August 24, 2010 | Keum-Boo on Metal Clay
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs
Fees: $137.00
Keum-boo is the ancient Korean technique of applying 24K or 23.5K gold foil on silver. In this class you will create PMC pieces suitable for this process and then after firing them, apply gold foil using this technique. I find the results amazingly beautiful, especially with a Liver of Sulfur patina applied. You should have taken a class or have some experience with PMC to take this class. (The price of gold foil is additional and varies according to the gold market. You’ll have the option of purchasing a full or partial sheet.)
There is room for 2 more participants in this group as of 8/2/10.
August 26, 2010 | Precious Metal Clay Exploration
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs
Fees: $137.00
This is the introductory class to take if you've never taken a metal clay class or if you've been away from working with PMC and would like a refresher. Explore the many ways that you can use fine silver Precious Metal Clay to create jewelry designs of your own. We’ll make pendants, earrings, simple beads, charms and rings. You’ll even learn to set and fire stones in your pieces. You will fully finish three or four pieces of jewelry in this one day class! Techniques and projects will be demonstrated and the instructor will help you create the jewelry that you want to make. Students at all levels of experience are welcome to join in the fun of using the newest method of working with pure silver.
Room for one more person!
August 27, 2010 | Bracelets with Metal Clay
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fees: $137.00
This class will focus on creating bracelets using PMC including an emphasis on making metal clay clasps which is great for those who enjoy making beaded jewelry. The group will chose which bracelets to make. Each of these possible options include metal clay and many incorporate other materials: Byzantine link, gemstone and metal clay links, copper bangle and PMC, sterling bangle and PMC, rubber tube and PMC, titanium cuff, copper cuff. Additional materials including sterling rings and metal forms for bracelets will be available for purchase depending on which bracelets you choose to make.
There is room for one more person in this fun group!