Linda Kline Designs

New Classes - 2011

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Slip Trailing and Photopoly Plate Texture Techniques - Unique one-of-a-kind texture techniques to truly customize your designs
February 11, 2011
9:30 a.m.
$125

Preparation to Certification - Essential of metal clay jewelry techniques
February 24,2011
$125

Level 1 Certification
February 25-26, 2011
$350/$95 bench fee

Broom Straw Casting - Melt and recycle mistakes into beautiful new jewelry
March 11, 2011
$125

Level 2 Certification
March 25-26, 2011
$375/$95 bench fee

Level 3 Certification
April 15-16, 2011
$375/$95 bench fee

Open Studio - Every Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., based on availability. RSVP 772-321-0961

Vero Beach Museum of Art - Thursday, 6-9 p.m., or Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Space is limited in all classes. Call for more details 772-321-0961 or email: lindakline9335@yahoo.com

Jewels of Turkey!

2011-01-27T08:10:00.003-05:00

Join PMCC Director of Education and Senior Instructor Linda Kline for a jewelry-inspired tour of Istanbul and Cappadocia, Turkey, March 12-19, 2011.

Stay in a "cave hotel;" experience the world's largest and oldest open-air bazaar with over 6,000 vendors, visit artist's studios to see jewelers, weavers, onyx cutters, and potters at work in the ancient traditions; see the museums, mosques, and palaces of Istanbul, Europe's most beautiful city; awe at the landscape of Cappadocia with it's ancient cave dwellings, fairy furnaces, and underground churches.

This is truly a once-in-a-life opportunity. Contact Linda Kline at 772-321-0961 for more information. Space is limited.

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION - October 26-27, 2010

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Challenging and advanced skills in metal clay artistry. Designed for the evolving artist, this two-day class features mixed media skills, including enameling, PMC gold, bezel setting for non-kiln fireable stones, clasp and fs wire design, and much more!

Held in the artist's home on beautiful Orchid Island, Vero Beach, FL.

Students must pre-register through PMC Connection, http://www.pmcconnection.com

Class fee: $375

Bench fee: $95

Please bring lunch and all your favorite PMC tools.

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION - October 15-16, 2010

2010-08-29T17:19:00.003-04:00

Master advanced techniques in PMC design, including box construction, hinge making, setting unusual gemstones using jeweler's investment, 24k gold keum boo, and many more secrets and tips for success!

Where: Artist's Home Studio
9335 Frangipani Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963

Times: 9:30-4:30 p.m. each day
Contact: lindakline9335@yahoo.com or 772-581-9487

Cost: $375; $95 bench fee
Includes all materials
Class size is limited to five students.
Please bring lunch and all your favorite PMC tools and supplies.

Register by contacting http://www.pmcconnection.com/

Creative Texturing Techniques - October 14, 2010

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Make It and Brand It Your Own

This one day class will help you break your dependency on manufactured texture plates and lay claim to your own creativity and originality. We will learn to water etch, slip trail, how to make photopolymer plates, even acid etching on copper. We'll see how much we can cram into one day! Use your own original drawings, photos, letters......so many possibilities!

Materials are supplied by the instructor, with the exception of PMC. Please bring your own favorite PMC tools, including a work surface, etc.

Cost: $175
Time: 9:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: 9335 Frangipani Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963

Time: 9:30-3 p.m.

Contact: Linda Kline
772-581-9487 or http://www.lindaklinedesigns.com/

This class is limited to just five students. Early enrollment is encouraged.

Additional Information: Please bring lunch and come prepared for fun!

August 13-14, 2010

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Level I Certification

Join me in my home studio, just three blocks from the beach, in lovely Vero Beach, FL. This two-day intensive workshop covers techniques and skills beyond the introductory stage. This class is a must for anyone who wants to achieve professional, refined results with PMC.

Cost: $350; plus $95 bench fee.

Contact PMC Connection, www.pmcconnection.com for registration or call 772-581-9487 for additional information.

