Art Clay Silver arrived in Hungary more than a decade and a half ago, and not long after that, the idea of the first jewelry-making workshops also emerged. Their launch was preceded by serious preparation. Instructors representing the manufacturer came from Japan to train our Hungarian team in the use of the material and to help develop the curriculum for the basic courses and workshops. It has been a long journey to make Art Clay Silver known in Hungary as a material.
What is Art Clay Silver, and why do we use it in our jewelry-making workshops?
The Art Clay Silver used in our jewelry-making workshops is a clay-like, or rather ceramic-clay-like, material developed and manufactured in Japan and made from real silver.
In its wet state, this silver clay can be easily shaped into jewelry. Once dry, it can be fired. During firing, the organic material binding the silver particles together burns away, leaving behind 99.9% pure silver jewelry.
Art Clay Silver silver clay can be used to create silver jewelry of such high purity that it can even be worn by people who struggle with metal allergies.
We believe that a jewelry-making workshop should be about the joy of creating, and Art Clay Silver is an excellent material for making this possible.
It is easy to shape and can be reworked — practically 100% reusable. In addition, silver clay offers an enjoyable creative process for everyone, from beginners to advanced participants, during every jewelry-making workshop.
With us, you don’t need to learn complicated specialist techniques in order to create your own silver jewelry.
What’s more, with the experience gained during the workshop, you can even continue creating with Art Clay Silver silver clay at home.
Who are our jewelry-making workshops for?
Whether you come to us as a complete beginner, an advanced participant, or a professional user — in other words, a metalsmith — you will find the jewelry-making workshop that is right for you.
Let’s take a look at what we generally recommend for each level.
Jewelry-making workshops for beginners
Three-hour workshop
If you would simply like to get a first taste of the technique and create your own silver jewelry in a friendly atmosphere, this workshop type is a perfect choice for you. What’s more, you can also surprise someone with the gift of a shared experience
One-day workshop
If you have a little more free time and would like to create more than one piece of jewelry, our one-day jewelry-making workshop is designed for you. Come on your own, or bring your best friend and spend the day creating together!
Jewelry-making workshops for advanced participants and metalsmiths
Two-day workshop
Would you like to dive deeper into the technique and gain enough experience to continue working at home afterwards? Join our two-day workshop and get to know the world of Art Clay Silver in depth!
Level I workshop
Would you like to gain professional and technical knowledge, or have you already taken part in a beginner workshop? This intensive workshop, based on the Official Japanese Curriculum, is designed to give participants a comprehensive introduction to the different Art Clay Silver techniques. For this reason, the Level I jewelry-making workshop may be the best choice for you. In addition to the material, the price also includes the basic tools needed for using Art Clay Silver at home.
Themed jewelry-making workshops
From time to time, we organize jewelry-making workshops built around a specific theme, technique, or the introduction of a new material. Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, or subscribe to our newsletter to be among the first to hear about our new themed workshops.
Check out our jewelry-making workshop calendar!
Sign up for one of our workshops, or surprise your loved ones with a gift voucher.
How do our jewelry-making workshops work?
Our jewelry-making workshops usually begin with a short introduction and detailed technical information, followed by a practical demonstration of how to use silver clay. After this, once everyone understands the basic techniques, participants design the jewelry piece they will create during the workshop. Of course, our workshop instructors will support you with inspiration and ideas throughout this process.
After the theoretical and design phase comes one of the most exciting parts: creating the jewelry pieces and drying them properly. Once dry, we refine the form further and then fire the pieces in a kiln.
And voilà — your own self-designed silver jewelry is ready! You can sand and polish it further, but it is essentially ready to wear.
Unique, handmade silver jewelry — even during a short workshop!
No matter how short or traditional the Art Clay Silver workshop you attend may be, one thing is certain: you will go home with a piece of 99.9% pure silver jewelry — made by your own hands.
How should you prepare for an Art Clay Silver jewelry-making workshop?
For our jewelry-making workshops in Budapest, please wear comfortable clothing, but there is nothing else you need to prepare. We provide all the tools you will need during the workshop to create your own silver jewelry. Of course, if you have any tools you enjoy using, feel free to bring them with you.
Modeling tools, for example, can be useful when shaping the silver clay and forming your piece.
Most importantly, don’t forget to bring your creative spirit with you!
How can you register?
Click on the Art Clay Workshops menu item and choose the jewelry-making workshop you would most like to attend.
There, you will also find our current workshop calendar, where you can select the date that suits you best.
Can’t find the jewelry-making workshop you would like to choose in the calendar?
In this case, please contact us at gd@glass-design.hu, and we will help you attend your chosen workshop as soon as possible.
Jewelry-making workshops for groups of friends and private groups
We also organize jewelry-making workshops specially arranged for groups and private parties.
Whether it’s a bachelorette party, a birthday, or simply a shared weekend activity, our Budapest workshops can also be booked as a group, ensuring a memorable creative experience together.
If you would like to join one of our jewelry-making workshops as a group, please contact us at gd@glass-design.hu. We will organize the workshop for a date agreed with you, and, if needed, possibly at another location as well.
Personalized gift voucher
You can also order a gift voucher from us, which we can personalize with a name and send to you by email.
Our jewelry-making workshops offer not only new skills, but also unforgettable experiences. Step out of the everyday and discover the joy of creating!
gd@glass-design.hu
