Precious Metal Clay Basics Workshop
May 2nd, 2008 . by Light PathsMay 10 * * Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Facilitated by Janice Colvin
Janice Colvin has designed jewelry for many years.
She began working with precious metal clay (PMC) five years ago,
Today Janice creates jewelry pieces using a combination of PMC
sterling silver, crystal, pearls and glass beads.
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Janice Colvin has designed jewelry for many years. She began working with precious metal clay (PMC) five years ago, and today creates jewelry pieces using a combination of PMC, sterling silver, crystal, pearls and glass beads. She co-owns Sandpiper Gallery and Gifts in Grasonville (Kent Narrows, next to Fisherman’s Inn) with her daughter Kristina, who also is a jewelry designer. Janice holds PMC Certification Artisan Levels I and II, and offers classes in PMC and other jewelry making techniques at her shop and at other venues such as Anne Arundel Community College and Jonas Attic in St. Michaels. She is also an award winning quilt maker and writer.
“Silver is a mineral that is said to mirror the soul, strengthen the connection between astral and physical bodies, and enhance intuitive and psychic energies.†Silver is mystically considered to improve speech, bring eloquence. It is also purported to attract, enhance and store the energies of gemstones, as well as draw out negative energies. Silver is related to the moon, and moon energies. Physically, crystal healing lore indicates that silver has been traditionally used to aid heptatitis treatments, eliminate toxins, expel toxins through the pores, headache, rheumatic pain, nausea and gastritis, obesity, diabetes, and increase assimilation of vitamins A and E.” (crystalandjewelry.com) All from a little pendant and/or earrings!
Class fee
$90, with materials fee $55, Lunch provided by Sugar Magnolia Café’ for total of $145.
Materials fee includes tool kit and 1 package (16 grams) of PMC clay.
Other materials provided by Instructor.
Advanced Registration is required by May 4
by email (info@light-paths.org) or phone 410-758-3589
