optional gold completes the pendant and a patina brings out texture definition.
Fun, challenging and not for the faint-hearted!!! :))
Registration for the 2-day class, including Saturday night buffet (gf) and wine social with the instructor, $495. To register, click on "Add to Cart" below and follow the instructions. Note: the "Checkout with Paypal" option may also be used to pay with any major credit card, just follow the prompts. You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration, and a PDF registration packet containing a list of supplies and tools you'll need to bring, maps and directions to the studio, conveniently located dining and lodging options, and other helpful info. A separate $25 kit fee will be payable to the teacher at class.
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JOYFUL SPINNER RINGS with Joy Funnell
October 17
October 17
Spinner rings, fidget rings, worry rings... call them what you like, there is something endlessly fascinating about twiddling a beautiful little band of silver decorated with sparking stones round and round on your finger!
In this fun, one-day workshop, you will learn how to make the two separate rings of a spinner ring so one is inside the other. We'll add lovely textures to both rings, carve edges and create super smooth tactile finishes, then set 2mm stones into the ring for added sparkling bling. You'll go home wearing your own unique creation.
This spinner does not use any premade rings - you will make everything in Art Clay Silver.
Do you remember how much fun Spinner Rings are? Click on the arrow for a quick demo :)
In this fun, one-day workshop, you will learn how to make the two separate rings of a spinner ring so one is inside the other. We'll add lovely textures to both rings, carve edges and create super smooth tactile finishes, then set 2mm stones into the ring for added sparkling bling. You'll go home wearing your own unique creation.
This spinner does not use any premade rings - you will make everything in Art Clay Silver.
Do you remember how much fun Spinner Rings are? Click on the arrow for a quick demo :)
Registration for the 1-day class, $195. To register, click on "Add to Cart" below and follow the instructions. Note: the "Checkout with Paypal" option may also be used to pay with any major credit card, just follow the prompts. You will receive an immediate email confirmation of your registration, and a PDF registration packet containing a list of tools and supplies you'll need to bring, maps and directions to the studio, conveniently located dining and lodging options, and other helpful info.
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ABOUT JOY FUNNELL
"I love colours and I love textures! These two things inspire most of my work. Having started out with traditional jewelry techniques and materials my first encounter with silver clay changed my life. I am passionate about using it and combining it with enamel. I hope I can share the magic with you.”
Joy lives and works in Hastings, East Sussex, UK, and is known for her colorful enamel and silver work. She was making jewelry for many years as a hobby before she encountered silver clay in 2005 and was hooked. Within a year she trained up to Senior Art Clay Instructor, gave up the day job and leapt into a full time career as a jewelry artisan. In 2009 she was awarded Craftsman status with the Guild of Enamellers.
Joy teaches from her base, as well as nationally and internationally, and has taught at various metal clay and enameling conferences around the world. Her award-winning work has been featured in many magazines and publications. In 2015 she won the Grand Prix Award in the 14th Silver Accessories Contest in Tokyo, Japan. You can learn more about her exciting work at www.joyfunnell.co.uk.
"I love colours and I love textures! These two things inspire most of my work. Having started out with traditional jewelry techniques and materials my first encounter with silver clay changed my life. I am passionate about using it and combining it with enamel. I hope I can share the magic with you.”
Joy lives and works in Hastings, East Sussex, UK, and is known for her colorful enamel and silver work. She was making jewelry for many years as a hobby before she encountered silver clay in 2005 and was hooked. Within a year she trained up to Senior Art Clay Instructor, gave up the day job and leapt into a full time career as a jewelry artisan. In 2009 she was awarded Craftsman status with the Guild of Enamellers.
Joy teaches from her base, as well as nationally and internationally, and has taught at various metal clay and enameling conferences around the world. Her award-winning work has been featured in many magazines and publications. In 2015 she won the Grand Prix Award in the 14th Silver Accessories Contest in Tokyo, Japan. You can learn more about her exciting work at www.joyfunnell.co.uk.
About La Ruche Davis Teaching Studio
Photo by Christine Norton
La Ruche Davis is an extension of Ann Davis Studio located on the outskirts of Washington DC in Northern Virginia, 15 minutes from Washington Reagan National Airport, only two minutes from elegant, inexpensive hotels and conveniently near many restaurants. Our spacious sunlit classroom is devoted to providing a nurturing setting for artistic growth and exchange of techniques and ideas.
The original La Ruche ("The Beehive") was located on the outskirts of Paris, where it became a bustling nexus for many of the early 20th century's leading artists, including Chagall, Leger, Modigliani, and Apollinaire.
La Ruche Davis offers a variety of contemporary art jewelry classes from beginners' workshops to a Visiting Artist Masters Program that brings in some of the most accomplished artists in their field.
Note: To ensure the highest quality learning experience, class sizes are kept small - typically ten students or less.
The original La Ruche ("The Beehive") was located on the outskirts of Paris, where it became a bustling nexus for many of the early 20th century's leading artists, including Chagall, Leger, Modigliani, and Apollinaire.
La Ruche Davis offers a variety of contemporary art jewelry classes from beginners' workshops to a Visiting Artist Masters Program that brings in some of the most accomplished artists in their field.
Note: To ensure the highest quality learning experience, class sizes are kept small - typically ten students or less.
