Clay Faces: Ceramic Mask-Making Workshop (S-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Clay Faces: Ceramic Mask-Making Workshop (S-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
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Clay Faces: Ceramic Mask-Making Workshop (S-3) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Instructor - Nancy Rios

Beginner / Intermediate
Sunday afternoon, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
July 27
1 Day
$175 public / $140 member

Studio 2


Join ceramic artist Nancy Rios for a one-day, hands-on workshop focused on the art of ceramic mask-making. Rooted in both creative exploration and cultural storytelling, this workshop invites participants to shape expressive masks that reflect personal identity, emotion, or imagination. Using hand-building techniques and surface decoration methods, you'll learn how to construct and design your own clay mask from start to finish. Nancy will guide you through form, texture, symbolism.

Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this workshop offers a space to create meaningful, sculptural works in a supportive and inspiring studio environment.

THIS CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST.

By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).

Cuttlefish Bone Casting (S-4) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Cuttlefish Bone Casting (S-4) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Cuttlefish Bone Casting (S-4) | IN-PERSON WORKSHOP

Instructor - Mary Rogers

Intermediate / Advanced
Saturday mornings, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
August 16 + 23
2 Days
$345 public / $310 member

Studio 1


This is an introduction to the process of cuttlefish bone casting, a method of gravity casting. Cuttlefish bone is an organic material that is soft enough to carve a negative mold. Once the mold is cut and both sides are marked for alignment, a sprue channel is cut into the material and molten sterling is poured into the negative area. The texture of the soft bone surface is very organic. Once the casting is complete it can be cut, filed, and soldered to create a distinctive piece of jewelry.

This class requires intermediate jewelry skills such as sawing, filing and basic torch skills. Students will be casting in sterling silver and will need 2-3 ounces of sterling scrap or sterling casting grain. Sterling scrap will be available for purchase from the instructor in ½ ounce packets.

Please note: For safety reasons while casting all students must wear leather shoes.

By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies(please review terms and conditions before registering).