Classes
PMC Silver Jewelry (for adults)
PMC, Intermediate, Enamels
PMC, Intermediate, Bookmarks
Precious Metal Clay Jewelry
Introductory class. Yearning to learn the latest about PMC to make fine silver jewelry? Learn to use this revolutionary material under a certified instructor. What is PMC? PMC is dust-like particles of silver suspended in an organic binder to create a malleable material which can be worked like clay, then fired in a kiln to burn off the binder & fuse the metal. The result is a 100% pure metal object which can be finished & enjoyed like any other fine metal. Beginners will receive a basic tool kit, PMC needed to make a pendant and/or earrings and introductory instruction. Returning students continue learning skills needed to shape their pieces, refine them and even set stones. Bring lunch.
Instructor: Mary Jane Rouse, PMC Guild Certified Instructor
When: Saturday September 15,, 2007 - 10:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Sunday September 16, 2007 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (class meets twice)
Cost: Beginners: $70 + $95 lab, tools & materials fee = $165; Returning students: $70 + $30 lab fee = $100 + PMC purchase from instructor
Where:
Noon Whistle Pottery
328 Main St.
Stanardsville, VA 22973
434-985-6500
To Register or for further information please visit NoonWhistlePottery.com
PMC, Intermediate, Enamels
The session will focus on making pendants enhanced by adding enamels. Enameling is the process of applying a thin coat of finely ground glass to a metal. When heated to a high temperature, the glass melts and fuses to the metal. Enamel applied to PMC produces a tremendous variety of color effects. The knowledge gained and the skills developed differ with each person and every experiment. Bring tool kit, work surface and work to be critiqued, fired, finished, or repaired. You may decide to enamel existing pieces in addition to your class pieces. Bring lunch.
Instructor: Mary Jane Rouse, PMC Guild Certified Instructor
When: Saturday October 13, 2007 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $60 + $30 materials and lab fee = $90 + PMC purchase from instructor
Where:
Noon Whistle Pottery
328 Main St.
Stanardsville, VA 22973
434-985-6500
To Register or for further information please visit NoonWhistlePottery.com
PMC, Intermediate, Bookmarks
Assemble an elegant bookmark with attention focused on making appropriate bails for the way you want your piece to hang. Pendants, earrings, etc., all need an attractive and functional "hole" or bail for attaching the piece to a chain, earwire, or bookmark. Bring your basic tool kit, work surface, and pieces of finished work along with odds and ends of beads and findings to incorporate into a show piece. The same techniques used can be integrated into necklaces, earrings, key fobs, etc. for other gifts. PMC will be available for purchase. Bring lunch.
Instructor: Mary Jane Rouse, PMC Guild Certified Instructor
When: Saturday November 17, 2007 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $60 + $50 lab fee & bookmark kit= $110
Where:
Noon Whistle Pottery
328 Main St.
Stanardsville, VA 22973
434-985-6500
To Register or for further information please visit NoonWhistlePottery.com
