Barbara Rivolta

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Barbara Rivolta

A retired museum professional with a background in Near Eastern Archaeology and the history of ceramics, Barbara Rivolta is a mixed media artist who combines ceramic and metal clay with glass and other materials. She loves to experiment with finding the limits of materials and how to combine various media. She is inspired by ancient art and especially by the lines and shapes of ancient pottery. Her love of nature, particularly the patterns and textures found in corals, lichens and other natural materials inform her work. She is a Senior Instructor with Camp PMC and teaches metal clay jewelry making at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center and the Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club.

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JW230 Introduction to Metal Clay Jewelry Making with Barbara Rivolta

Beginner Learn the basics of metal clay jewelry making in fine silver and bronze clays. Metal clay is finely ground metal mixed with a food grade binder—Playdoh for adults. It is easy to texture, mold, and sculpt. It is also easy to combine with other media including glass, pottery, and metal smithed elements. In this […]

JW145 Camp Metal Clay 101 Certification With Barbara Rivolta

All levels welcome! In this class, students will learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with metal clays and be successful with silver metal clay products. This class is great for beginners, as a refresher course, or for the experienced user who would like to teach metal clay jewelry making. Students will practice […]

JW269 A Great Combination: Metal Smithing and Metal Clay for Jewelry Making with Barbara Rivolta and Gail Thayer

Fridays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional This class is for those who would like to stretch their skills in metal clay and/or metalsmithing. Combining metal clay elements with metal-smithed pieces allows jewelry makers to more easily incorporate molded or highly textured elements into their jewelry. Knowing basic metal smithing techniques allows metal clay jewelry makers […]