Local Jewelry Artist Barbara Kirby to Teach Bronze Metal Clay Workshop at Bethany Arts Community

Bethany Arts Community will host a Bronze Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop led by Ossining-based jewelry artist Barbara Kirby on Saturdays, May 16 and May 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Participants will learn to shape bronze metal clay by hand and with molds, then fire their pieces to reveal stunning, solid bronze jewelry. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are included in the $175 workshop fee.
Barbara Kirby brings 20 years of metalsmithing expertise to the class. She holds a BFA from Webster University and has studied at the Boca Museum of Art School, Westchester Arts Workshop, and the Metalwerx School for Jewelry & Metal Arts in Boston. She has led workshops throughout the Northeast and Florida.
Space is limited. Registration is open at: https://bethanyarts.org/product/bronzemay2026/
Bethany Arts Community is located at 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY 10562.
For more information contact: info@bethanyarts.org or (914) 944-4278.




