Clay Beads with Ed Gray to be offered at Calumet Art Center

CALUMET -- Clay Beads with Ed Gray will be offered in four Tuesday evening sessions at the Calumet Art Center: Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 1 and 8. The class will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Clay beads and necklace. (Photo courtesy Ed Gray)

Create beads of various shapes and sizes in the palms of your hands, then add surface textures. Underglazes for color and a clear overglaze will be used. Students will then make two necklaces using the beads from the class, found objects and copper.

Pre-registration and payment are required; student space is limited. The class fee is $85, and the material and firing fee is $40.

The Calumet Art Center is at 57055 Fifth St. For more information call 281-3494.