I will resume PMC Classes in February. In April, Holly Gage will be back to teach two phenomenal classes, and I’m so excited to be able to offer them here! April 27-28 she will be teaching Stone Setting Like a Pro. I’ve had a lot of people ask about setting cabochons in PMC and this is the class to teach you! Holly has a great, foolproof technique for setting stones and taking your work to the next level. As she describes it, “A fantastic stone needs a fantastic setting, and the key to a professionally set stone is good craftsmanship and a clean and well finished bezel”. To prepare ahead for class, you will want to find a stone approximately 15mm to 30mm. Holly will also have stones to purchase. Faceted stones, cabs or glass cabs are welcome, but please stay away from irregular shaped stones until you gain experience with the technique. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Stone Setting like a Pro
The second class she is teaching is April 20-30 with Elegant Meadow Pods. As Holly describes it, “Nature has a wonderful way of inspiring us. If we look closely to the pods that are left behind by a flower or plant we can see the beautiful symmetry of nature. Pods represent a renewal as it releases its seeds to start the life cycle anew. In this workshop we will capture the elegance of pods and fashion them into jewelry. We will explore “constructing” pods that look realistic and with texture. The detail in this method can not be captured with merely painting slip on the surface.” A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Elegant Meadow Pod
Classes meet from 10am to 5pm each day and each session is $250. Spaces are VERY limited so please sign up ASAP! A non-refundable deposit of $50 will hold your seat.
I will be working on bringing some classes in base metal clays (copper, bronze and the all new sterling metal clay!) Stay tuned for class updates. I will also be going to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show this February and will keep you posted on my adventures on my blog. I may even bring back some beady treasures for the store 
