I offer classes at The Bead Lounge in Longmont, CO, The Artist's Nook in Fort Collins, CO, and at my studio in Loveland, CO. I also offer classes and private lessons for any of my classes. If you have a friend that wants to also learn about PMC, contact me for group rates on any classes. Click on the links below for class fees and registration information.
If there is no date available, click on the link and send me an email that you are interested in that class and I will work to get a class scheduled.
Please contact me if you have any questions
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PMC Basics - please email if interested
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a remarkable material that is both fun to work with and versatile. After PMC is fired, it becomes fine silver that can be used in many jewelry pieces.
You will learn how to make charms, hollow forms, pendants, and molded PMC pieces.
Class will cover all the basics of working with PMC, including different types of PMC, firing and polishing.
Class Fee $100 and includes PMC and everything required to make PMC pieces. Tools also provided.
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Dichroic Glass & PMC, Please email me if interested
In this fun class we'll show you how to use PMC with dichroic glass to create cabochons and jewelry! In addition, you'll learn basic dichroic glass skills and how to make your own dichroic cabachons. In addition to wrapping your Dichroic cabs with PMC, we'll talk about other options for displaying your beautiful glass cabs.
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PMC Labs -
Several of my students have expressed that they wanted lab time to work on their PMC pieces where they could use my equipment, get some general instructions and advice. Come to my studio in Loveland, use my equipment, (stamps, kiln, polishing, tools) to work on your PMC projects. The cost is $25 an hour with a 2 hour minimum and will include use of my equipment, assistance with your PMC project, firing and polishing your finished PMC pieces. You can either bring your own PMC supplies or purchase PMC and supplies from me at the current 'certified' prices.
Please email me or call me at 970-669-0604 to register for a lab session.
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Photopolymer Stamp Bracelet - please email if interested
Learn how to make your own custom stamps using photopolymer plates. Once you learn this fun technique, you can then make your own customized pendants, bracelets or earrings. Students will make a beautiful bracelet during this fun class. Class fee is $150 and includes PMC, photopolymer plates and jumprings. You will also make your own clasp for this bracelet. Please email me to register for this class.
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PMC Rings - please email if interested
Go beyond findings and pendant pieces to create one of the most enduring forms of jewelry, worn by men and women alike. In this class we'll show you how to use PMC to create fabulous rings with CZs (Cubic Zirconium)
Class fee $100 and includes PMC & CZs required for making rings. All tools provided.
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PMC Level I Certification, Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, 9-5, Bella Beads in Loveland, CO
The PMC Connection Certification Section 1 is a comprehensive two day class that teaches specific techniques using the 4 types of PMC + and PMC 3 (clay type, paste, syringe and sheet) The class systematically takes the student from simple to more complex projects. The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable with silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing, using 5 different projects. The techniques are very specific but the students are allowed room for personal creativity in their designs. This understanding of PMC + and PMC 3 will offer a solid base for the student to begin to use PMC more extensively. Prior PMC classes are encouraged but not required. We encourage students who successfully complete the course to teach general PMC classes, demonstrate and share this new experience. You will receive PMC Clay, Syringe, paste, tools & a book with a retail value of over $100 as part of this workshop fee. What a great value this workshop is! Register directly with PMC Connection at PMC Connection
NEXT LEVEL I - August 16 & 17, Loveland, CO.
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PMC Level II Certification, Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 9-5, The Potter's Wheel, Steamboat, CO
The PMC Connection Certification Section 2 is another two day class. It presents advanced techniques using the 4 types of PMC + and PMC 3 (clay type, paste, syringe and sheet). The workshop is open to those who have completed basic Certification in PMC or Art Clay Silver. The class systematically takes the student from the projects of Section I to even more complex projects. The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable with silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing, using 4 different projects. The techniques are very specific but the students still are allowed room for personal creativity in their designs. This more advanced understanding of PMC will offer an expanded base for the student to use PMC more extensively. We encourage students who successfully complete the course to teach general PMC classes, demonstrate and share this new experience. Register directly with PMC Connection at PMC Connection
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