WORKSHOP INFO

Space is limited in our workshops, so please avoid disappointment and register in advance.
Call View at 369-6411, email info@ViewArts.org, or stop by View at 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY.

Workshops are subject to change, please call to confirm dates and times.

Some classes require students to purchase materials ahead of time.Call to request a materials list for the workshop(s) you would like to attend.

Jewelry

Intro to PMC - Precious Metal Clay

Wednesday, July 11, 10am-2pm, ½ lunch break

Fee:  $75/$60 members

Materials:  $25 (Subject to change due to fluctuation of silver prices.)  Payable directly to instructor.

Includes one 9 gram package of PMC Clay, enough to produce a pair of sterling silver earrings,  firing fees, and tool usage.

Instructor:  Paula Tormey, Certified PMC Instructor with RIO and has been teaching for more than 8 years.

Suitable for High School Students and Adults

PMC is pure silver in a powdered form mixed with a binder and water to create a clay-like substance.  This is an introductory class to take if you've never taken a metal clay class or if you've been away from working with PMC and would like a refresher. 

Explore the many ways fine silver Precious Metal Clay can be used to create jewelry.  It can be manipulated, shaped, and textured somewhat like a polymer or ceramic clay.  Once dry the piece can be sanded, refined, and then kiln fired.  During the firing process the binder and water burn off and the silver molecules sinter (fuse together) resulting in a pure silver piece. After the firing, the pieces are finished and shined. 

 Students will fully finish a pair of earrings in this class.   Techniques and projects will be demonstrated and the instructor will help you create the jewelry that you want to make.  Students at all levels of experience are welcome to join in the fun of using this method of working with pure silver.   If you would like to learn more about this new clay material log on to the official PMC guild website: www.pmcguild.com.

Intermediate Precious Metal Clay

Wednesdays, 9am-3pm, 1 hour lunch break

July 25, August 8, or 22

Fee:  $85/$75 members

Materials:  $65 (Subject to change due to fluctuation of silver prices.)  Payable directly to instructor.

Includes a 25 gram package of PMC Clay, enough to produce 3-4 pieces,  firing fees, and tool usage.

Instructor:  Paula Tormey, Certified PMC Instructor with RIO and has been teaching for more than 8 years.

Suitable for High School Students and Adults

 Paula is returning to View to teach this popular class.  Three different dates.  Your choice.  Techniques and projects will be demonstrated and the instructor will help you create the jewelry that you want to make.  Suitable for students who have had some experience with PMC.