Sunday, August 29, 2027, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon (Please choose just one Sunday workshop. They're held simultaneously!)
 
Bump your charm-making up a notch with this combination demonstration and hands-on playtime. Donna will show some terrific ways to bring imagery and frame-making to miniature compositions that capture people’s attention. Best of all, she will bring her huge stash of tiny molds and other fun tools to set you free to play with them. Bring your own fine silver clay and make as many samples as you can. Because of time constraints, no firing will be offered.
 
This workshop is part of the Metal Clay Artists Symposium and requires the purchase of the MCAS General Registration.
 
Donna Penoyer, known as “The Whistle Lady,” has worked in metal clay since 2005. Her whistle amulets and other jewelry have appeared in books, magazines, online publications, and exhibitions. She holds multiple metal clay certifications and has recorded video tutorials for Craftcast with Alison Lee. Her teaching credits include studios in California, England, and Belgium, as well as Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, Touchstone Center for Crafts, the Bead & Button Show, Contemporary Craft, Metal Clay Mojo, SINTER, and MCAS. Before focusing on her current work, Donna had a 21-year career as a professional stiltwalker. She describes herself as an upbeat, welcoming teacher who believes everyone has a maker in them.