Center for Beadwork &  Jewelry Arts:  Curriculum: Electives:Polymer and Metal Clay

CBJA

Mission

Board,Staff

About Us

Curriculum

Philosophy and Principal Components

Orientation Classes

Core Curriculum

Electives

Bead Stringing

Bead Weaving

Business

Polymer and Metal Clay

PMC+ Certification

Fiber Arts

General

Lampwork and Fused Glass

Silversmithing

Wire Work

Advanced Study Groups

Admission/Registration

Policies & Procedures

Artists In Residence

Academic Calendar

CENTER for BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS
718 Thompson Lane, Ste 123
Nashville, Tennessee  37204
PHONE:  615-292-0610
FAX:   615-292-0610
www.landofodds.com
/beadschool/

beadschool@landofodds.com

Location, Lodging, Access by Car, Plane

 

Center For Beadwork & Jewelry Arts - beadworking and jewelry-making classes


Student Orientation & Curriculum Guide 
Curriculum
Electives: Polymer and Metal Clays

Polymer and metal clays have revolutionized the arts of bead and jewelry making.    These materials create many new possibilities for design, as well as new opportunities for more people to participate in our professions.

Course Electives:

POLYMER CLAY

Core Courses
CLAYPC4301:  Getting Started With Polymer Clay
CLAYPC4302:  Building 2-D Designs in 3-D:  Canes

Electives
CLAYPC4303:  More Caning - Geometrics
CLAYPC4304:  More Caning - Picture Canes
CLAYPC4305:  Imitative Techniques - Ivory and Jade
CLAYPC4306:  Imitative Techniques - Turquoise, Lapis, & Rose Quartz
CLAYPC4307:  Imitative Techniques - Dichroic and Fiorato Glass
CLAYPC4308:  Using Liquid Polymer Clay
CLAYPC4309:  Mica Shift: Two Metallic Colors from One
CLAYPC4310:  Translucent Techniques
CLAYPC4311:  Endless Possibilities with Polymer Clay
CLAYPC4351:  Using Transfers with Polymer Clay
CLAYPC4391:  Advanced Comparative Analysis of Polymer Clay Techniques


METAL CLAY


Core Courses
CLAYMT4001: Getting Started With Metal Clay - Slab Pendant
CLAYMT4002: Surface Embellishments: Pendant and Earrings


Electives
CLAYMT4005: Coils and Logs
CLAYMT4006: Hollow Forms
CLAYMT4007:  Turning Textiles and Natural Materials Into Silver -- Almost the Midas Touch
CLAYMT4008:  Making and Using Molds with PMC+
CLAYMT4106:  Beads
CLAYMT4107:  Rings

 

PMC+ Level One Certification 3-Day Workshop
PMC+ Level Two Certification 3-Day Workshop
PMC+ Advanced Weekend Workshops



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PMC+ clay firing:   Anyone who has taken a metal clay class at Be Dazzled Beads or through the Center for Beadwork & Jewelry Arts, may fire up to 3 small pieces each week at no charge, and may fire additional pieces at a charge of $1.00 per piece.   Larger pieces will be charged $1.00 per piece.     Anyone who has purchased their PMC+ clay at Be Dazzled Beads may fire up to 3 pieces free each week.     While Be Dazzled and CBJA will take great care of your pieces, as green ware prior to firing, and during and after firing, neither Be Dazzled Beads nor CBJA will be responsible for any damage or breakage to your pieces, or if they are lost or stolen.    You may also tumble these pieces at a cost of $1.00 per piece.     Pieces are fired every Thursday morning.