## Hands-on jewelry classes in silver metal clay, wire wrapping, and mixed techniques

### Classes

### Unleash Your Inner Artist with Metal Clay Jewelry Classes

Join me for hands-on jewelry workshops in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We’ll work primarily with silver and bronze metal clay to create one-of-a-kind pendants and earrings, while learning foundational techniques you can build on.

Metal clay is the heart of what I teach, and I also offer select classes in wire wrapping and other jewelry techniques. Every class is approachable, relaxed, and rooted in thoughtful making.

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### What Is Metal Clay?

Metal clay is pure alchemy. It starts as a soft, moldable clay made from tiny metal particles. You can sculpt it, carve it, and press in textures to create your design.

Once fired in a kiln, the clay transforms into solid metal.

What begins as clay becomes a lasting piece of wearable art, shaped by your hands and imagination.

### Come Make a Day Trip!

I teach at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond, California, about 10 miles (a 15-minute drive) from Santa Cruz.

**Address:**

9341 Mill Street

Ben Lomond, CA 95005

### A Day Just for You.

This is more than a class. It’s an intentional afternoon set aside for you. Time to slow down, reconnect with your creative side, and make something lasting with your hands.

Come as you are. No experience needed.

### UPCOMING CLASSES

**Saturday 5/23/26 |** 1-5:30pm

[**Natures Impressions: Pendant with Leaves**](https://www.mountainartcenter.org/classes-2/adults/jewelry-and-metal-working/)

Turn nature into wearable art in this hands-on metal clay workshop.

Create a mold from a leaf or small natural object (leaf, flower, pod) then use metal clay to form a **one-of-a-kind pendant** that captures every beautiful detail. After firing, your piece becomes solid metal — a lasting impression of the natural world.

✨ Leave with a handcrafted pendant inspired by nature.

**Ages 14+ · No experience necessary**

Materials and tools provided.

[**CLICK HERE TO REGISTER THROUGH THE ART CENTER**](https://www.mountainartcenter.org/classes-2/adults/jewelry-and-metal-working/)

### PRIVATE CLASSES:

I also offer private metal clay classes in my studio located in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Boulder Creek, California.

If you’re interested in a private lesson or small group workshop, feel free to reach out for more information.

[Contact Me](/content/pages/contact-us/index.html)

### 🎨 Art After School — Kids Classes

Creativity starts young.

I teach Art After School at **Boulder Creek Elementary** and **Brook Knoll Elementary** through the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center — bringing hands-on art making directly into the school day.

Students explore a variety of materials and techniques, building creative confidence one project at a time. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to make something.

**Fall sessions begin August/September 2026.** Registration opens through the Mountain Art Center.

[**REGISTER THROUGH THE ART CENTER**](https://www.mountainartcenter.org/classes-2/youth/art-after-school/)