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PMC Charm BraceletThis is a 2 session class. Session 1: Create your own charms using Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Charms may be customized and engraved with special dates, names, your logo and initials, pictures, etc. Session 2: Apply a finish and polish your charms, and learn how to hand craft a chain maille bracelet and add your unique charms.Prerequisite: PMC New Metals 101 or prior experience with PMC Studio 34 Instructor: Level: Intermediate Cost: $50 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC EarringsHere's the PMC class you've been looking for Design and create a pair of two part, interactive earrings using fine silver PMC. Then, learn how to make your own custom sterling ear wires. Warning: when you wear your uniquely crafted earrings, everyone will want to know where you got themPrerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Beginner Cost: $40 + 45 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC Lentil and Drum BeadTwo three-hour sessions. In this class the students will fabricate the parts for the drum bead and the lentil bead. They will learn to make a bail and to securely join the different parts of these beads. After firing the beads, we will finish, antique them and polish them to the students' preference. Materials: PMC 25 gr.Prerequisite: Some prior use of PMC Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia C. Fink Level: Intermediate Cost: $35 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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Bronze, Copper Bangle BraceletsUse bronze and/or copper to create unique bangle bracelets of your own design. Textures, combinations of clay, carving techniques and extruders that may be used to create the bracelet will be demonstrated and discussed. More than one bracelet may be made during the session depending on techniques used. Firing will take place after the session. Finishing techniques, sizing, and patina options will be discussed. Students may bring their own texture plates, tools, carving tools, a bangle bracelet to help determine sizing.Prerequisite: experience with metal clays and use of textures or carving Studio 34 Instructor: Pat Roach Level: Intermediate Cost: $ + 35 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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Intermediate Intensive Metal Clay WorkshopThis is not a basic class. Students should have a good command of working with PMC. We will make two pendants with bails. One pendant will be made using the water etching technique, and the other is made using paper painting techniques. Several different ways of making bails will be explored. Level: Intermediate or advanced beginner. Materials: PMC and a jar of PMC paste (slip) either homemade or purchased (preferably) available for purchase from the instructor or Studio 34 Tools: PMC tools, a make-up sponge wedge or small piece of natural sponge, leftover bright nail polish, assorted large drinking strawsPrerequisite: good command of the use of PMC Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia C. Fink Level: Intermediate Cost: $149 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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Intermediate Metal Clay SeriesIn this series of 4 classes, many techniques and projects will be covered including making molds and texture plates, earrings with custom ear wires, rings, and incorporating dichroic glass and 24 carat gold into precious metal clay. Supplies available at additional cost, and will depend on the project and technique.Prerequisite: Introduction to PMC, Earrings Class, or permission of the instructor Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Intermediate Cost: $169 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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Intermediate Metal ClayIn this series of 3 classes, many techniques and projects will be covered including making molds and texture plates, earrings with custom ear wires, rings, and incorporating dichroic glass and 24 carat gold into precious metal clay. Supplies available at additional cost, and will depend on the project and technique.Prerequisite: Introduction to PMC, Earrings class, or permission of the instructor Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Intermediate Cost: $125 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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Metal Clay Cuff BraceletStudents can choose either bronze or copper or both to create a cuff bracelet. The bracelet will be 1 inch wide or less - perfect to stack several or just one - depending on what you like. Basic metal clay construction techniques and extruders will be used to create a bracelet. Piece will be fired after class. Finishing and patinas will be discussed.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Level: Intermediate Cost: $ + 35 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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Metal Clay InlayThis class will explore the techniques used to create an inlay effect using Hadar Jacobson's Quick Fire copper and bronze clays. Create a unique piece by using both clays - one as the "positive " and the other as the "negative " color. Pieces will be fired after class. The student will be responsible for the finishing and patina of the piece at home or in open studio.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Level: Intermediate Cost: $ + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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Mokume Gane EffectMokume Gane is the effect created by mixing metals to create patterns and contrast., Using a chemical patina in a controlled oxidation or corrosion process, colors and contrast can be altered in strikingly beautiful ways. This workshop uses Hadar Jacobson's quick fire bronze and copper clays to create a pair of earrings or pendants which will be fired and available for pick up the following week. Students will finish/sand/patina at home or in open studio.