Blooming Branch with Sian Hamilton – April 10, 2025 9am-1pm MT
Half Day Class (4 hours), April 10, 2025 9am-1pm MT
Beginner friendly
$115.00
Class Details
In this half day class taught by visiting instructor Sian Hamilton you will make a floral decorated brooch featuring a molded branch.
You will learn how to use silver clay with molds to make a lovely molded branch with flowers and leaves. Sian will provide a range of molded branches, different styles of flower and leaf molds, so you will create a piece unique to you!
You will learn about, and use an embeddable brooch finding for the fastener. Tips for how to make your own molds with 2-part molding compound will be given and you are welcome to bring a branch to mold and use in this class.
After firing, we will add a touch of color with acrylic inks and patinate with Liver of Sulfur, both finishing processes are optional.
Full step by step instructions as a digital pdf and access to a video showing the process will be provided.
Skill Level: An understanding of how silver clay works is advantageous but not essential. This class is for all skill levels.
Date & Time: April 10, 2025, 9am to 1pm
Class kit (in person only): $75
Kit includes:
- 15g Art Clay Silver
- Embeddable brooch finding
- Use of Branch, flower & leaf moulds
- Use of tools and consumables
Class type: In person & Online
In Person
We are offering this class as an in person class at SC Designs Studio in South Jordan, UT.
There is a class kit fee due for the in person class to cover any extra kit needed beyond the basic metal clay tool kit. See cost details above.
The in person class in limited to 10 students. When those seats are filled the In Person class will show as sold out.
Online
The online class is via Zoom.
You will join us live at the same time as the in person students. You’ll watch the live demonstrations and be able to ask questions as we go long.
The Online class is not limited.
Class kits are not available for online students but a complete list of the kit needed will be emailed to you approx. 4 weeks before the class, so you can purchase any kit you need ahead of the class.
PLEASE NOTE
You will join us live whether in person or online. Please be punctual, as the class start time will not be delayed if you are not on time.
The cost of the class is the same, all students will get the same learning experience and personal attention from Sian.
Recordings
All students will have access to the class recording(s) for 60 days after the class.
Cancellations & Refunds
We do not offer refunds on any masterclass. Please make sure you can attend before buying a class!
However, we do allow you to sell or gift the class booking to another person of your choice but we shall not be involved in any financial agreement or transfer of payment between you and the person taking your place. In the event that you cannot attend a class and find someone to take your place please email Stephanie with the person’s details as far in advance of the class as possible.
In the unlikely event we have to cancel a class we give a 100% refund.
About the Instructor
Sian is a British designer based in Surrey, United Kingdom. She has a BA in 3D Design specialising in metals and ceramics.
When silver clay came to the market in 1996 it was the perfect medium for her. First developed in Japan and distributed in the US in 96, silver clay took a couple more years to reach UK shores. Sian has been involved in the metal clay community since 1998 when she first got her hands on this wonderful material.
She started teaching with silver clay 20+ years ago and loves to help everyone see the possibilities of metal clay develop right in front of their eyes as they create their unique pieces in class. Whether Sian’s teaching beginners or an advanced masterclass, her teaching style is patient and caring, with a focus on a ‘can do’ style and as much guidance as the individual needs.
Sian also runs a web and graphic design business, alongside creating and selling 3D printed cutters for the metal clay community.
Sian’s name comes from her Welsh mother and is pronounced Sh-ah-n. Find out more about Sian at hamiltonjewellery.com
