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| Silver Jewelry Classes |
Diana Kipfer has been a silversmith since the early 1970s. This traditional silversmith background serves to teach participants how to combine metals to create unique designs. She currently teaches Precious Metal Clay (PMC) classes at her studio, Sweet Liberty Creations, in Liiberty Hill, Texas. Diana is a Certified PMC Instructor and is a member of the PMC Guild www.pmcguild.com PMC contains particles of pure silver, water, and a binder. The clay can be modeled by hand, with tools and by pressing into shallow open molds. The clay object is fired in an electric kiln, transforming it into a solid silver (.999 FS) object. The fired piece can be soldered and otherwise treated similarly to manufactured metal. |
Winter 2009 PMC Silver and Bronzclay Jewelry Classes |
Example of Beginning Class Projects Beginner's PMC Silver Jewelry Class, January 10 and February 7, 2009, 10 am to 5 pm, at Sweet Liberty Creations, 1000 Loop 332, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 512-778-5657. Participants will make a charm or pendant, earrings and a ring in PMC+ to learn it's properties and also how to fire a PMC piece. Metal clays allow creative spontaneity and faster results compared to traditional casting techniques. The class fee includes fine silver (PMC+) and basic toolkit for projects. The class fee is $145.00 in advance or $165.00 if paid less than a week before the class. Now doing Beginner's Classes in Austin, on September 27, October 25 and December 13 at Sea of Beads , 2438 W. Anderson Lane,Suite C6, Austin, TX . Click here for more information.
Intermediate PMC Silver jewelry Class, January 24 and February 21, 2009, 10 am- 5 pm at Sweet Liberty Creations, 1000 Loop 332, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642, 512-778-5657, Participants will make a hollow object of their choice - sphere, vase, or funnel and learn how to do stone setting in a ring or pendant using PMC materials. 28 grams of PMC+ and 25 grams of PMC3 are included in the class fee. The class fee is $145.00 in advance or $165.00 if paid less than a week before the class.
Example of Advance Class Project Advanced PMC Silver Jewelry Class, by appointment, 10 am -5pm, at Sweet Liberty Creations, 1000 Loop 332, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642, 512-778-5657. Participants will learn construction techniques to make a box or vase and learn to apply color to the finish using gold or copper leaf, enamel or epoxy resins. 25 grams of PMC3 and finishing materials are included in the class fee. The class fee is $145.00 in advance or $165.00 if paid less than a week before the class. NEW!!! Bronzclay Play Day , January 31, February 28, and by appointment, 10 am -5pm, at Sweet Liberty Creations, 1000 Loop 332, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642, 512-778-5657. Participants will receive 100 grams of Bronzclay and toolkit for creating pendants, charms, earrings, rings and bracelets. We will work all day making creations, you will leave your bronzclay items to be fired and pick up items at a later date due to the 9 hour fire schedule. The class fee is $125.00 in advance or $145.00 if paid less than a week before the class. Introduction to Wire Wrap Jewelry, By appointment , $20 includes Materials Learn how to wire wrap beads, make a simple chain or pair of earrings and how to finish the ends of beaded necklaces. Each class will have a different focus depending on the participants' interests.
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PMC and Traditional Silver Fabrication Classes |
Classes are also available for private groups or individuals by appointment with Diana Kipfer by calling 512-778-5657 or email: dkipfer215@earthlink.net |
