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I offer classes and private lessons primarily at my studio in Loveland, CO. I also teach at various locations throughout Colorado, Wyoming & Montana. Please contact me if you want to schedule a private lesson or class in your area or at my studio. Click on the links below for class fees and registration information.
Please contact me if you want to register for any classes.
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PMC Basics, Saturday, Sept. 11, 12-5, Bella Beads Studio, Loveland, CO
If you are interested in trying PMC for the first time, this is the perfect class for you. We will be making a PMC pendant and earrings as well as discussing firing & finishing techniques. This is a great introductory class!
Class fee: $125 and includes 16 grams of PMC3 clay
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Quick Fire Copper & Bronze, Saturday, June 19, 10-5, Bella Beads Studio, Loveland, CO
In this class, you will learn how to work with both quick fire copper & bronze including firing and finishing techniques. In addition, we will be adding PMC to copper and completing copper/bronze inlay jewelry pieces!
Class Fee: $140 and includes 1 package each of quick fire copper & bronze.
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PMC Links & Fusing Fine Silver Wire, Saturday, September 11, YMCA of the Rockies
Knowing how to fuse your own fine silver wire without solder opens up your jewelry creativity and
possibilities. Fine silver can be embedded into PMC which also allows you to create complex and detailed
jewelry and sculptural pieces. In this one day workshop, learn how to create fun and fashionable PMC
linked chain that is formed and fired in place! In addition, learn how to fuse fine silver wire that will allow
you to combine PMC fired links or bronze & copper clay fired links.
Class Fee: $185 with $25 bench fee
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PMC Level I Certification, Please call or email if interested
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 $150 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 1-866-762-2529
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PMC Level II Certification, Thurs & Fri, Sept. 9 & 10, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, 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 1-866-762-2529
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PMC Level III Certification, Call or email if interested
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
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