PURPOSE            

The PMC+ Certification program is a three day class that teaches specific techniques using the 4 types of PMC+ (clay type, paste, syringe and sheet). The class systematically takes the student from simple to more complex projects. The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable with silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing, using 8 different projects. The techniques are very specific but the students are allowed room for personal creativity in their designs. This understanding of PMC+ will offer solid base for the student to begin to use PMC+ more extensively. We encourage students who successfully complete the course to teach the basics, demonstrate and share this new experience. 

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Level I Certification is for anyone who is interested in learning the major techniques using the major forms of PMC+ clay in an intensive workshop setting.    The objective of this workshop is to teach techniques, and NOT to necessarily turn out perfect project pieces.   If your first desire is to make some wonderful pieces of jewelry, say, to wear, you might be more interested in taking the CBJA sequence of 7-10 precious metal clay courses, where you have more time so spend working on any particular project.    While prior training in PMC+ or other metal clay is not a prerequisite for Level 1 Certfication, we strongly encourage that you not register for this class before you have had at least 1 class in metal clay, or have spent some time on your own working with metal clay.     Participants without any hands-on experience with metal clay are at a particular disadvantage in this workshop.     

EVALUATION

All the eight projects must be completed and will be evaluated by a Senior Instructor. The pieces are evaluated on construction, design and finishing. Students who do not complete their projects during class can take up to 1 month to submit the work to their instructor for evaluation. When the student has satisfactorily completed the course, he/she will qualify for dealer pricing from PMC Connection.

PROJECTS        

Technical sheets for the projects are provided. You may use these sheets to help you prepare classes or for personal reference. We hope you will develop and teach introductory classes. We will assist you any way we can. However, only our Senior Instructors can certify students.

SHARING              

This is one of the most exciting media ever created. We will share tools, ideas and marketing strategies. The products are easy to use, the process is almost magical and the pieces become precious metal objects. The class is fun and the experience will open a new channel for your creativity.

These projects cover the basic use of PMC+ clay, paste, syringe and sheet types. The Senior Instructor will do the demonstrations, guide and evaluate the students.

PROJECTS BY PMC+ TYPE:

1.      Reversible slide pendant with texture and stone setting.

2.      Beads – assorted sizes, cores and decorations. 

3.      2 Dimensional syringe drawing

4.      3 D syringe ring project with optional torch firing. 

5.      Amphora or Birdhouse  – hollow form

6.      Free form paper project pendant or sculpture. 

7.      Dichroic glass pendant

     8.      Origami or fabric folding project

Student Supply List:

Virtually all of the basic tools, clay and supplies will be provided.   Students invariably want to use more clay than that provided.   Some incidentals, such as a fine silver pin back, and a synthetic faceted stone which are used in these projects, are not provided as part of the fee, but may be purchased at Be Dazzled, or brought with the student.

[AGAIN, NOTE:  Even though the registration fee covers most of the supplies and tools a participant will need, most participants spend about $100.00 more on additional clay and supplies]

Students are encouraged to find and bring as much of the material listed below as they like -- there are always lots of tools and supplies you might like to work with.    Don't spend much effort getting these things.

SUPPLIES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE (from the instructor or at the shop, or you may want to bring some of these with you):

1. CZ's and lab grown faceted stones  (any shape or size)
2. silver jump rings
3. 20-gauge fine silver wire
4. sterling silver chains
5. additional PMC+ -- all forms (you are provided with some PMC+ for these certification projects)
6. cork clay
7. fine silver pin back
8. fine silver eye pin, closed loop