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One-on-One Precious Metal Clay Instruction

By appointment only $15 per hour 2 hour minimum includes use of kiln

Individual instruction by appointment.  Materials fee determined per student due at the start of the class.  Additional packs of PMC available at $44 each.  Teacher:  Paula Atwell

 

Precious Metal Clay Studio Time

By appointment only $6 per hour

Individual use of the studio by appointment.  Bring your own materials and tools.  Additional fees materials as used.  Additional packs of PMC available at $44 each.

 

One-on-One Watercolor Painting Instruction

By appointment only $15 per hour 2 hour minimum  Individual instruction by appointment.  Teacher:  Paula Atwell

 

Introduction to Glass Fusing

Thursday September 3 or Thursday October 8 or Thursday November 3 or Thursday December 3, 20096 pm to 8:30 One session 2 1/2  hours each $35 per person.  Materials Fee $15

Learn the technique of fused glass jewelry making.  Make 3 pieces out of fused glass, your choice of pendant, pins, or earrings.  Maximum 12 students. Teacher:  Jennifer Szalkowski

 

Beginning Watercolor Workshop

Saturday August 29, or September 12, or September 26, or October 10,  2009 2 pm to 5 pm One sessions 3 hours $35 per person if you sign up for one session, pay only $30 per class if you sign up for 3 or more sessions at a time. Learn basic watercolor techniques and create a still life.  Teacher will provide paper, paints, and brushes or bring your own. Call for a material list. Materials fee $15 due at the start of the class if you need supplies.  Maximum 12 students.  Teacher:  Paula Atwell

 

Beginning Beading

Thursday September 10, 2009 or October 1 or October 15 or November 5 or November 19 6 pm to 8:30 pm One session 2 1/2 hours  $30 per person. $20 materials fee. Students will learn  how to make a simple basic bracelet with copper and freshwater pearls, using tools, wire, crimps and adding a clasp.  Students can bring their own beads, however, copper, pearls, beading wire, crimps and clasps will be provided by instructor. Maximum 12 students. Teacher:  Paula Atwell

 

Oil Painting Workshop

Wednesday, September 2 and September 23 or

October 7 and October 21 or

November 4 or November 18 2 pm to 5 pm.  Two sessions 3 hours each $40 per person.  $15 Materials fee.  Students will paint a still life under the instructio of an experienced oil painter.  Students must provide paints, brushes, and 16" x 20" canvas.  If you have an easel, and want to paint on it, bring it.  Teacher will provide turpentine, linseed oil, and varnish. Maximum 10 students. Teacher: Mata Bottum Ziegler

 

Floral Design a Silk and Dried Flower Arrangement

Wednesday, September 2 or September 23 or October 7 or October 21 or November 4 or November 18 or December 2, 2009 6 pm to 9 pm.  One session 3 hours $30 per person.  $35 materials fee.  Learn to design your own silk and dried floral arrangement.  All levels welcome.  Instructor will provide a selection of vases and floral materials to work with.  Maximum 12 students.  Teacher:  Mata Bottum Ziegler

 

Design a Fresh Flower Centerpiece for Your Holiday Table

Wednesday, September 16 (for Rosh Hashanah) or

Tuesday, November 24 (for Thanksgiving) or

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 (fresh greens and silk flowers for Christmas)

6 pm to 9 pm.  One session 3 hours $30 per person.  $35 materials fee. 

Design your own table centerpiece for each holiday.  All levels welcome.  Instructor will provide a selection of vases and floral materials to work with. Maximum 12 students.  Teacher:  Mata Bottum Ziegler

 

Get Familiar With Your Digital Camera

Sunday September 27, 2009 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm One session 2 hours  $15 per person. No materials fee. Do you own a digital camera but are not sure what all the features are?  Come and learn.  Bring your camera with you.  Maximum 20 students. Teacher:  Jay Remar

 

Beginning Precious Metal Clay

Monday September 14 and Monday September 21, 2009 or

Monday October 5, and Monday October 12, 2009 Two sessions 3 hours $30 per person

Learn the basics of PMC and create a pendent for yourself or a gift. If you want to come in for extra studio time, you need to sign up for that time separately.  Materials fee $49 due at the start of the class.  Additional packs of PMC available at $44 each. Maximum 12 students.  Teacher:  Paula Atwell

 

European 4-in-1 Bracelet

Tuesday September 15, 2009 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm or Tuesday October 27 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm or Saturday October 31 3:00 am to 5:00 pm or Tuesday December 8 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm One session 2  hours each $30 per person

Make and take home a beautiful Chain Maille bracelet!  This 2 hour lesson covers how to open and close jump rings, the European 4-in-1.  Kits will be available for purchase at the class in Copper, $20.00, or Anodized Aluminum, $20.00, or Silver for $50.00 or you may bring your own supplies.  Kits come in a muslin drawstring bag and include jump rings, wire, 2 pair chain nose pliers, bead mat and emery board.  Additional jump rings will also be available for purchase.  Maximum 12 students.  Teacher: Katie Mullins

 

Make Your Own Ear Wires

Tuesday September 15, 2009 or October 21 or November 10 or December 8 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm One session 2  hours each $30 per person

Never run out of ear wires again!  This 2 hour lesson covers how to make 5 ear wire styles including French Hoops, Latching Wires, Long Drops, Wrapped Shepherd’s Hook. 

