Portland Art and Soul Workshops

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Sheri Haab & Wendy Malinow 9-4 Saturday	971 - Mixed Media Metal Clay	[back to quicklinks] $ 130 Plus $40 materials fee
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Learn to make simple silver metal clay charms and bead forms.  After the metal clay is fired and finished, students will go on to make beautiful mixed media jewelry pieces.  We will teach techniques using polymer clay, resin, glass paints and faceted stones to add color and sparkle to your finished metal clay charms and beads.  Wendy Wallin Malinow will demonstrate her award winning technique, “polymer clay cloisonné” and ideas for filling hollow metal clay forms with innovative inclusions.  Sherri Haab will show techniques using resin or paint to add color and depth to your silver charms.  Finished pieces can then be used in a variety of ways.  Make a “sampler bracelet” of mixed media charms or choose a favorite technique perfect for a pendant or pair of earrings.   This class will inspire you to look at simple craft materials in a whole new way when paired up with precious silver to create designer style jewelry. Supply List: --X-acto knife --small paint brush --needle tool Optional:  Texturing tools to texture the clay, such as rubber stamps, texture sheets, buttons, lace, etc.; glitter; small beads for inclusion in resin; small amounts of polymer clay in favorite colors Materials fee includes:  the basic kit with all supplies needed for charms, including PMC silver clay Optional:  Bracelet is available for an extra fee of $10, or you can use your own charm bracelet or necklace CLOSED - CLASS FULL

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