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Precious
Metal Clay
4-week class
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Saturday introductions |
Individual projects will vary.
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In our month-long PMC class, students will have the opportunity to explore in depth the fascinating projects and forms that are possible with this miracle clay. Students have the option of working with standard PMC, PMC+, PMC3, PMC sheet and/or PMC syringes. Students will explore various finishing techniques including tumbling, patinas, or simple hand burnishing.
$100 includes all except PMC clay.
Tuesday evenings OR Wednesday mornings
Tues., July 8, l5, 22, 29 6:30-8:30pm
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Wed., July 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30am-12:30pm
Tues., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30-8:30pm
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Wed., Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30am-12:30pm
Tues., Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30-8:30pm
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Wed., Oct. 8, 5, 21, 29 10:30am-12:30pm
** NEW : Saturday PMC Classes **
Full-Day (10-4:00) PMC Classes:
Sat. Aug. l6
Hollow-form PMC beads
Sat. Sept. 27
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French-inspired Vintage
Necklace & earrings set |
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Taught by Melanie Shockley.
Sat. July 5 (1-4:00)
$65 includes all
(using vintage beads from
Melanie’s personal stash!) |
Silk Crochet Necklace
with “Vintaj” charms |
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Taught by Lisa Heaton.
Sun. July 6 (1:00-4:00)
$50 includes all |
| Oval jump ring combo |
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Taught by Greg Montgomery.
Sat. July 12 (1-4:00)
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Sat. Sept. 20 (1-4:00)
$65 includes all |
Sophisticated yet simple ...
Leather & bead bracelet |
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Taught by Lisa Heaton.
Sun. July 13 (1-4:00)
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Sun. Sept 28 (1-4:00)
$50 includes all |
Seed Bead Weaving Basics
Herringbone & Brick Stitch |
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Taught by Palmer Johnson.
Sat. July 19 (1-4:00)
$50 includes all |
| Intro to Resins |
Individual projects will vary. |
Learn the basics of using resin, art images, and other found objects and bits of flotsam to create unique pendants and jewelry pieces.
Taught by Melanie Shockley.
Sat. July 26 (1-4:00)
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Sat. Aug. 9 (1-4:00)
$65, includes materials.
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| Hand-knotted pearls |
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Learn to use the tri-cord knotter tool to make beautiful hand-strung pearl strands. A technique class. Taught by Lisa Heaton
Sun. July 27 (1-4:00)
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Sun. Aug. 31 (1-4:00)
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Sun. Oct. 19 (1-4:00)
$75, includes materials and Tri-Cord knotter. |
| “Vintaj” Necklace & Earring Set |
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Taught by Melanie Bentley Shockley.
Sat. August 2
(1-4:00)
$75 includes all |
| “Chips Ahoy” Bracelet |
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Taught by Lisa Heaton.
Sun. August 3 (1-4:00)
$50 includes all |
| Intro to Precious Metal Clay |
Individual projects will vary.
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Taught by Melanie Bentley Shockley.
Sat. Aug. 16 (10-4:00)
$85 includes 1 pkg of PMC and all materials
(students may purchase extra PMC if
desired—lunch break 1:00-2:00) |
| Basic Wire Work |
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Basic wire-working techniques.
Taught by Lisa Heaton.
Sun. Aug. 17 (1-4:00)
$50, includes materials.
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| Wire/Crystal Link Bracelet |
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Taught by Greg Montgomery.
Sat. Aug. 23 (1-4:00)
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Sat. Oct. 4 (1-4:00)
$65 includes all |
| Beaded beauty bangle |
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Taught by Jane Stark.
Sat. Aug. 30 (1-4:00)
$50 includes all.
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| Peyote Spiral Bracelet |
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Taught by Lisa Heaton.
Sat. Sept. 6 (1-4:00)
$50 includes all |
| DNA Spiral bracelet |
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Taught by Palmer Johnson.
Sat. Sept. 13 (1-4:00)
$50 includes all |
| Beaded Wire Crochet |
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An old favorite. Learn to combine beads and a basic chain stitch for a knock-out necklace. Taught by Lisa Heaton.
Sunday Sept. 14 (1-4:00)
$50, includes materials. |
PMC Hollow form bead making |
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Use Precious Metal Clay to make silver hollow-form beads. Taught by Melanie Shockley
Sat., Sept. 27 (10-4:00)
(Lunch break 1-2:00)
$100, includes use of all tools
plus 1 pack of PMC |
Designer Earrings
(4 pair) |
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Lisa Heaton
Sun. Oct. 5 (1-4:00)
$65 includes all |
| Felted Beads |
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A very basic felting technique that you can use to make your own beads. Taught by Melanie Shockley.
Saturday, Oct. 11 (1-4:00)
$65, includes materials. |
| Swarovski Crystal Pods |
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Taught by Palmer Johnson.
Sat., Oct. 18 (1-4:00)
$50, includes materials. |
Thank Goodness No Weaving
Bracelet |
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Taught by Jane Stark.
Sat. Oct. 25 (1-4:00)
$50 includes all
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