Workshop: July 21 & July 22 starting at 10:00 a.m. "Colored Pencil on Copper/ Design Workshop" Paige 9:07 AM 0 comments

Sign-ups Open for Colored Pencil on Copper/ Design workshop with Michelle Ross.

This is a two day workshop that will cover many techniques, but will focus on designing a bracelet that incorporates a piece of copper that is decorated with colored pencil.  

When:

July 21 & July 22 starting at 10:00am.  Brown bag lunch.

     
Where:

This workshop is at Michelle Ross' Studio in Burbank.  If you don't know where this is please contact Michelle at:  michellebariross(at)mac(dot)com

Price: 

The cost is $250.00

How do you sign-up:
You can send a check to Michelle, our treasurer, made out to New Metal Artists (NMA).  Please contact Michelle at:  michellebariross(at)mac(dot)com to get her address if you don't have a roster.  

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June 10th Meeting: "Quilling with Metal Clay" at 10:00AM Paige 2:16 PM 0 comments

"Quilling with Metal Clay"

*by Chris Brooks* 

This is going to be an amazing demo from Chris Brooks.  Chris will demo using the ancient technique of Quilling, but with metal clay.  This technique creates beautiful and delicate pieces that have a very complex look and feel.  I've been looking forward to this demo and I personally just can't wait.  And, as if that were not enough, we'll also get to check out Chris' new studio, WooHoo!!!!!!

Don't miss it!!! 

When:

Meetings start at 10:00 a.m
     
Where:

The meeting is at Chris Brooks' New Studio

You can find the address is on your Roster, or email her at pmclady(at)gmail(dot)com. 

Meeting Agenda: 
Workshop Opening up:
We will be opening up Michelle Ross' colored pencil workshop for sale this meeting.  The Workshop will cost $250.00 and held on July 21 and July 22.  Bring your checkbook or cash to hold your spot.  

Show and Tell:
Don't be shy, we'd love to see your creations and hear about what went into there creation.  Please limit it to your 3 favorites, so we have time for everyone.

Resources:
Have you discovered a new product, tool or book?  We would love to hear about it!

Dues:
Your first meeting is completely free, so come check us out and see what you think,  If you want to join, dues are $25.00 by cash or check.  That's for the whole year, you really can't beat that.

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May 21st, 2017: "I'm Melting" at 10:00am Paige 8:27 AM 0 comments

 

"I'm Melting"

*by Betsy Manheimer* 

Betsy is going to share the secrets of direct casting, which is melting metal and pouring that molten metal into something.  She will show and talk about broom casting, pasta casting, salt casting, and water casting. She will also share a handout with more ideas the process is good for, like cuttlebone.   The amount of great information is so impressive and exciting.

 

If you saw Tina's demo on sand casting, this will be a great follow-up. 

 

It's a great way to use up scraps and get organic components to use in jewelry and sculpture.

Don't miss it, this is going to really be amazing!!! 

When:

Meetings start at 10:00 a.m
     
Where:

The meeting is at Michelle Ross' Studio

If you don't know Michelle lives, just email her at mross50(at)sbcglobal(dot)net, or the address is on your Roster!!!!
 

Meeting Agenda: 
Robert Dancik Workshop:
We will discuss the workshop and sign-ups will begin, so bring your checkbook or cash
 

Fiesta of Gems:
We are all set to spend a great weekend demoing and doing outreach at Fiesta of Gems, July 8th and 9th.  Marcia and Chris will share info on display jewerly/items and sign-ups for volunteering.

Show and Tell:
Don't be shy, we'd love to see your creations and hear about what went into there creation.  Please limit it to your 3 favorites, so we have time for everyone.

Resources:
Have you discovered a new product, tool or book?  We would love to hear about it!

Dues:
Your first meeting is completely free, so come check us out and see what you think,  If you want to join, dues are $25.00 by cash or check.  That's for the whole year, you really can't beat that.

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Lisa Barth - Workshop Canceled Paige 8:00 AM 0 comments

We are so sorry to announce that due to health issues this workshop is canceled.

Michelle will contact everyone, who has signed up for the workshop, as soon as she is able.  Again we are so sorry.

