Precious Metal Clay Classes
PMC II (Just a Little Experience)
Donna Lewis
Got your feet wet? Love it? Let's go! This class will further your experience. You will weave PMC sheet to add to a focal bead, or a pendant. What an amazing result!!! You will carve a mold so you can create identical pieces. You will also learn how to carve directly onto the clay for some interesting textures. While you are molding lets try to duplicate some small item you love with a two part silicone mold material. So amazing! You will see how to achieve a mirror finish, satin finish in addition to other treatments. And what a perfect time to spend a little time working with PMC bezels for later use. Tellin' ya, the clay is gonna get you! Students will need their own tools (Tool kits are available for purchase from instructor). $185 + $125 materials fee. Tuesday10:00am–3:30 pm (2 weeks)
June 3 + 10
Tuesday 6:30 - 9 pm ( 4 weeks)
June 17 - July 8
PMC III (Early Intermediate)
Now that you have a basic understanding, it's time to spend this class incorporating stones and glass into your work. If you haven't already, you will set stones in PMC bezels for use in a later piece. You will create a pendant with a small glass cab and at least one faceted stone. You will also create small beads to accompany the pendant on its suspension using lump and syringe. Ready to make a ring? Yes, you are. You get to experience some of the newer tools available for ring making. Very cool. You will love it. It's time to carve a mold for a toggle. Once you know how to create your own toggles, you can begin to personalize your pieces like never before. Students will need their own tools (tool kits are available for purchase from instructor).
$185 + $125 materials fee
INTRO TO PMC (Beginners Only, Please)
Donna Lewis
During this workshop, you will have an opportunity to decide if you will be interested in metal clay without a huge investment in time or money. You will work wtih two types of lump, as well as the syringe. There are a few a few options to choose from to help you get started. If you prefer a plan, we will do that. Nothing complicated. Everyone shold be able to complete at least two pieces. some will definitely create more. All you need is your imagination. Expect to be hooked!! So much fun. Tools will be available for use (Tool kits are available for purchase from instructor after class).
$115 + $125 materials fee
Tuesday 10:00 - 3:30 (1 day )
May 27
June 17
August 19
Tuesday 6:30 - 9 pm ( 2 weeks)
August 19 + August 26
PMC CERTIFICATION
New dates to be announced soon
IT’S YOUR CHOICE!
Do you have projects that need to be finished, but you don’t have the equipment needed to finish them? Do you need some guidance on a particular technique that isn’t going well? Come on in and let the staff at "the Edge" help you out! For one low price, you can spend the day working on projects and have an instructor standing by to guide you in completing your projects. Metals and glass projects. This is not a class where new techniques are taught, but our instructors are here to help you. No materials provided. $30 per day
Friday 10:00 - 4:00
MAY 23
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
MAY 31
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE
CALL 480-425-0026
Note: Class dates, fees and times subject to change without notice.
new Resin Power !!!!! Techniques In Resin Inlay new
This course will explore all things resin, an exciting and challenging technique for adding color to metal. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with various types of resin, from opaque to transparent and build art pieces that burst with juicy color. Resin can also be used to inlay found objects, photographs and in combination with precious metal clay designs. If you are searching for a great way to take your work to a brighter level, this course is for you. Previous jewelry experience is always helpful, beginners are welcome too! 4 weeks $185 + $65. materials fee
Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm
March 15-April 5 new
