Precious Metal Clay Workshop
This beginners workshop is taught by Patti Burton of Rabid Rabits Studio. Patti is a certified PMC Instructor and has been a metal smith and jewelry designer for 13 years. She uses PMC in her work to create organic, one-of-a-kind fine silver and 24 carat gold elements. In this class you will learn how to create fine silver pendants using PMC+ silver clay and a butane torch. Create your own unique jewelry to wear every day, or to give as gifts. If you are a jewelry or mixed media artist, this can be your opportunity to add one-of-a-kind silver design elements to your work.
The class will run for up to 5 hours on two consecutive days (10 hours total). When you have completed the class, you will have several pendants which can be hung on a chain, added to a charm necklace or bracelet, or made into earrings. The cost for this class is $132.00 and includes one 18 gram package of silver clay, use of the tools and materials needed to create your pieces, one SS split rings and two sterling ear wire sets.
The class size is limited to 5 persons. Please call (303) 774-8336, come into the gallery, or email me at rabidrabits@aol.com to reserve your spot. The class will need to be paid for in full to guarantee your spot.
Class dates:
May 19th & 20th, sat & sun, 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. both days
June 16 & 17th, sat & sun, 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. both days
July 7th & 8th, sat & sun, 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. both days
Copper and Brass Etching:
two day workshop where you will learn how to etch a pattern into copper or brass for use in your art work, or to roll into fine silver for creating patterning. This workshop will also go through some basic cold connection techniques, so you can use these pieces in creating mixed media jewelry or other art. You will leave with a mixed media pendant and two etched panels
Cost of class: $78
Includes 2 copper or brass panels and one round copper disk for use with the cold connection project, and various materials for constructing pendant.
Class Dates:
June 23rd & 24th, Sat & Sun, 10 til 3 p.m. both days
July 28th & 29th, Sat & Sun, 10 til 3 p.m. both days
The class size is limited to 5 persons. Please call (303) 774-8336, come into the gallery, or email me at rabidrabits@aol.com to reserve your spot. The class will need to be paid for in full to guarantee your spot.
Wire Wrapped Beaded Chains
In this two day workshop you will learn basic wire wrapping techniques, so that you can create your own beaded chain necklaces or bracelet. the first day you will learn how to wire wrap using copper wire, and complete a bracelet. The second day you will create a 16 to 18" chain with your beads and sterling silver wire.
cost for the class: $120
The price includes all materials for creating a beaded chain. Options available for different stones for the chain and additional pendants will be available at the workshop, and will cost extra, but not required to complete your project
Class Dates:
June 2nd & 3rd, Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. both days
June 30th & July 1st, Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. both days
The class size is limited to 5 persons. Please call (303) 774-8336, come into the gallery, or email me at rabidrabits@aol.com to reserve your spot. The class will need to be paid for in full to guarantee your spot.
