PMC Open Studio, Wednesday April 1st, 8th, and 15th

PMC Open Studio

Date(s): Wednesday, April 1, 8, and 15th

Level: Intermediate and Advanced

Cost: $30 per session, $50 for 2 consecutive sessions, $70 for 3 consecutive sessions.

What to bring to class: PMC

Fun with Resin

Our Wednesday Night session is getting adventurous. Here are some sample resin projects we made one night.

Collage Pendants Created by Kirsten

We have had fun creating these beauties at out Wednesday night sessions. These were created by Kirsten Lavelle.

This Just In

Once I etched this copper I had a vision for combining it with silver and rivets. I was very excited as it came alive just as planned. I have been showing it off all day.

Link Necklace

Way Fun to wear!

Metric Turquoise Set in Fine Silver

Fine Silver Ring by Katy Boynton

This is a simple and fun ring created by PMC Design Studio student, Katy Boynton. To purchase her creations go to www.outoftheashesdesigns.com

Riveted Photo Pendant by Linda Cullen

This fun piece was created by Linda Cullen who participates in the Wednesday Night PMC Studio. It is PMC rivited with copper tube rivets. The photo is of her adorable chilcren sealed with resin. She topped it off with a fun chain and sterling heart. Isn't it sweet!?

Teaching Classes at PMC Design Studio

Pictured from right to left are Katy Boynton, Virginia Huffman & Martina Lavelle

Love Bracelet

Chloe's Quote

My daughter Chloe's favorite thing to say to me is "I loved you the first time I loved you". I had to capture it in an expressive bracelet.

Smoky Quartz Stirrup Ring

Sea Urchin ring with Amethyst CZ

Venetian Glass Necklace in Blue and Green

Wine, Women and PMC Focus: Mould Making Mar 27

Wine, Women and PMC

Focus: Mould Making for PMC

Start making moulds for your PMC designs out of vintage buttons, unique textures and found objects. Bring in items you have been wanting to transform into PMC. Virginia will have lots of her treasures to make moulds of as well. Projects will be fired and tumbled and available a week after class.

Date: March 27th 6-9pm

Level: All

Cost: $45

Materials Fee: $20 materials fee for moulding materials.

What to bring to class: Your favorite beverage to share. PMC as you will be making at least one item from your moulds.

Wine, Women and PMC Focus: Earrings April 17

Wine, Women and PMC

Focus: Earrings

Have fun creating earrings from projects you have already fired or make new designs. Many samples and design ideas will be available to get you started.

Date: Friday April 17^th 6-9pm

Level: Any. Basic knowledge of wire wrapping & working with jumprings will be helpful.

Cost: $45

What to bring to class: Your favorite beverage to share, PMC, moulds, silver wire, jumprings, gemstones.

Wine, Women and PMC Focus: Stamping Apr, 24

Wine, Women and PMC

Focus: Stamping Words on PMC

Nametags are the rage. Now you can learn to make them with PMC. With this special text stamping tool names, words, or will make a statement in your handcrafted jewelry.

Date: Friday April 24^th 6-9pm

Level: Any

Cost: $45

Materials Fee: $30 for stamping tool which will be yours to take home. Materials to Bring: Your favorite beverage to share & PMC

Intro to PMC Saturday February 21 10am-3pm

Get hooked on Precious Metal Clay! Learn to make fine silver 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. There will be a 45 minute lunch break. Bring a sack lunch.

Date; Saturday February 21 10am-3pm

Level: Beginner

Cost: $80

Materials Fee: $40. Tools provided.

PMC Hollow Links DATE TBA

Create magnificent, organic looking hollow links. Length of PMC links will depend on each student’s design.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Date: Saturday March 28^th 10-4

Cost: $95

Materials Fee: $10

Materials to Bring to Class: Two or more packages of PMC 3 depending on the size and number of links you make. You can also purchase PMC from Virginia. PMC price varies depending on the silver market.

PMC Rings -- Saturday April 25th 10am-4pm

Two ring styles in one class! In this class we will start with the stirrup ring which will be topped off with your favorite bead or stone. After that we will make a ring with fine silver wire imbedded into PMC to create a perfect fitting ring.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Must have at least taken Intro to PMC

Date: Saturday April 25^th 10am-4pm

Cost: $95

Materials fee: $10 materials fee for fine silver wire.

Materials to Bring to Class: One 25 gram package PMC 3. A stone or glass bead that can fit at least 20 gauge wire. You may also purchase PMC and stones or beads from Virginia. PMC price varies depending on the silver market.