Lisa Barth - This is canceled

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September 26th, 2015 Workshop: Channel Set Pendant or Earrings Paige 6:57 AM 0 comments

"Channel Set Pendant or Earrings"

*with Chris Brooks*

In this workshop we'll learn Chris' technique for "Channel Setting" square and rectangular cut stones, please note, this is not a true channel set.  This project will have all four sides enclosed with the front and back mostly open.  "Setting Stones in Metal Clay" by Jeanette Landenwitch has a different project and technique.

The pendant shown above is almost 1' long and has 5 stones (3mmx5mm) each.  Your piece can be larger, but stone should be no bigger than 6mm x 8mm each

Learning includes:
How to space the stones so they will just touch after firing
How to make clay strips the right width and thickness without any mathematics
How to keep your piece flat or allow it to curve during firing if you wish

Each step will be demonstrated along with a handout.

This one day class, requires a little precision, so this may not be a good choice for a true beginners.
 

If you are interested in this workshop please contact Michelle at:  mross50@sbcglobal.net

Where:

Paige's Studio

Culver City, CA Just west of Centinela Avenue off Washington Boulevard.

Address provided when you sign up for a workshop or join New Metal Artists.  

When: 

Most workshops, including this one, happen from

10:00am - 6:00pm

Lunch:

Please bring your own lunch.

On hand for all to share;

Coffee, tea, water, cups, plates, utensils, and napkins.     

Class Materials:

List provided to participants in due time before the workshop

Tools for General Use:

Please see The Studio post.

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August 1st - 2nd, 2015 Workshop - Lisa Barth - Designing From the Stone Paige 10:00 AM 0 comments

Canceled

"Designing from the Stone"

*with Lisa Barth*

This workshop defines the technique of Bezel Setting with Metal Clay and teaches how to "listen to the stone" before designing the setting.  Design principles are applied and illustrated to help you learn to think like a designer and respond to what is inherently offered in the stone.  The goal is to create a harmony between the stone and the metal setting.

Saturday
Power point presentation
Stone analysis - time to sketch ideas individually
Group huddle and critique of stone analysis and sketches

Templates created from final versions of sketches

Demo of making tabbed bezel wire
Tabbed bezels are made and fired
Backing plates made and bezels embedded to dry over lunch

Lunch

Work on pieces, refine and dry
Fire first round of pieces

Sunday
Fix and fill fired pieces if needed
Burnish fired pieces

Demo bezel setting
File the seams of bezels
Patina - Liver of Sulfur all pieces

Lunch

Custom fitting of bezels before setting
Setting the stones
Hand finishing the setting of the pendant

Enjoy your new piece and all the skills you've learned!!!

If you are interested in this workshop please contact Michelle at:  mross50@sbcglobal.net

Where:

Paige's Studio

Culver City, CA Just west of Centinela Avenue off Washington Boulevard.

Address provided when you sign up for a workshop or join New Metal Artists.  

When: 

Most workshops, including this one, happen from

10:00am - 6:00pm

Lunch:

Please bring your own lunch.

On hand for all to share;

Coffee, tea, water, cups, plates, utensils, and napkins.     

Class Materials:

List provided to participants in due time before the workshop

Tools for General Use:

Please see The Studio post.

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July 25th, 2015 Workshop - Silhouette Cut Pattern Earrings Paige 1:00 PM 0 comments

"Silhouette Cut Pattern Earrings"

*with Marcia Colquhoun*

Yes there is an opening for this workshop, 

contact Michelle

This workshop will take advantage of the features of the Silhouette electronic cutting machine to make a pair of elegant, unique earrings!  In this Class we'll combine Silhouette cut metal clay paper with rolled, textured metal clay to create a pair of beautiful earrings.  Along the way we'll learn some basics about manipulating images in the silhouette software, including importing, editing, replicating, rotating, resizing, and cutting, which will give you a basic tool set for creating your own intricate designs.

If you are interested in this workshop please contact Michelle at:  mross50@sbcglobal.net

Where:

Paige's Studio

Culver City, CA Just west of Centinela Avenue off Washington Boulevard.

Address provided when you sign up for a workshop or join New Metal Artists.  

When: 

Most workshops, including this one, happen from

10:00am - 6:00pm

Lunch:

Please bring your own lunch.

On hand for all to share;

Coffee, tea, water, cups, plates, utensils, and napkins.     

Class Materials:

List provided to participants in due time before the workshop

Tools for General Use:

Please see The Studio post.

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