BronzClay Basics
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 |
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Rio Rewards PMC Certification
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 |
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Enameling Sampler I
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 |
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An Evening of Keum Boo
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 |
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Double-Textured Domed Pendant with Linda Kaye-MosesVisiting Artist Extraordinaire Series
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-MosesSince 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 |
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A Fine Silver Fused Loop-in-Loop Chain with Linda Kaye-MosesVisiting Artist Extraordinaire Series
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-MosesSince 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 |
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Wire Woven Bracelet with PMC with Cindy Moore & Tonya DavidsonVisiting Artist Extraordinaire Series
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 |
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Rio Rewards PMC Certification
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 |
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 Fees
Material fees are kept to a minimum. No tools are included in this fee, only consumables like metal clay, wire, etc. Our great prices will be passed along to you, with no increase or hidden fees. If you are tax exempt please let us know when you come to class so we can make sure we charge you correctly. If you reside in AZ we must have your AZ tax license and 5000A form on file.
You will be sent a tools list to bring to class 30 days prior to class. We have tool kits available for use and a well equipped studio. So if you are traveling, there are very few tools you'll need to bring unless you have your favorites. We do recommend bringing your own drill bits as we do not provide use of these. Some specialty classes will require you to bring or purchase that specialty tool or kit.
Sign Up
For all classes except Rio Rewards Certification classes send a check with your name, address, phone and email to:
Whole Lotta Whimsy
2000 W. Khaibar Pl.
Tucson, AZ 85704
OR Call with a Mastercard or Visa at (520) 531-1966.
Refunds
If a class is canceled by Whole Lotta Whimsy, a full refund will be given. In the event you need to cancel your registration, for any reason, prior to 30 days, a refund will be given. If you cancel within 30 days of the class, a refund will only be given if your place in class can be filled, less a $20 processing fee. If your place cannot be filled, there will be no refund or credits.
Cancellations must be made by phone.
Materials fees are due the first day of class and are not optional.
Do not secure airplane tickets until you have been notified that the class is a go. This happens 29 days from the first day of class.
Class Closures
Most classes have a 6-8 person minimum. Classes with either go forward or be cancelled 1-2 weeks prior to the actual date depending on whether the instructor is travelling to teach. Please do not wait until the end to sign up. Spots tend to fill fast and materials need to be secured.
Directions
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