Fine Silver Jewelry and Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Instruction in the San Francisco Bay Area Contact: virginiahuffman@gmail.com
PMC Classes April - June 2008
Below is the latest listing of classes at THE BEAD SHOP in Palo Alto, CA. To sign up go to http://www.beadshop.com/ and select classes or call 650-328-7925. Individual and group lessons also available at my home studio in Redwood City. Please e-mail me for more information at
virginia@vine-design.com
PMC Stone Setting April 23rd and 30th, Wednesdays, 6-9:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Must have taken at at 2-3 classes with Virginia or be very familiar with PMC.
Put your PMC skill to the next level by learning stone setting. This is a great opportunity to give dimension and depth to your PMC pieces. Virginia will show you how to set non-fireable stones in PMC.
Intro to Precious Metal Clay: PMC Wed. 6-9 May 14 & 21
Beginner
Get hooked on Precious Metal Clay! Learn to make fine silver (.999) jewelry with PMC. This revolutionary medium is an easy entrée to metal work as well as a new addition to your metalsmithing repertoire. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC (forming, firing, and finishing). Student projects include pendants, charms and/or earrings.
PMC Photo Pendant Sat. May 24th 10-4
Beginner to Intermediate
Learn to make a fabulous fine silver photo pendant with Precious Metal Clay. Show off loved ones, your favorite pet or artwork in this fun double-sided pendant. This class is a great one for beginners as well as people who have experience working with PMC.
ALL About PMC Rings Wed. 6-9pm June 4, 11, 18
Intermediate to Advanced
In this class you will learn two ring styles: PMC with an imbedded fine silver band and a stirrup band which enables you to add a stone of your choice. These techniques take the mystery out of ring sizing. You will also learn how to set and fire cubic zirconias with PMC.
Students must have taken at least 2 classes with Virginia or be very familiar with PMC.
PMC Clasps & Toggles Sat. June 21 10-4 THE BEAD SHOP Palo Alto, CA
Beginner to Intermediate
Make your jewelry extra-ordinary with handcrafted toggles and clasps. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC as well as learn how to fuse fine silver wire with PMC. You will make two to three fabulous creations depending on your design choices. If you have specific pieces you are creating for please bring them to class for inspiration.
PMC Box Pendant (DATE TO BE ANNCOUNCED)
Beginner to Advanced
Make a fabulous and fun hollow box pendant. This hollow box form can be added to a chain, leather cord or other necklace creation. Make a few boxes and you have a beautiful, one-of-a kind bracelet. In this class you will also learn how make other box shapes, your own stencils, how to create space to incorporate a vintage button, polymer clay creation or other found
PMC Stone Setting April 23rd and 30th, Wednesdays, 6-9:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Must have taken at at 2-3 classes with Virginia or be very familiar with PMC.
Put your PMC skill to the next level by learning stone setting. This is a great opportunity to give dimension and depth to your PMC pieces. Virginia will show you how to set non-fireable stones in PMC.
Intro to Precious Metal Clay: PMC Wed. 6-9 May 14 & 21
Beginner
Get hooked on Precious Metal Clay! Learn to make fine silver (.999) jewelry with PMC. This revolutionary medium is an easy entrée to metal work as well as a new addition to your metalsmithing repertoire. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC (forming, firing, and finishing). Student projects include pendants, charms and/or earrings.
PMC Photo Pendant Sat. May 24th 10-4
Beginner to Intermediate
Learn to make a fabulous fine silver photo pendant with Precious Metal Clay. Show off loved ones, your favorite pet or artwork in this fun double-sided pendant. This class is a great one for beginners as well as people who have experience working with PMC.
ALL About PMC Rings Wed. 6-9pm June 4, 11, 18
Intermediate to Advanced
In this class you will learn two ring styles: PMC with an imbedded fine silver band and a stirrup band which enables you to add a stone of your choice. These techniques take the mystery out of ring sizing. You will also learn how to set and fire cubic zirconias with PMC.
Students must have taken at least 2 classes with Virginia or be very familiar with PMC.
PMC Clasps & Toggles Sat. June 21 10-4 THE BEAD SHOP Palo Alto, CA
Beginner to Intermediate
Make your jewelry extra-ordinary with handcrafted toggles and clasps. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC as well as learn how to fuse fine silver wire with PMC. You will make two to three fabulous creations depending on your design choices. If you have specific pieces you are creating for please bring them to class for inspiration.
PMC Box Pendant (DATE TO BE ANNCOUNCED)
Beginner to Advanced
Make a fabulous and fun hollow box pendant. This hollow box form can be added to a chain, leather cord or other necklace creation. Make a few boxes and you have a beautiful, one-of-a kind bracelet. In this class you will also learn how make other box shapes, your own stencils, how to create space to incorporate a vintage button, polymer clay creation or other found
Pendants
Asian Pendant Fine Silver
Butterfly Pendant Fine Silver
Circles Pendant Fine Silver
Cherish Pendant Fine Silver
Circles Pendant Fine Silver on Leather cord
Butterfly Pendant Fine Silver
Circles Pendant Fine Silver
Cherish Pendant Fine Silver
Circles Pendant Fine Silver on Leather cord
PMC Rings November 17th 10am-4pm
We've noticed that our Bead Shop designers and students love the idea of bold rings, but have trouble creating them. Well, Virginia has the answer: PMC! Make these fabulous knuckle-dusters and learn to set Cubic Zirconium beads, and properly size you PMC to allow for firing and shrinkage. You will leave class with two finished rings.
