Metal Clay Jewelry Classes
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.
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
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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, May 2nd | 1pm-5:30pm.
Metal Clay Magic
Silver Metal Clay Pendant with Stone Setting
with Rae Rodriguez
Discover the magic of metal clay in this hands-on jewelry workshop. Shape and texture soft metal clay, then watch it transform into solid fine silver after firing.
You’ll create your own silver pendant and set a sparkling cubic zirconia for a beautiful, personalized finish.
Perfect for beginners and returning students alike.
✨ Leave with a handcrafted silver necklace, made by you.
Ages 16+ · No experience necessary
Materials include silver metal clay, stone, and chain. All tools provided.
Saturday 5/23/26 | 1-5:30pm
Natures Impressions: Pendant with Leaves
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
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.