Sunday, January 29, 2012




With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you're invited to the opening of the Hearts & Kisses Show at The Old Schoolhouse Gallery! Thier artists are bringing artwork that centers around the concept of love and romance. Why give your special someone the ordinary when the unique is just around the corner at the gallery. The opening is Friday, February 3rd from 5-8 p.m. Please come! We would love to see you here.


The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, 12504 N Hwy 14, (505) 281-1250.
East Mountain Area - 1/4 mile North of Frost Rd - Sandia Park, NM

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Celebration of Clay

June 3-30, 2011.
The exhibit will be held at The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, 12504 N Hwy 14, (505) 281-1250.
East Mountain Area - 1/4 North of Frost Rd - Sandia Park, NM
Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 PM

Opening reception June 4th, 2011 from 2 to 4:30 PM
Awards will be announced at the reception.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Etsy Metal Clay Team Charity Auction


This charm bracelet is composed of a sterling silver 7.5 inch cable chain with 21 handcrafted fine silver, copper and bronze charms. The charms range in size from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. These handcrafted charms were made by members of the Etsy MetalClay Team. The Etsy MetalClay team is a global group of jewelry artists and designers using silver, gold, copper and bronze metal clays to create their work. We strive to make innovative, unique, and boundary pushing designs -embracing both modern technology and old world traditions.The Etsy MetalClay Team would like to donate 100% of the sale of this charm bracelet to the Red Cross in a effort to help the people of Japan.


This is the second charity bracelet that was made using the charms from the Etsy Metal Clay Teams 2010 charm swap. Please share this link with your friends and family. Thanks


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Monday, March 21, 2011

Etsy Metal Clay Team

What to know what other metal clay artist are up to?? Visit the Etsy Metal Clay Team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/emcteam

Sunday, February 27, 2011

New for Spring

Visit - http://www.etsy.com/shop/BenvenutiStudios
For my new spring pieces


Water Etching


On Saturday, September 25 - I was fortunate enough to have the time to take a new Metal Clay Class. Water Etching is a technique traditionally used by potters, and is now used by metal clay artist.

I had seen some information on this technique on another artists blog, and thought it would be a intriguing new way to create texture to metal clay. So when I saw the class offered I was thrilled. Our group consisted of only eight artists in the class, all of which have been working with metal clay for several years.

The easiest way to describe this process is that you paint a design on to dry (unfired) clay; using a damp sponge, gently wipe the clay so that the unpainted section is slightly lower than the design; allow the piece to dry again, and then fire. After the piece is fired you can finish it in which ever style you desire.

For my bracelet, it was tumbled for 20 minutes, brass brushed, and a patina added using liver of sulfur. For more information on local classes visit the PMC Guild (www.pmcguild.com) or New Mexico Clay (www.nmclay.com)On Saturday, September 25 - I was fortunate enough to have the time to take a new Metal Clay Class. Water Etching is a technique traditionally used by potters, and is now used by metal clay artist.

I had seen some information on this technique on another artists blog, and thought it would be a intriguing new way to create texture to metal clay. So when I saw the class offered I was thrilled. Our group consisted of only eight artists in the class, all of which have been working with metal clay for several years.

The easiest way to describe this process is that you paint a design on to dry (unfired) clay; using a damp sponge, gently wipe the clay so that the unpainted section is slightly lower than the design; allow the piece to dry again, and then fire. After the piece is fired you can finish it in which ever style you desire.

For my bracelet, it was tumbled for 20 minutes, brass brushed, and a patina added using liver of sulfur.