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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 2009 PMC Silver and Bronzclay Jewelry Classes |
NEW!!! Bronzclay Play Day, August 1, 2009 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 $140.00 in advance or $165.00 if paid less than a week before the class.
Example of Beginning Class Projects Beginner's PMC Silver Jewelry Class, July 3 and July 25, 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 $160.00 in advance or $175.00 if paid less than a week before the class. Check back for new Beginner's Classes in Austin, at Sea of Beads , 2438 W. Anderson Lane,Suite C6, Austin, TX . Now doing Beginner's PMC Classes and Intermediate PMC and Dichroic Glass Pendants Class in Georgetown on July 10 and July 11th at Curious Glass, 820 South Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. (next to the Palace Theatre near the square).
Intermediate PMC Silver jewelry Class, July 18 and August 22, 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 $160.00 in advance or $175.00 if paid less than a week before the class.
Example of Advance Class Project Advanced PMC Silver Jewelry Class, August 8, 2009 and 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 $160.00 in advance or $175.00 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 |
