BronzClay Basics
| Whole Lotta Whimsy Studio, Tucson, AZ |
January 11th, 2009 |
Join us for a full day of BronzClay. Learn tips and techniques for working with this new material.
We'll cover the firing ins and outs too!
Materials kit due at class (not optional): TBA
Instructor: Tonya Davidson
Level: Open to all levels
Price: $120
Class Time: 10am - 6pm
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Rio Rewards PMC Certification
| Whole Lotta Whimsy Studio, Tucson, AZ |
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January 30th - February 1st, 2009 |
The Rio Rewards PMC® Certification Program is an eight-year-old,
established, highly regarded program that has earned the respect of educators and students alike.
Designed by master PMC-expert Tim McCreight, this certification is intended for the experienced PMC
enthusiast who seeks the recognition that a standardized level of expertise offers. Our instructors
are the best in the industry and each possesses a vast amount of experience and knowledge.
Certification is intensive—specific skills and techniques in using PMC are thoroughly
taught over the course of three days.
Materials and basic tool kit included in class fee. Bring your favorite tools and Optivisor!
To sign up for this class, please contact Rio Grande at (800) 545-6566
Instructor: Tonya Davidson
Class #: 384
Price: $425
Class Time: 9am - 5pm
Availability: OPEN
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Enameling Sampler I
| Whole Lotta Whimsy Studio, Tucson, AZ |
February 2nd, 2009 |
Enameling has many techniques and methods. A project class just scratches the surface as you spend most
of the time, working on the piece, not the enameling technique. In this class we'll learn enameling the
best way...by play and experimentation. We'll explore many techniques and in a short amount of time
you'll leave with samples and new techniques. You'll learn about colors and quirks when fired, you'll
learn about leaded vs unleaded, how to clean the enamels, and then of course, techniques. Look for
Enameling Sampler II, and III coming in 2009.
Materials kit due at class (not optional): TBA
Instructor: Tonya Davidson
Level: Open to all levels
Price: $120
Class Time: 10am - 6pm
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An Evening of Keum Boo
| Whole Lotta Whimsy Studio, Tucson, AZ |
February 3rd, 2009 |
Gold adds a lot of bang for the buck. It means you can charge more for the piece, it will appeal to
customers that wear gold or silver, and is quick and relatively inexpensive. We'll make a great
pendant in PMC, fire, Keum Boo and finish....all in an evening! Keum Boo is the Korean method of
applying 23.5 or 24K gold to the surface of fine silver. Through heat and friction a molecular bond
occurs!
Materials kit due at class (not optional): TBA
Instructor: Tonya Davidson
Level: Recommended that you've handled clay before but not mandatory
Price: $75
Class Time: 5:30pm - 10pm
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Double-Textured Domed Pendant with Linda Kaye-Moses
Visiting Artist Extraordinaire Series
| Whole Lotta Whimsy Studio, Tucson, AZ |
February 7th & 8th, 2009 |
Join us for 2 amazing days making a beautiful double-textured pendant. Each side will be embellished
with a different texture. One texture will be accomplished using a silicone printing plate. You will
learn to carve a printing block. The second texture will be accomplished using a Micro-Folded
printing plate. This is done with the Bonny Doon Micro-Folding Brake (a corrugation tool) to make
the printing plate on metal, which will be altered to produce unique patterns.
Once the domed pendants has been fired, Linda will guide you through enameling the pendant using an
adaptation of the champleve technique. You'll leave with a beautifully colored pendant! Bring your
imagination and enthusiasm. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from an amazing teacher
who doesn't teach that often. Her book will be out in 2009!
Materials kit due at class (not optional): TBA
About Linda Kaye-Moses
Since 1976, Linda Kaye-Moses' work has been shown in galleries and at juried craft shows, and has been held in private collections. She
has taught PMC workshops since 1996, both nationally and internationally, and was the Curator/Juror for the seminal 2001 Precious
Metal Clay exhibition,"Millenial Metal", at the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery (Brookfield Craft Center, CT).
Her work has been featured in numerous books, most recently in: Art Jewelry Today II; PMC Decade; 2007 PMC Annual; Making Metal Beads;
New Directions in Metal Clay; Creative Metal Clay Jewelry; and Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects.
Certified as a PMC Artisan in 1999, Kaye-Moses' piece, Lapicorrugia, was selected as a Finalist in the 2005 Saul Bell Design
Awards.
Instructor: Linda Kaye-Moses
Level: Intermediate level (beginners will need at least basic clay techniques)
Price: $250
Class Time: 10am - 6pm
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A Fine Silver Fused Loop-in-Loop Chain with Linda Kaye-Moses
Visiting Artist Extraordinaire Series
| Whole Lotta Whimsy Studio, Tucson, AZ |
February 9th, 2009 |
In this fun one-day workshop, you will learn to fuse fine silver wire links that will then be joined
to create a simple loop-in-loop chain. This is a very ancient process that can be adapted for
contemporary pendants and neckpieces. They look delicate, but are strong and durable.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from an amazing teacher who doesn't teach that often.
Her book will be out in 2009!
Materials kit due at class (not optional): TBA
About Linda Kaye-Moses
Since 1976, Linda Kaye-Moses' work has been shown in galleries and at juried craft shows, and has been held in private collections. She
has taught PMC workshops since 1996, both nationally and internationally, and was the Curator/Juror for the seminal 2001 Precious
Metal Clay exhibition,"Millenial Metal", at the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery (Brookfield Craft Center, CT).
Her work has been featured in numerous books, most recently in: Art Jewelry Today II; PMC Decade; 2007 PMC Annual; Making Metal Beads;
New Directions in Metal Clay; Creative Metal Clay Jewelry; and Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects.
Certified as a PMC Artisan in 1999, Kaye-Moses' piece, Lapicorrugia, was selected as a Finalist in the 2005 Saul Bell Design
Awards.
Instructor: Linda Kaye-Moses
Level: Intermediate level or familiarity with handling/using torches
Price: $135
Class Time: 10am - 6pm
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Wire Woven Bracelet with PMC with Cindy Moore & Tonya Davidson
Visiting Artist Extraordinaire Series
| Whole Lotta Whimsy Studio, Tucson, AZ |
February 12th & 13th, 2009 |
Learn how to use Cindy's Wire Weaver by the inventor herself, Cindy Moore. Learn different techniques
with weaving wire using Cindy's Wire Weaver and then on the second day learn to finish the braclet
with PMC decorative ends. While your bracelet is firing, you'll learn a few extra techniques as well.
A great class not to be missed. Expand your offerings to include popular wire weaving!
Materials kit due at class (not optional): TBA
Instructor: Cindy Moore & Tonya Davidson
Level: All levels (previous metal clay experience is suggested)
Price: TBD
Class Time: 10am - 6pm
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Rio Rewards PMC Certification
| San Diego, CA |
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March 6th - 8th, 2009 |
The Rio Rewards PMC® Certification Program is an eight-year-old,
established, highly regarded program that has earned the respect of educators and students alike.
Designed by master PMC-expert Tim McCreight, this certification is intended for the experienced PMC
enthusiast who seeks the recognition that a standardized level of expertise offers. Our instructors
are the best in the industry and each possesses a vast amount of experience and knowledge.
Certification is intensive—specific skills and techniques in using PMC are thoroughly
taught over the course of three days.
Materials and basic tool kit included in class fee. Bring your favorite tools and Optivisor!
To sign up for this class, please contact Rio Grande at (800) 545-6566
Instructor: Tonya Davidson
Class #: 388
Price: $425
Class Time: 9am - 5pm
Availability: OPEN
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