Camp PMC Certification with Principal Instructor Julie Sanford
Course 101 Looking for a comprehensive class that offers fundamental metal clay techniques using a variety of PMC products? Camp PMC has got you covered! And better yet, you can earn certification that will bring discounts at Rio Grande and Clay Revolution! Camp PMC-101 with Julie Sanford March 18-19th, 2023 8:00-6:00 Both days In this fast-paced two-day course, students will learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with metal clays and be successful with PMC products. Students will practice techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, carving, sculpting, molding, refining, firing and polishing. Extra time is devoted to discuss firing processes and each student learns torch firing and kiln firing techniques. Students will make five projects including a of pair earrings with a fireable stone, a double textured pendant with syringe detail, wrapped beads, a sculpted toggle clasp and a wrapped ring with a fireable stone. The class utilizes PMC3, PMC Flex and PMC OneFire 950 clays to ensure each student learns the appropriate usage of each type of clay. Students receive 20g of PMC3, 25g of PMC OneFire 950, 5g of PMC Flex and a 9g PMC3 Syringe of clay. Students also receive fireable stones, beads, embeddable findings and have use of all materials and tools to complete the projects. Upon completion of the projects and lecture time, students will take a short written test. Each student will receive a Certificate of Completion from Sawtooth School for Visual Art and an 8% discount on all PMC clays at Clay Revolution and Rio Grande Jewelry Supply. Metal clay experience is helpful but not required. Space is limited, reserve your seat today! Class fee includes all materials. Call the studio at 616-607-2470 or follow the link below to register online! An email with suggested tools will follow registration.
