Lampworking Classes
We teach lampworking classes at Alley Kat Art. Learn to make beads, small sculptures, small vessels, and other molten glass creations in one of our group or private classes in the studio. After a series of classes, or with previous experience you can rent time on one of the torches. Call 808 651-1766 or email kat@alleykatart.com for more info.
Silver Fabrication Classes
Learn silver fabrication, tool operation and soldering techniques in private hourly classes. Call 808 651-1766 or email kat@alleykatart.com for more info.
Wire Wrapping and Hammering Classes
Learn basic wire wrapping skills and hammering for a no-solder approach to jewelry making. Link beads into a chain, shape earring wires and make clasps, hammer to create surface texture, strengthen and reshape, and add loose, freeform objects to jewelry. These are private one-on-one classes. Call to schedule, 808 651-1766 or email kat@alleykatart.com
Metal Art Clay Classes
Occasionally we host visiting metal clay and other artists to teach classes. This is visiting artist Gordon Uyehara, teaching a class on techniques using silver Metal Art Clay. Gordon has been featured on the cover of Art Jewelry Magazine and has won the prestigious Saul Bell Award. Please call for information on upcoming classes or check out our blog to see news at Alley Kat Art.
Other art classes may include Stained Glass, Hot Glass Casting, Mosaic, Mosaic Stepping Stones, Concrete Sculpture, Recycled Glass, Ceramics and Glass Painting. Let Kat know if you you'd like to design an educational art course for your group. Call 808 651-1766 or email kat@alleykatart.com to discuss the possibilities and schedule.
Gordon Uyehara 2-Day Copper & Bronze Metal Art Clay Fundamental's Workshop on Kauai November 12 & 13
Alley Kat Art will be hosting a weekend Bronze & Copper Metal Art Clay workshop by renowned and award winning artist Gordon Uyehara, November 12 & 13, in Kapaa. Published and featured on the cover of Art Jewelry Magazine, Uyehara will be teaching techniques in forming metal clays into fine jewelry.
Copper, and Bronze Metal Art Clay also known as Precious Metal Clay, is a unique material utilizing pure metal particles in an organic binder easily manipulated into designs. After drying, the metal clay pieces are fired to temperatures that burn out the organic binder and fuse the metal particles into solid metal sculpture and jewelry.
Not only are bronze and copper clays less expensive alternatives to silver clay, their rich tones provide attractive design opportunities. This exploratory hands-on workshop will focus squarely on the fundamental concepts of using these base metal clays. We'll cover texturing, shaping, joining, refining, firing approaches and challenges, finishing, and combining clays through a variety of projects. A fun weekend of creating and learning!
Prerequisite: silver clay introductory class (preferred but not necessary)
Class is limited in size and costs $275, which includes metal clay. Sign up deadline and payment is due by Nov 1st. Contact Kathy at 808 651-1766 or email kat@alleykatart.com for student list and more information and to sign up. You can also learn more about Gordon Uyehara and see his designs at his website at http://www.honudream.com.
Copper, and Bronze Metal Art Clay also known as Precious Metal Clay, is a unique material utilizing pure metal particles in an organic binder easily manipulated into designs. After drying, the metal clay pieces are fired to temperatures that burn out the organic binder and fuse the metal particles into solid metal sculpture and jewelry.
Not only are bronze and copper clays less expensive alternatives to silver clay, their rich tones provide attractive design opportunities. This exploratory hands-on workshop will focus squarely on the fundamental concepts of using these base metal clays. We'll cover texturing, shaping, joining, refining, firing approaches and challenges, finishing, and combining clays through a variety of projects. A fun weekend of creating and learning!
Prerequisite: silver clay introductory class (preferred but not necessary)
Class is limited in size and costs $275, which includes metal clay. Sign up deadline and payment is due by Nov 1st. Contact Kathy at 808 651-1766 or email kat@alleykatart.com for student list and more information and to sign up. You can also learn more about Gordon Uyehara and see his designs at his website at http://www.honudream.com.