Announcing the September contest winners:
Janeen Sorensen a follower of the Pouncing Rain Blog http//:pouncingrain.blogspot.com,
Giuliana Ragnone Johnston, a Pouncing Rain “liker” at http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1459581652944&s and
Jazzy_Della a twitter follower. http://twitter.com/PouncingRain.
Congratulations! Your beads are at our front desk with your name on them, ready to be picked up.
Located in Bellingham, Washington (between Seattle and Vancouver, BC) at: 521 Kentucky Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 Pouncing Rain Jewelry and Metal Working Center is a community education center. We offer ongoing weekly classes in jewelry making and silversmithing, as well as one and two day workshops in various other jewelry making techniques. We have a studio membership program for students and community jewelry/metal artist to work independently in our fully equipped studio.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Fold Formed Cuff Bracelet Class
Our newest class, fold formed cuff bracelet will be held this coming Sunday October 17, 20010 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. It is $65.00 which includes all the materials to make a personal statement in metal. You will learn basic fold forming techniques as well as how to texture and shape your copper sheet into this very cool cuff bracelet. This cuff is perfect for a man or woman so think about the holidays just around the corner for gift ideas.
Friday, October 1, 2010
New Book! Sculptural Metal Clay Jewelry by Kate McKinnon
Just in! This author is one of our favorites and this book includes a DVD.
Learn the art of metal clay from master teacher and jewelry artist, Kate McKinnon. Known for her signature style featuring sculptural forms, moving parts, and organic designs, she offers her metal-clay jewelry tips, tricks, and techniques in this detailed workshop-in-a-book featuring step-by-step photography, instruction, and a DVD of key techniques.
Sculpture Metal Clay Jewelry, begins with an overview of the properties of metal clay, including safety information and metalsmithing terms. Next, Kate offers detailed techniques for creating a variety of components, settings, findings, attachments, 3-D forms, and textured effects that are the foundation of her jewelry designs. All of the techniques are shown with step-by-step photography. For added instructional assistance, meet the author and see her techniques in action on the enclosed DVD. The technique section is followed by 10 unique projects that combine the foundation techniques with one-of-a kind design elements. Projects include three-dimensional rings, organic chain designs, metal clay, and bead pendants, and more. All the designs have components made from metal clay including the clasps, chain, and settings, moveable and removable pieces, unusual textures and patinas, unique construction and engineering, plus creative ways to incorporate beads. This book offers jewelry artists both the techniques and design inspiration needed to create gallery-level jewelry that is truly art to wear.
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