New Classes - 2011

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.