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Level: intermediate Cost: $ + 26 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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New Metals Bronze and Copper Metal ClayCreate beautiful jewelry pieces using the Hadar Jacobson's bronze and copper clays. This fun and creative 2 part class will teach you how to design, texture, and fire metal clay to make earrings, charms and or pendants. Various techniques will be demonstrated and discussed for design and textures. The processes for firing, finishing and use patina will be discussed and used to complete your pieces.Prerequisite: None Studio 34 Instructor: Pat Roach Level: Beginner Cost: $75 + 20 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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New Metals BronzeHave you heard of the latest metal clay? Come and learn how to make a fabulous pendant using Bronze Clay. In this class you will learn the fundamental techniques to work with this wonderful media, and you will design and create a pendant. Three hours to create and a second one hour session to finish.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Pat Roach Level: Beginner Cost: $50 + 20 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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New Metals Copper ClayHave you heard of this new material? Come and work with Copper Clay and create a pendant. In the first session you will design and construct your pendant, and in the second session you will finish it. Materials: One Package of Copper ClayPrerequisite: None Studio 34 Instructor: Pat Roach Level: Beginner Cost: $50 + 20 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC BeadsNew Class. Details coming soon. Make beads out of precious metal class.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Cost: $75 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC Certification WorkshopStudio 34 is the host for this workshop.Details and registration on the Rio Grande site » . Rio Grande Instructors: 2011: July 15, 16 and 17 with CeCe Wire Prerequisite: (see Rio Grande site for details) Studio 34 Instructor: (see Rio Grande site for details) Level: Cost: $425 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC New Metals 101What's this metal clay stuff everyone's talking about? Learn the fundamental techniques of working with this wonderful new media while creating your own custom designed pendant. Time allowing, a second project will be made using a push mold. All tools provided.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Beginner Cost: $35 + 45 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC New Metals 102New metals (precious metal clay) is unique pure silver clay that comes in many forms. This workshop is taught by two talented and creative certified PMC instructors. Learn techniques including: designing, forming, molding, firing, polishing, patinas, and more.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Beginner Cost: $35 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC New Metals Earring with TorchThis is a beginning class, but experienced students who want to learn to torch fire PMC pieces are welcome. In the space of three hours, the students will design and make a pair of earrings. Firing pieces with a culinary butane torch will be demonstrated. The students may purchase a pair of prefabricated sterling earring wires. Experienced students may bring any tools or texturing materials they already have. Materials: PMC 16gr., purchased earring wiresPrerequisite: None Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia C. Fink Level: All Levels Welcome Cost: $35 + 45 Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC New Metals Textures and MoldsYou can give your PMC creations a more personal look by using non-commercially available textures. In this class we will use found objects to make molds from two part silicone, and printed materials to make tear away sheets from polymer clay. Also, from polymer clay, we will make sheets to carve your own designs into. Students are encouraged to bring their own found objects (antique buttons, leaves, dry flowers, etc.) Materials: metallic polymer clay, tone printed sheets, two part silicone.Prerequisite: None Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia C. Fink Level: All Levels Welcome Cost: $35 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC Pre-Certification WorkshopFor Certification by Rio Grande, you will be expected to work on seven projects. In this pre-certification workshop we will practice the more challenging projects: the lentil bead, the constructed tetrahedron, the woven earrings. We will discuss all seven projects so you can be familiar with what you need to do on the Certification weekend. PMC 3 Clay, PMC paper, and a small lab created stone will be available for purchase, but you may bring your own. Bring your basic tools. Some experience necessary.Prerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Intermediate Cost: $75 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC Rings and Paper Painted PendantIn this three hour session, the students will create a two part ring, fired twice for two hours, and a pendant created by painting several coats of slip on a paper. Prior to firing the pendant, the students have to attach a bail to it. This pendant is also fired for two hours. Depending on the time it takes the students to create the two pieces, a final extra session for finishing might be necessary. Materials: PMC 25 gr., a jar of PMC pastePrerequisite: A working knowledge of PMC Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia C. Fink Level: Advanced Cost: $125 + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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PMC Woven EarringsNew class: Details coming soonPrerequisite: (none) Studio 34 Instructor: Alicia Fink Level: Cost: $ + Please read before registering: If you do not get a confirmation from us after checking out, please call to confirm. Same day registrations are accepted by phone call only. Day of class registrations do not guarantee a spot. page top |
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