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PMC (Precious Metal Clay) and Fused Glass
Workshops coming to you
in 2006
Precious Metal Clay and Fused Glass are perfect
additions to an artist's arsenal of tools for
enhancing their work. These fantastic kiln-based
mediums are the perfect compliment to ceramics,
metals, polymer clay, glass or beading. Your friends
may want to join us for an Intro class or a Certification
class and learn how to incorporate these wonderful
additions in their work.
All PMC products and glass for fusing
can be purchased through your instructor at a
discount off of retail prices.
Soldering for Non-metalsmiths
In this class you will learn basic (and quick) techniques for soldering ear posts, 3-pc pin backs (hinge, catch and stem) and bails onto fired PMC+ and PMC3 jewelry. Using a hand-held portable torch you will be able to finish your pieces for immediate wear as never before. My approach is simple, direct and geared toward non-metalsmiths. Come join the fun and add soldering to your PMC skills! All necessary tools (including pickle pot and vibratory polisher) supplied.
Level: Open to all levels
Class format: 4 hour, half day or evening
Materials provided: 10 SS ear posts, 4 3-pc pin backs (hinge, catch, stem), rivet material, 10 copper and/or brass earring blanks, 4 copper and/or brass pin blanks, EZ and EX-EZ paste solder, FS bail material
Supplies provided by students: None necessary. May bring earrings, pendants or pins (optional).
Class fee: $95.00
Maximum students: 8
Soldering and Bezel Setting for Non-metalsmiths
This full day class covers everything in the half day class then moves on to forming, texturing, bezel soldering and bezel setting. The techniques you’ll learn will take your PMC jewelry to new heights and you’ll be glad you came.
Level: Open to all levels
Class format: Full day
Materials provided: All half-day materials plus 2 sterling silver blanks, fine silver bezel wire, and 2 dichroic glass cabs. Also one Micro torch, torch block, 2 cross-lock tweezers, ½ oz easy paste solder, ½ oz extra easy paste solder, wood dapping block with 2 daps and a steel bench block.
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $185.00
Maximum students: 6
Raku with PMC+ Party!!
In this captivating class you will learn and experience RAKU and you’ll leave with 9 fabulous beads ready create a jewelry suite. Raku is a process that can be approached many ways. One of its fascinating features is that every piece, every time yields different results. We will work jewelry-scale but the process is the same for all raku. This is your opportunity to use several raku glazes to create unique raku beads.
Level: Open to all levels
Class format: 4 hours, half-day or evening
Materials provided: 9 graduated porcelain beads, 1-2 oz. raku glaze, 3 gms PMC+ paste, brush, 2 stainless steel bead holders, steel raku rack, direction sheet
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $105.00
Maximum students: 8
Keum Bo with PMC+
Keum Bo is the ancient Korean technique for attaching pure gold to the surface of silver jewelry. This wonderful workshop is your opportunity to learn and use Keum Bo to add stunning 24kt gold to your own stunning pendant and earring set.
Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Class Format: 4 hours, half-day or evening
Materials provided: PMC+ 18gm clay, 2”x2” 24kt gold foil, shared use of PMC+ paste and syringe
Supplies provided by students : None
Teachers fee: $155.00
Maximum students : 8
Killer Combo: Fused Glass and PMC3
Join us in this fun class to learn the basics of glass fusing. You will produce several stunning dichroic glass cabochons. Then you’ll combine one or more to create your own beautiful PMC and glass pendants, earrings, rings, whatever strikes your fancy. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Level: Open to all levels
Class format: Full day
Materials provided: PMC3 16gm clay, shared use of PMC3 paste, 2”x2” clear thin glass, 2”x2” black thin glass, 1 oz. dichroic, transparent, opaque colored glass, klyr-fire, ceramic kiln paper
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $165.00
Maximum students: 6
Killer Combo: Soldering and Keum Bo
Here’s a class that gives you the best of both worlds at a GREAT price!! Learn to solder ear posts and 3-pc pin backs to your PMC jewelry then create a gorgeous pendant and earring set embellished with 24kt gold using Keum Bo technique. (See “Soldering for Non-metalsmiths” and “Keum Bo with PMC+”)
Level: Open to all levels
Class format: Full day
Materials provided: See “Soldering for Non-metalsmiths” and “Keum Bo with PMC+”
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $185.00
Maximum students: 6
Art Rings!