June 2010

2010-05-03T17:27:00.002-04:00

Private Instruction
One-on-one or small group instruction available at your convenience. Topics include all level of PMC instruction, basic to advancend skills and certification; fundamentals of metalsmithing, beading, cold connections, glass making, etc.

Photo Polymer Plate Making
Thursday, June 10, 10a.m. - 2p.m.
$150; includes a practice piece of PPP only. Supplies will be available for purchase, incuding PPP and silver.

Level I Certification
June 11-12, 2010
9:30-4 pm
$350; $95 bench fee. Register by contacting www.pmcconnection.com
Please bring lunch and come prepared for a challenging and fun experience covering all the essential skills for successfully working with PMC.

Level 2 Certification
June 18-19, 2010
9:30-4 pm
$375; $95 bench fee. Register by contacting www.pmcconnection.com
Please bring lunch. This fun and challenging class takes your work to a whole new level! Must be Level 1 certified to register for this class. Skills include mixed media (enameling, gold, FS wire) and refined finishing techniques.

May 2010

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Private Instruction
Private classes are available on a one-on-one or small group basis. Call or email to schedule.

Open Studio
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
6-9 p.m.
This is not an instructional class. It is intended to bring artists together to share creative time and techniques. Cost includes firing and tumbling. Reservations are a MUST! Space is limited to just five students per session.
$25 per visit or $85 for 5-weeks.

Introduction to PMC
May 12, 2010
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn the fundaments for successfully working with PMC. This into level class will effectively prepare you to pass Level 1 certification, scheduled for June 11-12, 2010, and covers essential skills such as forming, firing, cleaning, gemstone setting, etc. $150 plus the cost of materials and tools.

Photopolymer Plate Texture Making and Cold Connections
Thursday, May 13, 9:30 a.m.
This class is open only to experienced PMC artists
$150, does not include silver. Class does include PPP, images, and cold connections (rivets, wire, etc.)

Learn to individualize your work by adding your own original art to your jewelry designs. Create a piece of PMC with a PPP texture and then discover cold connections -- the art of bonding two pieces of metal without heat (rivets, tubes, wire, etc.)

LEVEL 3
May 14-15, 2010
$375; $95 bench fee
Contact http://www.pmcconnection.com/ to register. Students must complete Level 1 and 2 before registering for this advanced class.

Note: All above listed classes are held in the home/studio of the artist on Orchid Island, Vero Beach, FL.

PMC By The Sea - Hot New Classes for 2010

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The following classes will be held at my home studio:
9335 Frangipani Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963

Silver Melt Down!
Friday, February 19, 2010
9:30 until ????
$50
Please bring something for a shared lunch experience with the group.

Got a collection of mistakes and undesirable silver “stuff” you want to recycle? Bring your fired pieces of PMC (.999 fs) and learn the age old process of smelting and broom casting. This is a great way to reuse your ugly silver pieces and recreate them into something new and exciting. Bring an old cookie sheet (one from the Dollar Store is good), an empty tin can, a natural straw whisk broom (can be purchased at Sewell’s Hardware, 707 US Hwy 1.) Wear old clothes and protect your hair with a scarf or hat.

Copper Clay
Monday, February 22, 2010
9:30 until ???
$95
Bring something to share with the group for lunch.

Explore the fundaments of Copper Clay to create unique jewelry components. This class includes copper clay. To avoid cross-contamination, you will need a dedicated set of tools to use with copper. Firing copper clay requires eight hours. Plan to make arrangements to pick up your fired pieces following the class. Also, please bring a small container (an empty PMC3 paste jar works well) to make your own paste.

Stone Setting Workshop: Setting Gemstones That Can’t Take the Heat
Friday, February 26, 2010
9:30 a.m. – until ????
Bring something to contribute to a shared lunch.
$95

First, learn the process of using jeweler’s investment to create a mold of your stone. Then create a pendant with PMC, fire for shrinkage; mount the mold of your stone by creating PMC “prongs” and fire again. This fail proof process gives beautiful results and is a creative way to incorporate unusual and irregularly cut gemstones into your work. Bring your own stone or purchase from the instructor. PMC is available for purchase. Investment provided.