Materials:  28" 20 gauge wire for Ear Wires; 8" 18 gauge wire for Clasps; 1 pair chain nose pliers;1 pair wire cutters;
1 pair round nose pliers; Ruler; Emery board.
Copper and silver wire will be available for purchase at the class.  Students can also bring their own craft wire. Price will be based on the current
London fixed price (estimate between $6.00 to $9.00 total for Copper wire).  Chain nose pliers, wire cutters and Round nose pliers will be available during the class for the student to borrow (limited number of tools will be available for purchase).  Maximum 12 students.  Teacher: Katie Mullins

 

Love Knot Ring

Tuesday October 21 or November 10 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm One session 2  hours each $30 per person

Learn basic Love Knot Ring and two variations of this medieval style. 

Materials list: 36" 18 gauge Copper wire;  1 Pair Chain nose pliers; 1 rubber, nylon or rawhide hammer; 1 pair wire cutters; 1 emery board.
Copper wire will be available for purchase at the class for $3.60 for 3' ($.10 per inch).  Students may bring their own silver or craft wire. Chain nose pliers, wire cutters and Round nose pliers will be available during the class for the student to borrow (limited number of tools will be available for purchase).  Maximum 12 students.  Teacher: Katie Mullins

 

Intermediate Precious Metal Clay

Monday August 18 and Monday July 25, 2009 or

Monday October 19, and Monday October 26, 2009 6 pm to 9 pm Two sessions 3 hours $30 per person

Learn design techniques using PMC paper and syringe to create a pendant, earrings or bead. If you want to come in for extra studio time, you need to sign up for that time separately.  Materials fee $49 due at the start of the class. Additional packs of PMC available at $44 each.  Maximum 12 students.   Teacher:  Paula Atwell

 

Introduction to Chain Maille

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm  or Tuesday October 13 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm  Tuesday November 17 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm or Wednesday December 16 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm or Saturday October 31 10:00 am to 12 noon  One session 2  hours each $30 per person

Make and take home two beautiful Chain Maille bracelets!  This 2 hour lesson covers how to open and close jump rings, the Single Chain with Flowers and the Double Chain weaves.  Kits will be available for purchase at the class in Copper, $20.00, or Anodized Aluminum, $20.00, Silver for $50.00 or you may bring your own supplies.  Kits come in a muslin drawstring bag and include jump rings, wire, 2 pair chain nose pliers, bead mat and emery board.  Additional jump rings will also be available for purchase.  Maximum 12 students.  Teacher: Katie Mullins

 

Basic Byzantine

September 22, 2009 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm or Tuesday October 13 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm or Tuesday October 27 6:30 pm to 6:30 pm or Tuesday November 17 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm or Wednesday December 16 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm or Saturday October 31 12:30 am to 2:30 pm One session 2  hours each $30 per person. Make and take with you a stunning Byzantine weave bracelet.  This 2 hour lesson covers how to weave the Byzantine pattern.  Kits will be available for purchase at the class in Copper, $20.00, or Anodized Aluminum, $20.00, Silver $50.00 or you may bring your own supplies.  Kits come in a muslin drawstring bag and include jump rings, wire, 2 pair chain nose pliers, bead mat and emery board.  Additional jump rings will also be available for purchase.  Maximum 12 students.  Teacher:  Katie Mullins

 

PMC Certification Class Offered by Lake Erie Artists Gallery
Lake Erie Artists Gallery will host a Rio Rewards PMC Certification class, sponsored by
Rio Grande, from 9 am to 5 pm October 23, 24, and 25, 2009. Taught by Terry Kovalcik, well known PMC artist, the class will be held at our facility at Shaker Square, 13129 Shaker Boulevard, Cleveland, OH44120.

The Rio Grande Rio Rewards PMC Certification class is designed for serious and dedicated PMC enthusiasts who already have experience using this amazing material.
Each student who completes the class is enrolled in the Rio Grande Rio Rewards program, allowing them to received discounts on PMC and other items from
Rio Grande.  In addition, the student receives a one year membership to the PMC Guild--a $30 value.  The class is limited to no more than 12 students.  All needed materials are supplied and the cost for the class is just $425.
Please contact
Rio Grande today to reserve your place in this class.  Call 866-346-2698 or email education@riogrande.com.

Need more information?  Send an email to: sales@lakeerieartists.com or mail to: Lake Erie Artists Gallery, 13129 Shaker Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120 or call 216-752-9960.

 

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