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Classes

I offer classes and private lessons primarily at my studio in Loveland, CO. I also teach at various locations throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Click on the links below for class fees and registration information.

Please contact me if you want to register for any classes.
Raku & PMC Beads, Saturday, July 18, 10-2 pm, Bella Beads Studio, Loveland, CO
Raku & PMC Beads are fun to make and you will love these beads. Raku is an ancient firing technique and when applied to PMC, creates beautiful and unique beads.
Class Fee: $75 and includes beads and raku glaze. Students will need to provide their own PMC3 paste or buy it from Bella Beads. All tools will be provided.
Dichroic Glass & PMC Bracelet, Sunday, July 19th, 10-5, Bella Beads Studio, Loveland, CO
In this fun class we'll show you how to use PMC with dichroic glass to create a fabulous bracelet. In addition, you'll learn basic dichroic glass skills and how to make your own dichroic cabachons.

Class fee: $125 and includes dichro glass, jumprings & clasp. Students will need to either provide their own PMC3 (50 grams & PMC3 syringe) or purchase it from Bella Beads.


Photopolymer Stamp Bracelet, Saturday, June 20, 10-5, Grand Junction, CO
Learn how to make your own custom stamps using photopolymer plates. Once you learn this fun technique, you can then make your own customized pendants, bracelets or earrings. Students will make a beautiful bracelet during this fun class. You will also make your own clasp for this bracelet.

Class fee is $150 and includes 50 grams of PMC3, photopolymer plates and jumprings.

Email Carol Myrick to register for the class: Carol.Myrick@escusa.com

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PMC Level I Certification, Coming in September, email for more information
The PMC Connection Certification Section 1 is a comprehensive two day class that teaches specific techniques using the 4 types of PMC + and PMC 3 (clay type, paste, syringe and sheet) The class systematically takes the student from simple to more complex projects. The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable with silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing, using 5 different projects. The techniques are very specific but the students are allowed room for personal creativity in their designs. This understanding of PMC + and PMC 3 will offer a solid base for the student to begin to use PMC more extensively. You will receive PMC Clay, Syringe, paste, tools & a book with a retail value of over $100 as part of this workshop fee. What a great value this workshop is!

Class fee $350 plus $25 bench fee. Register directly with PMC Connection by calling Vondell at 972 288-9052.
PMC Level II Certification, Thurs & Friday, July 23, 24, 10-5, Bella Beads Studio, Loveland, CO
The PMC Connection Certification Section 2 is another two day class. It presents advanced techniques using the 4 types of PMC + and PMC 3 (clay type, paste, syringe and sheet). The workshop is open to those who have completed basic Certification in PMC or Art Clay Silver. The class systematically takes the student from the projects of Section I to even more complex projects. The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable with silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing, using 4 different projects. The techniques are very specific but the students still are allowed room for personal creativity in their designs. This more advanced understanding of PMC will offer an expanded base for the student to use PMC more extensively.

Class fee $375 plus $25 bench fee. Register directly with PMC Connection by calling Vondell at 972 288-9052.
PMC Level III Certification, Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2, 10-6, Bella Beads Studio, Loveland, CO
The PMC Connection Certification Level 3 is a new two day class. It presents advanced techniques using the 3 types of PMC3 (clay type, paste and syringe). The workshop is open to those who have completed Level 2 Certification in PMC or Art Clay Silver. The class takes the student beyond the projects of Levels 1 and 2 to even more complex projects. The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable with advanced silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing, using just 2 projects. As with the prior classes, the techniques are very specific but the students are encouraged to explore personal creativity in their designs. This more advanced understanding of PMC will offer an expanded base for the student to use PMC more extensively. We encourage students who successfully complete the course to teach general PMC classes, demonstrate and share this new experience.

Class fee $375 plus $25 bench fee. Register directly with PMC Connection by calling Vondell at 972 288-9052