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Color on Metal: Patinas, Texture & Design

Taught by Leonor Pisano, Celest Michelotti

  • Date Jan 16, 2027
  • Location Sedona Arts Center, Theatre Studio
  • Tuition $175.00 Register Now
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About this class

Overview

Color on Metal: Patinas, Texture & Design
with Leonor Pisano & Celest Michelotti

Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 1 pm – 4 pm

  • Experience Level: Anyone interested in jewelry making! No prior experience required.
  • Medium: Jewelry
  • Materials List: Materials are included in the price. Some optional materials are listed on the materials tab.
  • Registration: Each student needs to enroll individually.
  • Location: Sedona Arts Center, Art Barn building.

Bring your metal jewelry to life with rich color and expressive surface design! In this all-skill-level class, students will explore a range of techniques to add color, depth, and personality to copper and other metals—no torch required.

We’ll use colored pencils, liver of sulphur (LOS) to create everything from rainbow hues to deep charcoal blacks, and other patinas to achieve beautiful, organic finishes. Learn how to use texturing techniques can enhance and emphasize patina effects.

Through hands-on experimentation, students will complete at least one finished piece of jewelry, and leave with foundational skills that can be expanded in future work.

All materials provided. No prior experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

 

 

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Leonor Pisano

Leonor Pisano

Leonor is an award-winning metalsmith artist, specializing in handcrafted unique jewelry. She has a background in Art Education, studying metal smithing at Towson University, as well as the Maryland Institute of Art, along with a variety of metal workshops on a continuing basis.

Drawing inspiration from natural resources, she has focused on making couture pieces that often include materials found in the Sonoran Desert. Her art combines copper with fine metals, turquoise, pearls, cholla, fibers, leather, and semi-precious stones.

Celest Michelotti

Celest Michelotti

Following two weeks as NASA’s guest at Kennedy Space Center, Celest Michelotti began her metals career with her award-winning “Echoes from the Future” Series.  Although a classically trained pianist, the metal “in her genes” demanded expression (her grandfather, father, and brother have all worked with metals in a diversity of fields).

Celest’s designs continue to garner acclaim, including selection by the Society of American Goldsmiths’ International Pearl Design Competition, a coveted Niche Awards Finalist, her jewelry pictured American Craft Magazine, Ornament, and others, her pieces carried in major galleries across the country.

Materials Are Included in the Price of the Class but Optional Materials are listed below

Materials Provided by Instructor:

  • Copper, brass, and aluminum sheet (22–24 gauge)
  • Wire (14–18 gauge for rivets and embellishment)
  • Jump rings, earring findings, necklace cord/chain
  • Rivets, eyelets, small bolts/screws
  • Texturing tools (hammers, punches, stamps) for use in class only
  • Hole punch tools (manual or screw-type)for use in class only
  • Sandpaper, files
  • Polishing cloths
  • Safety gear (glasses, for use in class only)

Student Brings (optional):

  • Sketches or inspiration
  • Personal texture tools or stamps

Cancellation Policy

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration

  • Each student must enroll individually.
  • Classes must be paid in full upon registration.
  • Students may register online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center Office at 928-282-3809, ext. 1.
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

In-Person and Online Classes Cancellation

  • Students must cancel or transfer at least 7 days prior to the first day of class.
  • If a student cancels or transfers before the 7-day cut-off, a 15% fee will be applied.
  • If a student cancels within 7 days prior to class, there are no refunds.
  • If Sedona Arts Center cancels the class for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.

Important Message

The Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless the Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.

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