This is an advanced class. Basic techniques will not be demonstrated.
Class Fee $100
Kit Fee $65. Includes PMC and use of tools.
Class Location:The Beadshop in Palo Alto, CA
www.beadshop.com
Photo courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
PMC Dichroic Glass Pendants Oct. 6th
PMC and Dichroic are a match made in heaven! In this class you will learn how to set dichroic cabachons in PMC. Make pendants or earrings with this dynamic combination of silver and glass. Bring your own dichroic glass beads or the use the ones provided in the materials kit, and get ready to add a splash of color to your PMC!
Class Fee $100
Kit Fee: $65 includes PMC, glass, and use of tools
Class Location:The Beadshop in Palo Alto, CA
www.beadshop.com
Photo courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
PMC Mould Making Nov. 3 6:30-8:30pm
Start making moulds for your PMC designs out of vintage buttons, unique textures and found objects. Bring in items you have been wanting to incorporate into PMC. Get a full dose of PMC by signing up for PMC Earrings. Finish your moulds on Friday night and start using them on Saturday morning!
Please note no PMC will be
made during this class. While it is Beginner level, we recommend you have at least an understanding of PMC in advance. For more information please call 650 383 3405.
Class Fee: $50
Kit fee: $30
Class Location:The Beadshop in Palo Alto CA
www.beadshop.com
Photo courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
Please note no PMC will be
made during this class. While it is Beginner level, we recommend you have at least an understanding of PMC in advance. For more information please call 650 383 3405.Class Fee: $50
Kit fee: $30
Class Location:The Beadshop in Palo Alto CA
www.beadshop.com
Photo courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
PMC Earrings Nov. 3
Make interesting components for your earring creations. In this class you will learn the basics of PMC (forming, firing and finishing) while creating 2-3 pairs of earring components. Bring or buy beads to finish your works of art. Take this class with PMC Moulds the night before to get your creative energies flowing.
Class Fee $100 (earring class only) PMC Mould Class Fee $50
Earring Kit Fee: $58 includes PMC, and use of tools and moulds. PMC Mould Kit fee $30
Class Location:The Beadshop in Palo Alto, CA
www.beadshop.com
Photo courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
PMC Component Class Sun. Dec. 8, 2007
Set your designs apart with handcrafted PMC components. In this class you will make a one of a kind PMC necklace or bracelet with gemstones and chain. You will learn all aspects of PMC creation from forming, firing an finishing.Class Fee $100
Kit Fee $58 includes PMC and use of tools.
Class Location:The Beadshop in Palo Alto, CA
www.beadshop.com
Photo courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
PMC Clasps! July 14, Sat., 10am - 4pm The Bead Shop
Photo Courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
PMC Clasps & Toggles! July 14, Sat., 10am - 4pm The Bead Shop Come find out why everyone's crazy about PMC. Learn to make a one-of-a-kind clasps and toggles to give your jewelry designs a signature finish.
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Class Fee $100
Materials Fee: $55 covers use of tools and metal.
To register contact The Bead Shop in Palo Alto at http://www.beadshop.com/
PMC Links Class Sept. 8, Sat., 10am - 4pm The Bead Shop
Photo Courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead Shop
PMC Links -- Sept. 8, Sat., 10am - 4pmDo you find yourself scouring for new textures to use in PMC? You've taken a class or two now, and you obviously got the PMC bug. Here's a great new way to use multiple textures in one outstanding piece of jewelry. PMC links are versatile, and they can can broken up and used in many designs or worn together. You''ll make a series of seven links in class, how you connect them - well that is entirely up to you! Class
Cost: $100
Materials Fee: $70 includes PMC and use of tools.
To register contact The Bead Shop in Palo Alto at www.beadshop.com
PMC Carved August 18, Sat., 10am - 4pm
PMC Reflections of Me -- August 18, Sat., 10am - 4pm
It has never been so easy and accessible to create unique designs in metal. Precious Metal Clay is about empowerment and versatility. PMC is fun and easy to use and the results are breathtaking. You will learn to carve your own stamps for PMC and add extra depth by etching into the clay body. Bring a design that truly reflects you. PMC: What will I learn in this class? Skill Level: BeginnerPrerequisite: Wire or metal working experience preferred Kit Fee: $55 covers use of tools and metal.
Date:August 18, Sat., 10am - 4pm
Cost: $100.00
Materials Fee: $55 includes metal clay and use of tools
Make Personalized Silver Jewelry with PMC
Photos courtesy of Elena Adams at The Bead ShopPERSONALIZED PRECIOUS METAL CLAY Class
at the Bead Shop
June 16, Sat., 10am - 4pm
Dream a little dream in PMC. It’s time to see your jewelry as a form of art and here is the way! We jewelry designers are always looking for the perfect focal point in our work; why not make the pieces you’ve been looking for. PMC is about empowerment: it’s fun and easy to use and the results are breathtaking. Come and express yourself in PMC with Virginia. You will learn everything from molding, stamping and texturing to firing and finishing all in one class.
at the Bead Shop
June 16, Sat., 10am - 4pm
Dream a little dream in PMC. It’s time to see your jewelry as a form of art and here is the way! We jewelry designers are always looking for the perfect focal point in our work; why not make the pieces you’ve been looking for. PMC is about empowerment: it’s fun and easy to use and the results are breathtaking. Come and express yourself in PMC with Virginia. You will learn everything from molding, stamping and texturing to firing and finishing all in one class.
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