Everyone loves rings! Jump into this class to create your own large, hollow, bejeweled and spectacular ring. Amaze your friends and yourself! Fun, fun, fun.
Level: Intermediate
Class format: Full day
Materials provided: PMC+ 18gm clay, 3 lab grown gems, shared PMC+ paste
Supplies provided by student: None
Class fee: $135.00
Maximum students: 6
Custom Embellishments
Here’s the class for you and all of your polymer, paper and fiber artist friends. We’ll create charms, buttons, quilt embellishments, custom stamps and jewelry frames to complete those magnificent pieces. ALL artists welcome! Learn to make THE perfect embellishment for any artwork using PMC+.
Level: Open to all levels
Class format: Full day
Materials provided: PMC+ 18gm clay, shared PMC+ paste and syringe, 2”X2” photopolymer plate material
Supplies provided by students: Personal black/white art for creating custom photopolymer stamp (Optional)
Class fee: $130.00
Maximum students: 6
Enamels!!
Begin this 2-day workshop by creating a variety of PMC+ pieces for a variety of enameling techniques. Then choose from transparent and opaque enamels to add color and depth to your silver jewelry. We’ll investigate cloisonné, Basse Taille, Champleve and Plique a jour.
Level: Intermediate
Class format: 2 days, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
Materials provided: 2 pkgs PMC+ 18gm clay, shared PMC+ paste and syringe, large variety of transparent and opaque enamels
Supplies provided by students: None (Optional to bring pre-made pieces for enameling)
Class fee: $195.00
Maximum students: 6
Ori Box Pendant
Join this class to learn how to construct a lidded box of any shape for use as the centerpiece of your amazing necklace. The Ori box is functional and will hold anything you want to keep near your heart. Made with clean lines and smooth surface or baroque beyond belief, your Ori box pendant will draw attention and compliments galore.
Level: Intermediate
Class format: Full day
Materials provided: PMC+ 28gm clay, PMC+ sheet, shared PMC+ paste and syringe, 39” No. 12 black silk cord.
Supplies provided by student: None
Class fee: $140.00
Maximum students: 6
All the Finishing Touches
Ear wires and patina. Bails and jump rings. Custom stamps for a unique surface. Besides construction the scale and placement of findings greatly impacts the overall success of jewelry. This class will explore all of those details that can make or break your PMC jewelry.
Level: Open to all levels
Class format: Full day
Materials provided: PMC+ 18gm clay, shared PMC+ paste and syringe, 16, 18 and 20 gauge fine silver wire, 21 gauge half-hard sterling silver wire, 10 sterling silver jump rings (various sizes), 2”x2” photopolymer plate material
Supplies provided by students: Black/white art for custom stamps (Optional)
Class fee: $135.00
Maximum students: 8
Hinged Boxes!
Join in to create a beautiful hinged box! Use as a glamorous pillbox, wish box, tooth fairy box, object de art or even a charming locket. No matter how it’s used you’ll love your fabulous articulated treasure.
Level: Intermediate
Format: Full day
Materials provided: PMC+ 25gm clay, PMC+ sheet, shared PMC+ paste and syringe, 16 gauge sterling silver wire
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $135.00
Maximum students: 6
Origami with PMC+ Sheet
This Japanese art form (“ori” means fold, “kami” means paper) is as old as paper itself. Join in the fun of learning to create creatures, flowers and containers using brightly colored paper. Then you’ll pick your favorites and use PMC+ sheet to transform them into lustrous fine silver. You’ll take home not only your pieces but also plenty more paper and Sara Jayne Cole’s brand new CD, “Origami: from Paper to Silver with Precious Metal Clay”.
