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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
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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!)
Click here for registration info
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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.
Click here for registration and more info
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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
Click here for registration info
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