This workshop meets Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm with a lunch break
 
Join us for an exciting workshop where you'll create a unique articulated pendant that beautifully spins to display the phases of the moon. Perfect for intermediate and seasoned metal clay artists alike. A full day of hands-on learning and creativity. Metal Clay Techniques Explored: A. Using Paper Texture Sheets to create highly detailed impressions. B. Dry to Dry Construction Techniques C. Fire in place Stone Setting D. Creating Movement: We’ll be using the moth as a dial for the moon phases. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have crafted a beautiful, functional pendant. Unleash your creativity and join us in crafting a celestial piece that showcases your artistic flair!
 
A kit fee of $40 will be collected by the instructor during the workshop and Includes paper texture sheets, set of templates, fireable gemstone
 
he moon. Perfect for intermediate and seasoned metal clay artists alike. A full day of hands-on learning and creativity. Metal Clay Techniques Explored: A. Using Paper Texture Sheets to create highly detailed impressions. B. Dry to Dry Construction Techniques C. Fire in place Stone Setting D. Creating Movement: We’ll be using the moth as a dial for the moon phases. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have crafted a beautiful, functional pendant. Unleash your creativity and join us in crafting a celestial piece that showcases your artistic flair!
 
A kit fee of $40 will be collected by the instructor during the workshop and Includes paper texture sheets, set of templates, fireable gemstone
 
Student supply list:
Basic Metal Clay Tool Kit ( or equivilant)
Kits should include: Roller,  brush with water, pin tool or sharp pick,  tissue blade, brass brush, 
Variety grits of sand paper/sanding sponges
 
Metal Clay Worksurface
Release agent - CoolSlip preferred
Clay storage container ( purchased or hand-made) 
Art Clay Silver Clay 950 at least 50 grams 
Teflon drying sheet or playing cards
#11 Exacto knife and extra blades
 
3M Sponge Sanding Pads – (www.riogrande.com – cat id#337-318)
 
Graduated Slats Set for PMC or playing cards – (www.riogrande.com – cat id#111569)
 
 
This workshop is part of the Metal Clay Artists Symposium and requires the purchase of the General Registration.
 
About Patrik Kusek
Patrik’s experience in the worlds of design and fashion helped shape his creative vision and brand. He is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and The Academy of Art University. He worked as a Fashion Stylist at Macy’s San Francisco and was the owner and Creative Director of Wallop Design Group, a graphic design and branding company. He currently is able to pursue his passion as a jewelry artist and instructor. He teaches metal clay workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area and internationally. Patrik is a member of the PMC Guild and is both PMC Guild Certified and Art Clay Certified. He was one of 9 senior instructors for Rio Grande and that taught PMC certification workshops internationally. He was a featured artist on HGTV’s “That’s Clever.” Patrik’s work has been published in numerous books and publications. He is also the recipient of the 2007 Saul Bell Award 1st place and 2016 2nd place in PMC. Patrik has also recently been featured in Ornament Magazine.