Fall to Winter Class Schedule 2011 PDF

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PMCDESIGNSTUDIO.COM October-December 2011 Class Schedule

Virginia Huffman is a PMC Certified Instructor who has been working with Precious Metal Clay since 2005. In addition to PMC,

she offers basic jewelry instruction, metal stamping and fine silver fusing. Prior to opening PMC Design Studio in Redwood

City, CA Virginia taught PMC classes at the Bead Shop in Palo Alto, CA. (www.beadshop.com)

To register for classes please contact Virginia at [email protected] or 650-630-6061.

Precious Metal Charms and Beads

Come make whimsical charms and hollow beads with PMC. You will

learn how to use various techniques to get unique textures and

designs. This is a great class to give as a gift or take with a friend.

You can wear your special treasures home or give them away for

the holidays.

Weekday Series: Two consecutive sessions Wednesday October 19th &

26th

10:30am-1:30pm

Class Fee: $90 for instruction, use of tools and firing.

Materials fee: Starts at $55 (depending on the current silver market) Fee

includes a 25 gram pack of PMC and other consumables. Bring chain and clasp or

buy some in class to finish off your project. Additional PMC is available for

purchase in class.

Level: All levels. Basics of PMC will be reviewed in this class.
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_____________GET THE MIDAS TOUCH! LEARN TO ADD GOLD TO PMC

Love the look of mixed metals? Want to add a

bit of gold to your designs? In this class we

will learn how to apply 22k gold to our finesilver creations to make them extraordinary.

Friday Night Session: Friday Oct 21st 6:30-9:30.

Class fee: $45

Please bring the following items to class. A prefired PMC piece or two which has not been tumbled, polished or

brass brushed. PMC3, Aura 22 and Art Clay Overlay Paste. If you would prefer to buy materials in class please let

Virginia know two weeks in advance to allow shipping time.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced Students. Students must feel fairly comfortable working with PMC.

_______________MOULD MAKING FOR PRECIOUS METAL CLAY

Learn to turn beautiful vintage buttons and baubles into useable

moulds. Then use the moulds with PMC and Voila! You have

beautiful jewelry components to incorporate into a unique jewelry

design.

In this class you will learn several ways to make moulds and

create exquisite jewelry. The first two classes will focus on

making jewelry components and a custom clasp. On the final class

we will add chain, beads, and gemstones to compliment your

creations.

Weekday Series: Three consecutive Wednesdays November 2, 9, 16

10:30am-1:30pm

Class Fee: $135 for instruction, use of tools and kiln firing.

Materials Fee: Starts at $75 for PMC, mould material and other consumables.

Students will also need to bring their own chain and beads to finish the project

on the final class.

Level: All. Familiarity with basic jewelry skills like wire wrapping and stringing

are a plus.


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________________PHOTOPOLYMER PLATES, MOULDS AND LAYERINGLearn how to make gorgeous textures

with a Photopolymer Plate. Add mould

making to your repertoire and you are

on your way creating something

wonderful to wear or to give as a gift.

Photopolymer Plates (PPPs) are great for

adding text and interesting design to your

PMC designs. Traditionally PPPs are used in

the printing industry --- but with PMC you are

able to make a personalized stamp of a line

drawing made from various resources -- even your own drawings. The great thing is that a photopolymer plate can

be used over and over again. You will love the sharp impressions you get from these fun and versatile texture plates!

Students will also learn how to make moulds to add additional interest to their work as well as layering techniques.

After this session, take a weekday series and use your plates to create more beautiful silver jewelry.

Weekend Session: Saturday November 5th 10-4pm

Class Fee: $90

Materials Fee: Bring your own clay or buy some in class

Level: All. Some experience with PMC a plus

_______________________________Friday Night Open Studio

Grab your unfinished PMC projects or start a new one..and

join us for an evening of creative camaraderie. Virginia will be

on hand to help you with your projects.

Friday Night Session: Friday November 18th, 6:30pm-

9:30pm

Class Fee: $40

Materials Fee: Bring your own PMC or buy some in class

Level: Intermediate and advanced. Student feels relatively

comfortable working with PMC


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________________________________________________PMC RINGS

Learn how to make a gorgeous hand crafted silver ring. In this

class you will learn how to size a ring band in PMC. We will be

using a variety of texture plates as well as learn how to layerwords or phrases on our creations.

Weekday Series: Two consecutive Wednesdays, December 7th & 14th

10:30am-1:30am

Class Fee: $90 for instruction, use of tools and firing

Materials Fee: Approx $65 (depending on the current silver market)

Materials Fee includes a 25 gram pack of PMC and other consumables.

Level: All levels. Some experience with PMC is preferred.

PMC OPEN STUDIO

Studio time is available for those who have taken at least 8

hours of instructionin metal clay and are fairly comfortable

working with PMC. Studio tools & textures are available for you

to practice and explore your creativity with PMC. Students can

come with their own project ideas or will be given projects to

work on.

Weekday Sessions: Wednesdays 10:30-1:30 (Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9,

16, 30, Dec. 7, 14) Open Studios will continue after the holidays in the New Year.

Class Fee: $40 per session. Students may purchase a six session package for $180. Students must use the six

session package within a two month period.

Materials Fee: Bring your own PMC or buy some in class.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced; students must feel very comfortable working with PMC


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PRIVATE AND SEMI PRIVATE SESSIONS

Cant make a class? Want some one-on-one time specific to your learning interests? Know others

may want to join you in this creative medium? Schedule some time at PMC Design Studio with Virg

Class fees are as follows:

Three or four hour sessions:

1 person $45/hour per person plus materials 2 people $35/hour hour per person plus materia

3 people $25/hour per person plus materials 4 people $20/hour hour per person plus materia

Session prices are as follows for sessions five to eight hours long.

1 person $35/hour per person plus materials 2 people $25/hour per person plus materials

3 people $20/hour per person plus materials 4 people $15/hour per person plus materials

5 people plus. If you coordinate students, YOUR CLASS FEES ARE FREE.

You only pay for the materials you use. All other participants are $15 per person per hour plu

materials. The materials fee depends on the project(s) you select.

CLASS REGISTRATION_____________________

Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prepayment of class is required to reserve your space. The materiafee will be collected the day of class. Please also read our class policies below. By signing up for a class you areindicating that you understand the class cancellation policies.

You can register for a class by PayPal or check. Checks need to be received 10 days in advance of the session. Aft

that, we can only accept PayPal payments. In the event that a check is returned, an additional $20 will be charged to covbank fees.

CANCELLATION POLICY

THERE ARE NO CASH REFUNDS. All payments are non-refundable. Please CHECK YOUR CALENDAR TWICE BEFO

SIGNING UP! If you cannot attend a class that you have committed to, please refer to the options below.

10 days notice. If you cancel at least 10 DAYS prior to the class, you can take a class of equal or lesser value up tomonths after the class you missed has ended.

Less than 10 days. If you cannot make a class please notify me. You may send someone in your place with writtenconsent. No refunds are available.

No Shows. If you sign up for a class & do not call or show up FOR ANY REASON your entire class fee is NON-REFUNDABand no makeupcredit will be given - no exceptions.

Class Cancellations -- if we cancel. If student enrollment is below four students, PMC Design Studio may cancel a claup to three days prior to the class. You will be notified by phone or e-mail AND receive a FULL cash refund or credit towaanother class.

WAIVER of LIABILITYDue to the use of hand tools, torches and chemicals that may be used in class, all students who register agree to sign awaiver of liability at the start of their session.

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