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Return to the childhood pleasure of playing with clay in this introduction to the wonders of PMC.  Info on types of PMC (Precious Metal Clay) and tools required to work with it will be covered.  Basic texturing, rolling, cutting and torch firing will be used to create a fabulous one of a kind pendant.

PMC in its basic form is a combination of organic matter and metal particles.  The organic matter burns off during the firing process leaving a beautiful metallic piece.  Info on types of PMC and tools required to work with it will be covered and students will design, texture, kiln fire and finish a fabulous one of a kind pendant.

Details:

• This is a beginner /all levels class
• $25 materials fee is included in the class tuition.
• Students please bring: leaves from your yard to use as texture plates and templates for your piece.

Instructor: Chris Eisenberg discovered beading while recovering from an accident and the resulting traumatic brain injury. Beading was her therapy and credits it for helping her become whole again. Chris has a doctorate in classical piano performance from the University of Northern Colorado and am a performance coach and collaborator at Central Washington University. She has previously taught workshops at the Autumn Artist Retreat and in the Iron Mountain Arts studio near Port Gamble. 

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org