Level 2 Certification
March 5-6, 2010
9:30-4:30 p.m. both days
$375, plus $95 bench fee
Bring lunch

This intermediate/advanced class is open only to those who have completed Level 1. It covers advanced mixed media application and places emphasis on finishing and refining techniques. Four projects are covered including PMC gold and enamels, creating a clasp with fine silver wire insertions, bezel setting cabochons which cannot be fired in the kiln, and multi-textured/mirror-finished designs.

Bronze Clay

Friday, March 12, 2010
9:30 until ???
$95
Bring something to share with the group for lunch.

Explore the fundamentals of Bronze Clay to create unique jewelry components. This class includes bronze clay. To avoid cross-contamination, you will need a dedicated set of tools to work in bronze. Bronze clay requires eight hours to fire. You will need to make arrangements with the instructor to pick up your pieces following the class. Please also bring a small container to make your own bronze paste. An empty PMC paste container works well.

Cold Connections – Rivets, Screws, and Other Quirky Ways to Join “Stuff”
Friday, March 19, 2010
9:30 a.m. – until ????
$75
Bring something for a shared lunch.

Sometimes it isn’t appropriate to use heat to join components. Let’s explore some added options for assemblage. Cold Connections -- rivets, screws, and other elements -- can make an added artistic statement, give dimension, and perhaps even give movement to our work. Micro findings (screws, washers, rivets, etc.) will be provided. Bring your own “stuff” (found objects such as odd earrings, etc.) and we’ll come up with something kwirky, fun, and whimsical.

Level 3 Certification
March 26-27, 2010
9:30-4:30 p.m. each day
$375, plus $95 bench fee
Bring lunch

Create two advanced projects: A hinged box with 24k gold Keum Boo accent; and a pendant set with an unusual gemstone using the jeweler’s investment burnout technique. Very amazing results!

Level 1 Certification
April 16-17, 2010
9-:30-4:30 p.m. both days
$350, plus $85 bench fee
Bring lunch

Five fundamental projects must be completed in two-days: Syringed earrings, a ring, fold-over pendant using two different stone setting techniques, amphora (hollow form) with coiled handles and PMC sheet embellishment, a dried formed, carved pendant. Work will be critiqued and evaluated for artistry and quality of workmanship. Prior PMC experience is encouraged.

Resin, Color, and Captured Images
Friday, April 23, 2010
9:30 – until ????
$85
Bring a dish for a shared lunch.

We explore the various uses of resin as a coloring agent and finishing concept. Bring photos, old images, and found objects for insertion in your designs.

Classes at Other Locations:

Paper and PMC
February 27, 2010
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Art Mundo at Art Bank
2nd Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL

Create a silver sensation using PMC paste and art paper. These fabulous abstract designs look stunning with gemstones, pearls, and beads! A very fun beginner or intermediate class.

5-Weeks of PMC
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Tuesdays, 9:30-12:30
February 16 till March 16

Covers all types of PMC products and projects. Open to students of all levels.

Vero Beach Museum of Art
PMC and Paper
Friday, April 9, 2010
9:30-3 p.m.

Leaves, Twigs and Organic Components
March 20, 2010
10 a.m - 3 p.m.
Art Mundo at Art Bank
2nd Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL

Solar Plates and PMC
April 10, 2010
10 a.m. - 3p.m.
Art Mundo at Art Bank
2nd Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL

Transform your own art or copyright free art work into texture plates to use with your PMC designs by using solar or UV light.

Create amazing pieces of wearable art from found, organic objects.

2010-01-18T08:31:00.011-05:00

2010...

A whole new decade lies ahead! What an exciting time to embark on new artistic and creative adventures and redefine who we are through personal expression and self-discovery.

