A little about Carol
I began my love affair with jewellery making back in the 1970's. Though my life has had many twists and turns my interest in jewellery making has been a constant and since I discovered Precious Metal Clay in 2006 it has become a focus in my life. Since taking my first PMC class with my teacher, mentor and friend Maggie Bergman, I've been to many workshops including several with international artists including Tim McCreight, Barbara Becker Simon, Holly Gage, Robert Dancik, Hadar Jacobson, Keith Lo Boe and Susan Lenart Kazmer where I've gained skills in many techniques using metal clay. In 2008 I started teaching others how to work with PMC.
I am active in the PMC community in Australia and from 2008 until mid 2012 was on the executive committee of the PMC Guild Australia during which time I also established a local chapter of the guild. I've attended 2 PMC guild international conferences and have contacts throughout the world, who work in metal clay. Whilst the guild closed its doors in June 2012 there is a thriving international and national metal clay community.
I am active in the PMC community in Australia and from 2008 until mid 2012 was on the executive committee of the PMC Guild Australia during which time I also established a local chapter of the guild. I've attended 2 PMC guild international conferences and have contacts throughout the world, who work in metal clay. Whilst the guild closed its doors in June 2012 there is a thriving international and national metal clay community.
2018
Precious Metal Clay Workshops
Small group workshops are usually run on Saturdays. Classes need a minimum of 3 people with a maximum of 5 people in a class. If you have a group of 3-5 people I can organise a workshop especially for you.
INTRODUCTION TO PMC
Introduction to PMC - no experience necessary.
In this one day workshop learn how to texture, shape, cut, fire and polish precious metal clay. Projects for the day are a pair of earrings or a couple of small charms and a pendant. Go to the student gallery page to see what students make during this class, for most this is the first time they have worked with metal clay.
Cost $175.00 including materials
Class times: 10.00 - 4.00
Class Dates Saturday 18 August 2018
In this one day workshop learn how to texture, shape, cut, fire and polish precious metal clay. Projects for the day are a pair of earrings or a couple of small charms and a pendant. Go to the student gallery page to see what students make during this class, for most this is the first time they have worked with metal clay.
Cost $175.00 including materials
Class times: 10.00 - 4.00
Class Dates Saturday 18 August 2018
PMC Rings Workshop
Completion of introductory class or experience with PMC is required
Learn how to size rings correctly. In this one day class you'll learn a couple of different ways to make rings in PMC and how to size rings to allow for shrinkage during firing
Tuition fee Cost $175 including 16gm PMC3
Learn how to size rings correctly. In this one day class you'll learn a couple of different ways to make rings in PMC and how to size rings to allow for shrinkage during firing
Tuition fee Cost $175 including 16gm PMC3
Beads/Hollow Forms Workshop
Completion of introductory class or experience with PMC is required
Learn two methods of making hollow pieces of jewellery either earrings or a hollow bead
Cost $175 tuition includes 16gm PMC3
Learn two methods of making hollow pieces of jewellery either earrings or a hollow bead
Cost $175 tuition includes 16gm PMC3
Ceramic and Glass with PMC Workshop
Learn how to include ceramic and/or glass in a PMC piece. Completion of introductory class or experience wiht PMC is required. The pieces made need to be kiln fired and may have to be collected after the class.
Cost $175 tuition includes 16gm PMC3 - syringe can be purchased at the workshop
Cost $175 tuition includes 16gm PMC3 - syringe can be purchased at the workshop
Make Your Own textures
Learn how to make your own textures to use with PMC, so your work is unique. This workshop will cover mould making with 2 part silicone, carving into easy carve, use of scratch foam and how to make photopolymer plates. If there is time you will be able to use a texture you have made to make a PMC piece of your choice.
Tuition fee $150 includes Texture making materials
No PMC3 is included in the workshop fee - available for purchase or bring your own
Contact Carol for dates of next workshop
Tuition fee $150 includes Texture making materials
No PMC3 is included in the workshop fee - available for purchase or bring your own
Contact Carol for dates of next workshop
Botanicals Workshop
This one day workshop is designed for those with some experience of metal clay. You'll learn how to use PMC to make jewellery from real leaves.
Workshop tuition fee $95.00 Materials needed are PMC paste and PMC3 lump clay, which can be purchased on the day or you can bring your own. All tools needed to make this project are provided.
Private Tuition
If you're keen to get started with PMC and none of the class dates work for you - think about a one-one workshop. This day can be tailored but you can usually cover the projects and techniques taught in the introductory class in 4 hours. An individual session of four hours costs $295 and includes 16gm PMC3. Additional time is $60 per hour.
If you have a group of 3-5 people who are interested in taking a class together contact me to arrange a date.
Class Booking Deposit
All group workshops are booked by making a $75 non refundable deposit. In the event of cancellation 14 days before a class the deposit can be applied to the next scheduled class. No refund will be made if cancellation is made after this.
If you have a group of 3-5 people who are interested in taking a class together contact me to arrange a date.
Class Booking Deposit
All group workshops are booked by making a $75 non refundable deposit. In the event of cancellation 14 days before a class the deposit can be applied to the next scheduled class. No refund will be made if cancellation is made after this.