MC-3 METAL CLAY RETREAT!

AUGUST 16-19, 2012

CHAGRIN FALLS (CLEVELAND), OHIO

Come join us for FOUR FABULOUS DAYS of metal clay classes!! Seats are filling fast so get your registration in pronto!!

Terry Kovalcik 

Slip Painting with Metal Clay
CLASS FULL!!!

Skill level: Determined Beginner / Intermediate—participant needs to have at least one or two PMC classes under their belt.

In this workshop, participants will explore the unique versatility of PMC3 paste. Each person will learn to apply designs and images to a PMC+ surface. A variety of techniques will be covered—using slab construction and simple hollow forms as canvases, create a bas-relief effect using the paste as a painting medium, and creating 3-dimensional hollow forms using PMC3 paste as a sculpting medium. Once the pieces are fired, weʼll go over finishing technique—burnishing, polishing, patinas—to further enhance your work.

Thursday & Friday, August 16-17   9:00-5:00    $150

Terry Kovalcik 

Hinged Box Pendant
CLASS FULL!!!

Skill level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate—participant needs to have at least two PMC classes under their belt.

In this workshop, explore the process of making a box using silver PMC. Turn it into a pendant that holds something thatʼs close to your heart. Weʼll examine the process of constructing a box—with a hook-n-hasp-style closure which is integrated into the lid. A variety of silver PMC materials will be used in this project. The techniques covered are paper templates/ pattern making, working with 1 and 2-ply sheet clay, dry construction, hollow forms, drilling, making sheet clay hinges, riveting, closures, wire bending and finishing.

Saturday & Sunday, August 18-19   9:00-5:00    $150

Catherine Davies Paetz 

PMC Sterling with Handmade Felt
CLASS CANCELLED!!!

Come play with the latest and greatest of the metal clays - PMC Sterling!! In this class we will make a setting for a pendant from sterling metal clay to contain a hand-felted focal piece. Make a bezel-style setting or create your own unique design to combine the two materials into a finished sterling jewelry! We will also explore some of the various methods for securing the felt piece in this and future work.
Leftover clay can be used to make other items as time and kiln space allows.

Saturday, August 18   9:00-5:00    $95

Kristina Malcolm 

Using Your Flex Shaft: A Hands-On Workshop

If youʼve never used a flex shaft but have wanted to learn how, or if youʼve used one occasionally but know thereʼs more you can do with it, this class is for you! Learn what all those attachments are for and how to use them, as well as the care and maintenance of your bench tool. Bring your flex shaft so you can learn and practice on your own machine!
The class will include a detailed handout with descriptions (with Rio Grande order numbers) for the most useful attachments, plus a kit containing some of these basic attachments so you can go home and practice right away!

Sunday, August 19   9:00-5:00    $100

Registration Information: Please contact Katie Hanrahan (katieskreations@yahoo.com) for Registration and Hotel information.