Level: Beginning to Intermediate
Format: Full day
Materials provided: 2 PMC+ Sheets, 55 sheets Origami paper (3 sizes), shared PMC+ paste and syringe, fine and sterling silver wire
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $125.00
Maximum students: 8
PMC+ Link Bracelet
You asked for it. You got it! Spring into this class and produce your own exquisite link bracelet. You’ll make a personal mini-stamp and use texture to create your amazing one-of-a-kind piece. Learn the techniques that will allow you to make this beauty with a single firing!
Level: Intermediate
Format: Full day
Materials provided: PMC+ 45gm clay, shared PMC+ paste, mini-stamp blank, kiln shelf paper
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $135.00
Maximum students: 8
New Techniques for Hollow Beads
In this two-day workshop you’ll be amazed and delighted while learning techniques for creating all sizes of hollow beads without using any core material! Large and luscious or small and savage, each of your beads can stand alone or synergize a grouping. Come join the excitement of working way outside the box!!
Level: Open to all levels
Format: 2 full days, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm
Materials provided: 2 PMC+ 45gm clay, PMC+ sheet, PMC+ syringe
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $250.00
Maximum students: 6
Level 1 Certification
This three-day intensive workshop includes 8 technique-specific projects. You will use all 4 forms of PMC+ (clay, paste, syringe type and sheet) and PMC3 to complete your projects (pendants, earrings, rings, brooches). Some projects use one form of PMC while others use two or more. In addition to the instruction, firings, finishing, studio space and project materials, the Certification fee includes an eleven-piece PMC tool kit, the book Introduction to Precious Metal Clay by MaryAnn Devos and a one-year membership to the PMC Guild (good benefits!). Upon completion of the Certification course you will be registered as a "Level 1 Certified Artisan" through the PMC Connection and PMC Guild. You may then choose to teach introductory or project oriented PMC classes that you can post on both of their websites. You will also be eligible to receive Certified discount pricing on all PMC products. Tools and other supplies will be available at varying discounts.
Level: Prerequisite of one or more PMC classes or background in ceramics/polymer clay.
Format: 3-day workshop, meets 9am-5pm daily
Kit contents: PMC+ 18gm clay, PMC+ 18gm paste, PMC+ 10gm syringe, PMC+ 5gm sheet, PMC3 16gm clay, shared PMC3 paste, folder w/project step-by-step directions, PMC info sheets
Supplies provided by students : None
Class fee: $425.00 (includes kit) + $25 Bench fee
Maximum students: 8
Level 2 Certification
Level 2 Certification expands the range of PMC uses and encourages experimentation and exploration. It builds on the skills learned in Level 1 Certification. 6 more complex, technique-specific projects use new and diverse materials. The projects incorporate enamels, brass (and other mixed media materials), porcelain/ceramics, PMC gold and natural stone or dichroic glass cabochons. Participants may then incorporate them into future work and/or present intermediate and advanced classes in their teaching schedules.
Level: Advanced. Prerequisite: Level 1 certification or PMC Cross-over certification
Format: 3-day workshop, meets 9am-5pm daily
Kit contents: 3 pkgs PMC3 16gm clay, PMC3 15gm paste, PMC3 9gm syringe, PMC Gold 1gm clay, brass & copper screen, brass wire, 2-3 portions transparent colored enamels, folder w/step-by-step directions for projects, PMC info sheets
Supplies provided by students: None
Class fee: $425.00 (includes kit) + $25 Bench fee
Maximum students: 8
Public talks: My personal icon is a figure I call "Standing Woman." It is derived from the shape of a shirt collar and represents some of the features of a collar, such as protection, enclosure, and style. I've worked in all scales from 15'x3'x6' tall, down to jewelry scale and in many media. Typically I speak for 30-60 min. accompanied by slides but I can adjust readily to any time length. I will also accommodate any length question/answer period. My work is mainly sculpture but dovetails into the teaching I now do. I do have to say that I am a major metalhead so all of my work is metal or has metal components . Talks are free and open to the public.
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