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| Silver Jewelry Classes |
Diana Kipfer has been a silversmith for 35 years. 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 Kipfer has been a Certified Precious Metal Clay Instructor since 2004 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. |
Summer PMC Silver, Copper and Bronzclay Jewelry Classes |
Examples of Woven Paper Earring Class Project Woven and Torn Paper PMC Silver Earring Class, June 12, 10 am to 2 pm, at Sweet Liberty Creations, 1000 Loop 332, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 512-778-5657. You will learn to weave, cut, and tear paper clay to make your own earrings. You will learn about paper PMC, how to make ear wires out of sterling silver wire, firing and finishing techniques. The class fee includes one sheet of PMC+ paper clay, sterling wire, and instruction. The class fee is $65 in paid one week in advance or $80 if paid less than a week before the class.
Examples of Beginning Class Projects Beginner's PMC Silver Jewelry Class, March 6, June 5, July 10, and by appointment, 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 $165.00 in advance or $175.00 if paid less than a week before the class.
Examples of Intermediate Class Projects Intermediate PMC Silver jewelry Class, May 22, June 19, July 24, and By Appointment 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 $165.00 in advance or $175.00 if paid less than a week before the class.
Examples 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 enamel and gold accent materials are included in the class fee. Gemstones are priced according to market value. The class fee is $165.00 in advance or $175.00 if paid less than a week before the class.
Bronzclay or Copprclay Play Day, 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. Prerequisite for this class, you must have some PMC experience. The class fee is $140.00 in advance or $165.00 if paid less than a week before the class. Introduction to Wire Wrap Jewelry, 2 hours, 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 and skills. |
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 |