I'm not big on resolutions. I've never managed to keep any I've made in the past, so why bother. The new year is more a time for me to reflect on where I am -- take a personal inventory, so to speak -- of what's working, what's not. It's sort of like gardening. I have to pull out the weeds so new seeds can take root, grow and flourish.

The weeding process can be scary. It may mean stepping out of our comfort zone to part with those things which no longer serve us.....relationships, jobs, self-limiting thoughts. The rewards, however, can be glorious!

Such as been my artistic journey. One of the boldest (some would argue stupidest) decisions I ever made was to leave the comfort of the mainstream work world to dedicate myself to my art and teaching on a full-time basis. It's been a lot like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride....ups and downs, twists and turns, and too often, terrifying. But I wouldn't change it for nothin'! And in the bigger picture, on my good days, I'd say I'm happier, more gratified, and more at peace with myself than if I'd taken the Path of Least Resistance for the sake of health benefits.

I'm incredibly blessed to be a teacher. So many marvelously talented people pass through my life. Students and artists from all over the world have enriched and expanded by vision through their creative optimism and artistic enthusiasm.

Yes, the economy sucks! It's put a bad spin on our ability to freely play, travel, create, explore, and spend. And you're probably as sick as me of hearing about how bad things are! I have so much faith, however, that things are getting better.....or perhaps we are being Divinely inspired (or forced?) to rethink, rebuild, renew, re-CREATE our lives by peeling back the layers of false comfort and security.

This is an amazing time to cut loose with those old self-limiting beliefs that tell us it's safer to stay where we are and put up with what we have been dealt than to want or expect something better. I think we stand at the cusp of something truly wonderful and Divinely liberating...the craving of the human soul.

So instead of health benefits, spiffy clothes, and a flashy car, I have the joy of inspiring, teaching, and watching people create. I get to hear and feel their happiness when they make something beautiful. I get to make a difference in their lives. How blessed am I?

SPAIN...........

2008-08-29T14:46:00.003-04:00

Hola.......

Picture yourself with six like-minded jewelry fanatics traveling to the South of Spain! Does life get any better? This trip has been in the making for many, many months and I can't believe it's almost time to start packing our bags.

On October 15 we depart the US for eight nights in Madrid, Seville, Toledo, and Malaga. This custom-designed trip is a dream come true for me and five of my students. We plan to have a total jewelry experience, visiting museums, observing artists at work in their studios, exploring marketplaces and bazaars, and sampling all the cultural decadence of this rich and colorful area. We've even planned a one-day trip to Morocco! We'll be looking for inspiration, texture, techniques, and exploring the history and influence of adornment as it relates to art and social culture. We're sure to come back just buzzing with new ideas and sketch books full of designs.

I'll keep a travelogue of our adventures and keep you updated. I hope that this will be the first of many jewelry tours yet to come.

Saludo.....Linda

2008-08-29T14:37:00.005-04:00

New Venue.........

I'm heading south to the artsy little community of Tequesta, FL this fall to teach once-a-month workshops at Lighthouse Center for the Arts.

The first class is set for Saturday, November 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
An Introduction to PMC - Jewelry In A Day!!!!

Call Krista at the Lighthouse for more information.....
373 Tequesta Dr
Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 746-3101

2008-08-29T14:31:00.002-04:00

Level I Certification Classes........Fall 2008

Vero Beach, FL - September 27-28, 2008
My HOUSE.........Just three blocks from the beach! You'll love my tropical little island paradise....lots of inspiration!

Lopressionism Gallery - December 6-7, 2008
All you Central Florida folks have been asking for a class close to you, and here it is!

To register for certification class, please call PMC Connection at 866-762-2529.

Fall Classes 2008

2008-08-14T16:24:00.003-04:00

Can you believe how fast summer flew by! Vacations are over, kids are returning to school, and it's time to start thinking about getting an early start on making gifts for the holidays.

Here's what's up for Fall Classes.........

