New Jersey Polymer Clay Guild

An Introduction to Metal Clay Sampler with Polymer Clay Applications
Two-day workshop with Alice Alper-Rein Senior Instructor, PMC Connection

Workshop description from Alice:
The first day of this exciting two day metal clay/polymer clay hands-on workshop, will cover the basics of forming, texturing, stone-setting, bead making, firing, finishing and adding color with patina using metal clay to create several one-of-a-kind pieces of fine silver jewelry.

On day two, we’ll use metal clay to create those fine silver components that will enhance your polymer clay creations, including fine silver bead caps and cores, bead, pendant and charm frames, bails and other embellishments.

Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13^th and 14^th, 2008
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm each day
Location: Studio of Lisa Fried-Kornbluth in Englewood, NJ

Cost:
Workshop Fee: $130.00 Checks payable to Jewelry By Y2A, Ltd
Materials Fee: $130.00

Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate

CONTACT: Lisa Fried-Kornbluth to learn how to reserve your seat and for more detailed info. Seating is limited to 9 students.

Learn more about Alice and see her work at her website.

Lisa Freid-Kornbluth will be hosting in her Englewood, NJ studio a Hinged Mixed Media Workshop with Victoria Hughes.

This two-day workshop will run from 10am to 4pm on Monday and Tuesday, May 19th & 20th. The cost is $260 per person.

Want to know more? The Bead House in Rhode Island recently enjoyed the same workshop with Victoria, and they have posted images from the class and of the student work on their website.

Space in this class is very limited, so be sure to email Lisa immediately if you are interested!

Robin recently mentioned on our Yahoo! Group that she and some of our other members have been juried into this impressive local art and fine craft show which will be taking place from April 5th through the 9th. Nice going, Robin!

For more information about the show, visit The Monmouth Festival of the Arts.

And if you’re one of the other guild members who’s work will be represented there, be sure to leave a comment and let everybody know!