2007 classes are posted at "Special Programs"....

Come and explore the magic of Precious Metal Clay. You can make your own silver jewelry! PMC is an exciting new material that offers a new way to work with silver. Microscopic particles of fine silver are suspended in an organic binder with water. After kiln firing, the binder burns away leaving a creation that is pure silver!

Please register in advance by calling with your payment or by mailing your check to us. 

We need a minimum of (5) people for each class, so invite a friend.

We are delighted to have one of the most skilled and experienced certified PMC artisians teaching for us.  Go to www.cdpdesigns.com to see her beautiful creations and get the "mojo" for a class.

The classes that we have offered in the past were:

Beginning PMC

Start the year off by trying something new, or just dusting off those Precious Metal Clay skills.  We will explore PMC3 to make silver jewelry.  Tools provided.  No experience necessary, (but class is open to those with previous experience). 

Class fee: $35

Materials: $22 for 16 gram pkg of PMC3

All fees are requested 4 days in advance via check or credit card phone order.

Beginning PMC

Just like we stated above, jump into something new or brush off your PMC skills.  We will explore PMC3 to make silver jewelry.  Tools provided.  No experience necessary, (but class is open to those with previous experience). 

Class fee: $35

Materials: $22 for 16 gram pkg of PMC3

All fees are requested 4 days in advance via check or credit card phone order.

Take Two!

PMC with Beads and Paper

Many of us have "day jobs" and crazy weekends, so, we have heard your cry and are pleased to offer this class to try your hand at beads and paper with PMC.   YOU will build a bead and another hollow form (or more if you have time!)  Basic PMC experience is helpful for best results, but not required.  Experience the excitement and satisfaction associated with creating something unique, valuable and lasting.  Join this (2) session class and you will be thrilled you did, (and tell all of your friends, and so on, and so on....).

Class fee: $ 45 (includes BOTH nights - deal of all deals - or $30 if you can make it to either 2.15 or 2.22).

Materials: Your choice of either $22 for 16 gram pkg of PMC3 OR $36 for 25 gram pkg of PMC3

All fees are requested 4 days in advance via check or credit card phone order.

Enameling on PMC Workshop

Take it to the next level and suprise yourself by adding color to your PMC creations.  You will begin the workshop with some simple PMC designs and learn the basic techniques needed to apply enamel to your jewelry.  Beginning PMC experience is necessary for best results.  All tools and enameling supplies provided, (but feel free to bring your own PMC tools if you wish).

Class fee: $70

Materials: $40 includes PMC + enameling materials

All fees are requested 4 days in advance via check or credit card phone order.

Additional PMC lingo.... read on to become more familiar with how far you can take this art form.  Additional classes will follow. 

Beginning PMC
(recommended before taking any other classes  (including Open Studio)
An introduction to this exciting new material. Learn the basics of
handling and working with PMC as you make 1-3 pieces of fine silver
jewelry. You’ll be amazed at what you can do! No experience necessary.

Construction Techniques - Making Hollow Forms (& More Forms)
Learn construction techniques using Precious Metal Clay to make a
hollow pendant. For those who have taken this class once, you can try
your hand a different, more complicated hollow form. These useful
techniques will allow you to expand your ability to create more complex
designs with PMC. Experience with PMC preferred for best results.

Beads & Paper (& More Beads)
Learn to form a bead using Precious Metal Clay. You will also make
earrings and decorate both with PMC Paper. For those who have taken
this class once, you can try your hand at working with a different,
more complicated bead form. These useful techniques will allow you to
expand your ability to create more complex designs with PMC. Experience
with PMC preferred for best results.

Torch Firing
Learn how to fire PMC3 to completion using a small hand held Crème
Brulée torch. While this firing method has its limitations, it works
well for small pieces and gives you a way to fire PMC without investing
in a kiln. You will also learn to torch fire an enamel accent onto a
piece. Experience with PMC preferred for best results. Class size
limited to 6 students.

Setting Stones in PMC3
Learn how to add stones to accent your jewelry. Not all stones can be
fired into PMC3, so we will discuss what works and why. You will make a
piece of jewelry into which you will set synthetic stones and fire in
place. We will also discuss the use of bezels and prong settings in PMC
applications. A limited selection of additional stones will be
available for purchase. Experience with PMC preferred for best results.

Findings and Clasps - perfect for those beaded creations!
Learn to make your own unique decorative clasps for your jewelry
designs. You will make hook and loop and toggle clasps in this class.
Bails and other findings will be discussed and demonstrated. Other
pieces/clasps can be made as time and material permit. Experience with
PMC preferred for best results.

Make your own Designer Buttons in PMC!
Ever wish you had the perfect button to add to that special sweater or
felted bag? Learn to make your own unique buttons using PMC. Discover
how a mold can help you to make multiples of your design. Beginner and
beyond.

Open Studio/Project Choice...
This open studio session allows you to bring in your project for help
and consultation, or create a new one from the optional projects I’ll
have available. This will be one-on-one consultation on your specific
project, rather than a class doing the same project. Tools provided or
bring your own. Torches and kilns available for firing. Experience with
PMC preferred for best results. Some projects offered assume knowledge
of construction techniques. *Materials fee “a-la-carte.” Purchase the
clay, paper, or stones that you need for your project.

Keum-boo Techniques on PMC
For those artists who would like to add a little gold to their PMC. You
will make a project that uses Keum-boo or Korean Gold (a 24 karat. gold
foil material). Students should be prepared to make a lightly textured
piece on which to apply the Keum-boo. Experience with PMC preferred for
best results. *Additional materials fee of $10.00 for gold foil.