LEVEL I CERTIFICATION
Frederick, MD - September 6-7, 2008
Vero Beach, FL - September 27-28, 2008
Call 866-762-2529 to register

Dichroic Glass for PMC
September 12, 2008
Frederick, MD
Call 772-581-9487 to register

PMC Techniques Weekend -
Photopoly Plate Making Process - Soldering - Water Etching - Slip Trailing and MORE!!
Frederick, MD
September 13-14, 2008
Call 772-581-9487 to register

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION
Frederick, MD - September 20-21
Call 866-762-2529 to register

Introduction to PMC
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Saturday, October 4, 2008
10-4 p.m.
Register by calling 231-0707

Enamels on PMC
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Saturday, October 11, 2008
10-4 p.m.
Register by calling 231-0707

Vero Beach Museum of Art - 7 week class
October 29-December 2, 2008
1:30-4:30 p.m. OR
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact the Museum at 231-0707 for registration information

Next Stop........Maryland

2008-08-09T14:33:00.005-04:00

In September I'm heading back to Frederick, Maryland, and looking forward to seeing lots of old PMC friends and making many new ones.

Here's a list of classes:

Level I Certification, September 6-7, 2008.

Dichroic Glass for PMC - Friday, September 12, 2008

PMC Techniques Weekend - September 13-14, 2008

Level 3 Certification - September 20-21, 2008

These classes are held at my sister's home on beautiful Braddock Mountain. It's very spacious, well lit, and Julia is the perfect hostess and teaching assistant. I'm very spoiled.

If you've never been to Frederick, this is a cute little community, nestled in the mountains, with lots of historic charm and plenty of opportunities to search out antiques, galleries, and great restaurants. Frederick is only 60 minutes from Baltimore or Washington, making it very accessible and affordable for weekend getaways. Bring the family and they can enjoy many interesting historic haunts or hiking the Appalachian Trail while you indulge your PMC habit.

The weekend workshop, Sept. 13-14, is going to be filled with lots of fun and fabulous techniques. You'll learn water etching and slip trailing, how to solder earring backs, the photo polymer plate process for creating your own original textures, special patina and coloration techniques, and anything else we can possibly cram into a two day workshop! This class is open to any interested metal clay artist.

Dichroic glass cabochons will cover the fundamentals of glass fusing for creating one-of-a-kind glass cabs suitable for use with PMC. You'll make approximately 4 glass cabs in this half-day class.

Level 3 is the newest PMC Connection certification open to those who have completed Level 2. This class goes to new extremes! Learn to create a hinged box and take your gemstones setting skills to a whole new level using jewelers investment.

Level I is essential for those artists who are just beginning their artistic journey with PMC. Level I helps you develop good work habits, and saves you money. Education is the best investment you can make in your artistic journey with PMC. You'll avoid costly errors and become eligible for discount purchases. Learn when and how to use each of the various types of PMC - clay, paste, syringe - while creating five beautiful jewelry designs.

Let me know if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you in Maryland!
Linda

Rockin' in the Rockies....

2008-07-09T18:45:00.003-04:00

Hola,

Susan Whitley is a force to be reckoned with! She's going to have to JUICE me up with Reiki energy and give me a stamina boost just to keep up with the scheduled she has planned for our two weeks together. Talk about a, "Rockie Mountain High!"

She has now set up a third workshop for us in Colorado. A one day workshop, Connecting with the Inner Artist will be offered in Fort Collins on Saturday, August 2 at Pathways to Wellness. Cost is $175, includes lunch, use of PMC tools, a gemstone, and enough silver to create one lovely "Chakra" pendant. This is a condensed version of the two-day workshop we're teaching in Vail Valley. Healing, art, creativity......does it get any better?

Susan is also hosting a Trunk Show & Open House at the Reiki Center of the Rockies in Edwards on Wednesday, July 23 from 2PM-6PM. I'll be demonstrating PMC techniques and you can find out more about the wonderful classes and programs Susan offers at the Reiki Center of the Rockies. For more information about the workshops call 970-926-6371 or visit http://www.reikicenteroftherockies.com/.

