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Free tutorials are now located in the Box application. You must become a member with this site and with Box in order to view and download the free tutorials. After joining the jewelry classroom I will send you the link to box and the free tutorials.
Otherwise, enjoy our free video tutorials!

Up Coming Classes

New PMC Level 1 Certification Class

 

  PMCC Level 1 certification is a two-day class designed for the student ready to step beyond the basics. Each of the four projects in this class combines two or more metal clay construction techniques and challenges the student to create jewelry that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Students explore and demonstrate mastery of basic hollow forms; carving green ware; ring sizing and construction, setting faceted stones, controlled syringe drawing, and forming sheet clay, as well as incorporating functional elements such as bails and embedded wire.

Projects are evaluated according to the care taken with design, joining, finishing, attention to detail, and the student’s understanding of the material covered in discussions. Completion of the class prepares the student for PMCC Certification Levels Two and Three and entities the student to a Certified Artisan discounts honored by most metal clay suppliers.

Clay and tools are included in the class fee. While the instructor will have everything you need to complete the class, please feel free to bring any tools, texture, or supplies that you enjoy working with. Some students who like to work on a larger scale also find it necessary to purchase additional silver from the instructor.


Date: Saturday and Sunday July 28 & 29 2012

Time: 9:30 - 6:30 PM
Class Fee: $399 + $35.00 Bench fee

The clay and tools you will need will be provided in class. Note:  Students may bring their favorite precious metal clay tools if desired.

Registration is through the PMC Connection. Call 866-762-2529 or register on line at PMC Connection on line registration
 

Class Location:
Janet's Studio (map will be provided after registration)
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Call  817-421-3030  to register

 Arrowhead Pendant with Cabochon stone



Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Level: Beginner
Class Fee:  $95.00

Come and create an eye-catching pendant. Beginners are welcome to attend this class taught by master instructor Janet Alexander.  You will learn metalworking techniques that will include:

  • Texturing techniques using metal punches or stamps
  • How to use a jeweler's saw
  • Soldering copper and silver
  • Sizing a bezel to an oval stone
  • How to set a cabochon stone
  • Finishing techniques including a patina


Tuition and supplies: $145.00
Requirement: Must be over 18 years old
Lunch:  A light lunch will be provided or you may bring your own if desired.  We will have plenty of soft drinks, bottled water, and gourmet coffee.

 

726 Commerce St., Suite 101
Southlake, TX 76092

Web registration: WiredUp Beads Cuttle bone class

Or call: 817-421-3030

 

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New Blog site about how I design my jewerly for customers

Posted by Janet Alexander on September 26, 2010 at 8:11pm 0 Comments

I have created a new blog site about the thought process I go through when creating jewelry for a client. Check it out at http://janetalexanderdesigns.blogspot.com
 
 
 

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How do you sell your jewelry?

Started by Janet Alexander in Selling Your Jewelry. Last reply by Diane Townsley Apr 11. 12 Replies

OK, I would like to hear input from everyone as to how they sell their jewelry. There are so many web sites on the Internet that offers artists a way to sell their work but they charge money for the…Continue

Tags: galleries, American, Craft, Council, art

Choosing a Versatile PMC Kiln

Started by Diane Townsley in Sample Title. Last reply by Janet Alexander Nov 12, 2011. 22 Replies

Hi Janet, hope you get this, I'm not sure if anyone else is reading or wants to chime in. I'm about ready to get a kiln, my 4 week PMC class is over and at about the 2 1/2 week mark, I flipped from…Continue

Tags: bronze, kilns, silver, clay, precious

PMC Class and Bronze Clay

Started by Diane Townsley in Trouble. Last reply by Diane Townsley Sep 23, 2011. 6 Replies

Hey Janet, I'm taking a short class in PMC, finally - only 4 weeks, so just scratching the surface, but we started out in the first class yesterday using bronze clay, which I'm glad for because the…Continue

Tags: testing, kiln, clay, metal, bronze

What does your workshop look like? Post a photo here.

Started by Janet Alexander in Sample Title. Last reply by Janet Alexander Aug 31, 2011. 8 Replies

Here is my workshop. It is a small wood building approx. 8' x 12' inside. I have my casting equipment in behind the shop under a canopy.  Continue

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