About this Event
Step into a world of whimsy and fine craftsmanship in this creative workshop focused on building a miniature birdhouse or fairy house entirely from fine silver metal clay. Perfect for artists, jewelry makers, and imaginative spirits alike, this class blends sculptural design with the magic of working in precious metal.
Participants will learn how to roll, cut, texture, and assemble fine silver metal clay to construct tiny walls, roofs, doors, windows, and charming decorative details. Natural textures, hand-formed elements, and playful embellishments bring each miniature structure to life, whether you envision a cozy birdhouse or an enchanting fairy dwelling.
Once the forms are complete, pieces are carefully dried and kiln-fired, transforming the clay into solid fine silver. After firing, you’ll refine your creation with light finishing techniques to enhance details and add a soft silver glow.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind miniature silver birdhouse or fairy house—perfect as a keepsake, display piece, or magical accent—along with the skills and inspiration to continue exploring sculptural forms in precious metal clay.
- Skill Level: advanced beginner, some experience helpful but not required
- Dates: Mondays, March 30 and April 6, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Fee: $185, all materials included
This fun, special project class is the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty with precious metal clay. You will learn how to construct a hollow form square or round house, how to create various textures, and how to form and attach embellishments. Time depending, the houses will be fired during the workshop time, or possibly after class by the instructor and will be ready to be picked up the following week. These itty-bitty bungalows can be made into pendants or set out as decor.
Fingernail Moon Jewelry Studio is in FAVO - Faith Arts Village Orlando - a vintage 1950s era motel that has been converted into artist studios. Just off Colonial Drive/Highway 50 near I-4, we are conveniently located at the north end of downtown Orlando. Using the addres 718 Highland Ave. you will arrive at the outer parking lot. To enter the facility, turn north on Highland from Colonial, there is a stoplight, and enter the second driveway on the left, through a black fence. You will see a sign that says "Park Lake Presbyterian Church, FAVO Art Studios". Proceed through the parking lot to the far right and rear and on through the driveway connecting to a second parking lot. You will see an L-shaped building with colorful doors - that's us! I am studio 237, second from the end upstairs on the right. Look for the moons!
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Week 1
Info: This first night of class we will learn about precious metal clay and how to work with it. We will learn how to draw a pattern for our houses, then how to make the walls and put them together. By the ed of the evening the houses should be completed and ready for firing. Houses will be kiln fired during the week by the instructor.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Week 2
Info: Our tiny houses will be fired and ready to finish. We will spend a little time burnishing and polishing the houses, and a patina can be added if desired. Then your new mini home will be move-in ready!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fingernail Moon Jewelry, 718 Highland Avenue, Orlando, United States
USD 212.21