In you're in the Ft. Collins area, Susan and I will be having lunch and a show-and-tell at the Ewomen's Network luncheon on Friday, July 18. Susan has more information on the event and this dynamic women's organization. Feel free to email her for more info.

Hope to see you in the ROCKIES!

OFF TO PURDUE......

2008-06-19T09:14:00.002-04:00

Only three weeks left till the 2008 International PMC Conference! I'm teaching two pre-conference classes. Hope to see you there..........

Water Etching and Slip Trailing - July 15, 2008
This is one of my very favorite techniques! Water etching allows you to draw your own freehand art or copyright free images onto the surface of your PMC to create truly one-of-a-kind designs. Don't worry if you're not a freehand artist. I've got some tricks up my sleeve to help you achieve beautiful results with image transfers. Slip trailing is a great technique for using up old, recycled paste and creating some wonderful new looks from your "mistakes." Remember, there is no such things as an ugly piece of PMC jewelry..........It's just not finished yet!

Bezel Setting Gemstones - July 16, 2008
Lucky me.....I'm spending my birthday teaching at Purdue! Come celebrate with me.
Are you itching to learn how to set those big, yummy cabochons that can't be fired in the kiln? Onyx, turquoise, amber, quartz, bring 'em on! This is a hybrid technique I use to "crossover" from metalsmithing to PMC. You'll learn to bezel set the stone and set it on PMC after it has been fired -- shrinkage is done and no longer an issue. Beautiful, perfect results!

July 17........I'm off to Colorado!

ReCreate Your Life! - Classes in the Colorado Rockies

2008-06-06T15:02:00.006-04:00

June 6, 2008:

Greetings and welcome!

For many months I've been talking with a friend of mine from Colorado, Susan Whitley, about how cool it would be to combine two of my favorite passions, art and the healing arts. I've always been intrigued by alternative healing modalities -- meditation, journaling, centering, energetic healing -- so when Susan suggested a collaborative effort, it was a done deal!

Susan is a Reiki Master and has recently manifested her dream of opening The Reiki Center of the Rockies in Edwards, CO, the perfect setting for our workshop. Using guided imagery, meditation, and journaling, Susan will be guiding students through the process of clearing out negative, unwanted, self-limiting energy, and, in turn, bringing in some really good artistic ju-ju. On day 2, we'll create a fine silver chakra pendant honoring our inner artist and reminding us to keep to the path of creativity and self-awareness.

I hope you can join us for one or both of these gratifying and expansive workshops.

ReCreate Your Life!

With Energy Balancing, Aromatherapy & Art!

2 Day Workshop

Saturday & Sunday, July 26 and 27

Wednesday & Thursday, July 30 and 31

Connecting with our creative energy center opens the door to re-infusing our lives with purpose & passion! Combining energy balancing, aromatherapy & artistic expression realigns our inner self with our outward expression!

Day 1: 10AM-4PM CONNECTING WITH OUR CREATIVE CENTER

Energy clearing, balancing and refocusing through guided meditation techniques, journaling and essential flower & plant oils. This day of communing with our inner artist will assist us in reconnecting with our true creative self & open our channels of creativity. Facilitated by Susan Whitley, Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master, Intuitive and Journalist.

Day 2: 9AM-4PM TRANSFORMING CREATIVE ENERGY INTO ART!

Designing & creating a unique, fine silver (.999) and gemstone pendant using the Precious Metal Clay (PMC) process. Your jewelry will reflect your creative process and serve as a lovely remembrance of your re-connection with your inner artist! Facilitated by Linda Kline, Internationally recognized Artist, Jewelry Designer & Instructor.

Price: 2 Day Workshop $350. All materials supplied. Light snacks & beverage provided. Workshop location: Reiki Center of the Rockies, Edwards, CO .

For Questions regarding the workshops, or to enroll please call 970-926-6371 or visit www.ReikiCenterOfTheRockies.com