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PMC123.com Newsletter| Volume 3, Issue 3| March 2007

Metal Clay Classes Coast-to-Coast

In February this year PMC123.com put out a call to find out where and when metal clay classes are taught. Of course you can check out our class schedule and visit www.pmcconnection.com or www.pmcguild.com for listings. But there are so many more opportunities for education available that we decided to create a special links page that includes class schedules from across the country and (hopefully) around the world. If you teach metal clay classes we invite you to add a link to our website (www.pmc123.com) to your website and we’ll include a link to your website on ours. We plan to feature 1-3 exciting sites each month in “Introducing…” starting in the near future. In the meantime, check out all of the sites that have responded to our offer HERE. Who knows, there may be classes right in your own backyard!!

Points of Interest

• Scheduled Classes -
2007 Classes

• Shop Online for PMC Tools & Supplies

PMCC 2nd Bi-Annual Artists Retreat

It’s nearly here! This fabulous event takes place 16-22 April 07 at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center, Dallas, TX. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to take some of the 30+ one- and two-day classes taught by nationally and internationally known Senior Teachers. The facilities are posh, the food is delicious and plentiful, classes for all levels and the ambiance is scintillating. Join in to learn, meet new friends, network and leave fully revived, renewed and ready to create!! All of the details are available at www.pmc-retreat.com . Don’t waste a minute! Check it out NOW!

PMC123 Schedule of Events/Classes for April thru June 07

16-22 April 07 , Mon thru Sun, 2 nd Bi-Annual PMCC Artists Retreat , Dallas, TX

5-6 May 07 , Sat, Sun, SABOS Spring Bazaar, Live Oak, TX, FREE admission!

11-12 May 07 , Fri, Sat, Level 1 Certification Class, Baton Rouge, LA, $295.00

16 May 07 , Wed, Eastern Magic: Kimono & Keum Bo, Baton Rouge, LA, $180.00

17 May 07 , Thurs, Custom Stamp Bracelet * , Baton Rouge, LA, $160.00

18-19 May 07 , Fri, Sat, Level 2 Certification Class, Baton Rouge, LA, $325.00

20 May 07 , Sun, Soldering for Non-metalsmiths, Baton Rouge, LA, $125.00

30 May 07 , Wed, Custom Stamp Bracelet, Pearland, TX, $150.00

31 May 07 , Thurs, Introduction to PMC, Pearland, TX, $125.00

2-3 June 07 , Sat, Sun, Level 1 Certification Class, Houston, TX, $295.00

4 June 07 , Mon, Custom Stamp Bracelet, Houston, TX, $150.00

5 June 07 , Tues, Ori Box Pendant ** , Houston, TX, $150.00

22 June 07 , Fri, Custom Stamp Bracelet, Waco, TX, $150.00

23 June 07 , Sat, Special Class—Hinged Box Pendant, Waco, TX, $150.00

Restructured Certification classes!!

Big news for 2007 is that PMC Connection Certification classes have been restructured and the prices have gone WAY down! Now you can take advantage of all of the benefits of being a Certified Artisan by completing a 2-Day Level 1 Certification class and the new cost is only $295.00 ! The projects still cover the use of all types of PMC clay, paste, syringe and sheet. In the NEW 2-day class you’ll complete 5 fabulous projects. These include a slide pendant with dichroic glass and gemstone, delicate syringe earrings, dry constructed hollow pendant with a split bail, a hollow vessel with sheet embellishment and coiled handles and a wonderful band ring. Check out the class schedule for the dates and more details.

Also new is the 2-Day Level 2 Certification Class for only $325.00 . You’ll build on the skills learned in Level 1 Certification and add more complex, exciting techniques to your arsenal of possibilities for jewelry and classes. Level 2 Certification projects include a gold and enamel pendant, a ring with bezel set natural stone, a three textured pendant and a custom clasp with fine silver wire. You will leave with a whole new outlook about your jewelry.

Brand new for metal clay enthusiasts is a 2-Day Level 3 Certification class priced at $325.00 . This class will really take your work to the next level. You’ll complete a hinged box with carving and oh-so-fabulous Keum Boo. Then you’ll learn to set large and/or “oddly” shaped stones using an advanced stone setting technique.

Check the class schedule at www.pmc123.com for dates and details!!

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