Art Clay Diploma Level 1

Art Clay World approved senior instructor Julia Rai teaches this independent three day intermediate skills Art Clay Diploma Level 1 metal clay qualification. This is a private class with all materials included and instruction on a one-to-one basis. Contact us to arrange a suitable date.

Aida Chemicals, the manufacturer of Art Clay, have set the curriculum for this course, in association with the European Art Clay distributors. Because of this, the qualification is recognised across Europe.

Holders of the Art Clay Diploma at Level 1 are permitted to run introductory Art Clay classes.  More importantly, they also get a 15% discount on Art Clay products from the authorised distributors. Find out more here.

Level: Some previous experience working with Art Clay

Cost: £620

Timings: 10am – 5pm each day

Art Clay Level 1 Projects

This Art Clay Diploma Level 1 course is fully taught by Julia Rai. You will have completed sample pieces to look at. You will also have step by step samples as examples to show you what you need to achieve at each point. Julia will do demonstrations and give you hands-on, individual assistance and direction. The pieces you produce will be your own work. However, at every step, you will have Julia’s expertise and experience to help you achieve the standards required.

Course outline

At Art Clay Diploma Level 1 students complete six projects during the three day course and must meet the required standards. This is not a beginner level course; you must have worked with silver clay before attending. A beginners metal clay class with Julia would be sufficient to prepare you for this course although you will need to have practised working with the clay at home after the class to be really ready. If you have attended a beginners or introductory silver metal clay class somewhere else, this may also be sufficient. If you are in doubt, please call Julia to discuss in more detail.

The projects you will complete are:-

  • Impressions pendant
  • Natural leaf pendant
  • Filigree earrings
  • Syringe decorated ring
  • Brooch with mirror polish
  • Ring with moulded element and pearl

This class will cover:-

  • Using textures
  • Setting embeddable, fire-in-place stones and findings
  • Painting a leaf with Art Clay paste
  • Creating a filigree effect using Art Clay syringe clay
  • Using cork clay to support hollow forms
  • Ring making including calculating ring shrinkage
  • Using syringe and paste for decoration
  • Polishing and finishing to a high standard including mirror polishing
  • Using two part moulding compound
  • Embedding fine silver wire to attach pearl after firing

 What is included in the cost of this class?

The class cost includes all materials and the Art Clay World Level 1 Diploma fee.

Next Steps

Holders of the Art Clay Diploma at level one can teach introductory Art Clay classes and enjoy 15% discount on Art Clay products from the official distributors. On successful completion of this Level, you will be eligible to progress to Art Clay Diploma Level 2. You can take the Level 2 class any time after passing Level 1.

If you have any questions, Julia is happy to discuss these with you. Call her on the number above or send an email through our contact page. Please read the booking terms and conditions before booking a class or course.