Precious Metal Clay Level I and Level II

Southeast Federation
of Mineralogical Societies, Inc.

Wildacres Workshop

Precious Metal Clay I and II

Ken and Mary Ann Devos
303 Donora Blvd.
Ft Myers Beach, FL 33932

kendevos@aol.com

239-463-8006

Our website
silverclayworks.com

PMC II - Bird's Next Sculpture by Mary Ann and Ken Devos

Mary Ann and Ken have been involved in the creation of art and craft items for more than 30 years. They have worked in many media, mostly three-dimensional. Mary Ann has been a potter and a studio jeweler since 1996. She has worked almost exclusively with silver clay. Mary Ann has trained in Japan in the use of silver clay and is a Master Instructor for silver clay in the U.S. As Director of Education for PMC Connection, she has written the core curriculum for their Certification program. Ken concentrates on making chains and the use of silver clay for the creation of jewelry. Both Mary Ann and Ken have taught jewelry design and creation around the U.S., as well as in Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia and Japan. Their first book, Introduction to Precious Metal Clay, was published in 2002 by Wardell Publications. Their second book, Precious Metal Clay in Mixed Media, was released in 2004. Both are in their third printing. Mary Ann and Ken believe in making an effort toward continual growth through education. Questions about their class may be e-mailed to them at pmcconnection@aol.com

CLASS DESCRIPTION

PMC Level I

Imagine the ability to form silver using only your hands and a few simple tools. With Precious Metal Clay, a student can mold silver to a shape within a short time and create a work in solid, pure silver. It is possible to combine PMC3 with gemstones, ceramics, glass, and many other heat-tolerant materials. It is amazing to see how this new material can be used. The only boundary is your imagination. The Level I Certification Workshop presents basic techniques in using all four forms of PMC+ or PMC3: clay, paste, syringe, and sheet. The students will receive step-by-step instructions on the creation of eight PMC projects.

LAB FEE: Class kits contain all of the PMC supplies and hand tools needed to complete this workshop. The cost is approximately $225.00

Maximum No. of Students: 16

PMC I - Filigree Fish by Mary Ann and Ken Devos

PMC I - Ultimate Scarf Bead by Mary Ann and Ken Devos

Here are few pictures of some things that could be made in PMC I Class

*PMC Level II

For those artists and teachers interested in furthering their knowledge of silver clay, this class is the next step in their journey. It builds upon the techniques learned in the Basic Silver clay Certification Class. The projects presented provide instruction on more complex forms and techniques than in the basic class. Projects include the use of PMC with enamels, porcelain and other metals such as gold and brass. Each project will enable the students to expand their appreciation of PMC in their jewelry design. The Level II Certification Workshop presents advanced techniques in using PMC3. The student will receive step-by-step instruction on six projects.

LAB FEE: Class kits contain all of the supplies needed to complete this workshop and cost approximately $250.00

*Prerequisite Precious Metal Clay Level I or equivalent - PMC Level I Certification or Art Clay Level I Certification

MAXIMUM NO. OF STUDENTS: 16

Dichroic Glass and PMC Pendant by Mary Ann and Ken Devos

Enamel on PMC pin by Mary Ann and Ken Devos

Here are few pictures of some things that could be made in PMC II Class

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