ZOOM: Metal Clay - Unraveling the Mystery, with Lyle Rayfield

In this presentation, participants will learn the ins and outs of working with various formulas of metal clay, including both clay and powdered forms of silver, bronze, copper, and steel. The idiosyncratic nature of each of the clays will be discussed in relation to its ability to incorporate traditional metalwork techniques such as stone setting, soldering, and enameling.

For questions, please contact Jeanne Jerousek @ (520) 837-8244 or email Jeanne.jerousek@tucsonaz.gov

ARTIST BIO

Lyle Rayfield is an award-winning metal clay artist and Master Instructor for Art Clay World USA, as well as an Accredited Teacher for Hadar’s ClayTM. After many years of various jewelry ventures, Lyle discovered the world of metal clay and expanded her love of teaching into the metal clay community. She is a studio jewelry artist and currently offers classes on a regular basis at her home in Tucson, AZ, as well as through neighboring arts education venues. Lyle also regularly writes step-by-step tutorials for Metal Clay Today, an online jewelry e-zine. You can find Lyle’s work exhibited for sale at local area juried artisan markets and in several local galleries, including Desert Artisans Gallery.

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