Metal Clay basket by Meredith Arnold

Silk bead necklace by Meredith Arnold, 2005

Coptic bound book by Meredith Arnold, 2007

Metal etched plates, Meredith Arnold, 2008

                    May 9                                                          

Precious Metal Clay for Beginners: Earrings and Charms

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
Aviation Composite Lab

Explore working with a clay that fires into pure silver. Precious metal clay (PMC) can be used to make charms, earrings, and other adornments in fine silver. Learn to set organic stones, gems, or glass in this one day workshop. Experience is not required, but technical assistance is offered to experienced students. Provided supplies include a package of PMC. Cost:  $59  (what a deal!)

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June 1 - 6

Polymer Clay Mixed Media Collaborative Retreat - W. Virginia
Sheperdstown University

June 4

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Shimmering Silk Beads

Silk beads provide an amazing shimmer and shine to jewelry. These are perfect to use in combination with polymer clay to command attention. People don't realize what they're made from until you tell them. These beads are durable and will stand up to many years of wear. Cost: $20 + $5 materials fee.

1:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. Coptic Bound Polymer Clay Books

Coptic bookbinding is a beautiful stitched spine binding and adds a note of artistry to any handmade book. The best part is it's quick and there is a Zen to the process once you get the hang of it. Once you learn this technique you can make a book out of anything in less than a couple of hours. Cost: $32 + $3 materials fee.
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June 13

 Metal Etching Bracelets and Earrings

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
Aviation Composite Lab

Discover metal etching for creating beautifully textured components to make a bracelet. The design and pattern possibilities are sure to expand your creativity! The techniques learned can be applied to creating texture sheets for metal clay or polymer clay. This is a low toxic method made easy and anyone can do it.  Students should wear an apron or old shirt and latex type gloves.
Cost: $99
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