2009 MCWC Pre-Conference Class InformationOnline Registration is Closed! Click Here to Register Online! Register via Phone 9am – 5pm CST U.S. Toll-free: 866-381-0100 Phone: 708-857-8800 The Pre Conference Classes have begun!  Jewelry Design: Pre–Conference WorkshopInstructor: Alan RevereDate: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 50 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $500.00 (kit included!) Description: It isn’t often that conference attendees are given the opportunity of taking a Master Class from one of the World’s preeminent jewelry designers. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best! This hands–on seminar proceeds from the concept that ideas for jewelry come from an unlimited variety of stimuli in two specific realms. Original ideas spring from these two limitless resources: interpretation of internal visualization and abstraction of external images. Lead by the instructor, participants generate new and original concepts for jewelry design using such materials as clay, foil and paper. Two projects are presented, each opening the door to myriad possibilities to explore and systematically develop. Instruction and discussion stress the theory and process of design as participants learn to develop original models and sketches. Participants learn Revere’s systematic approach for expanding and refining original concepts. The method, which is a combination of traditional European approaches, American innovation and Revere’s own insights, has enabled him to earn national and international jewelry design awards over the past three decades.  Hand Crochet Chain in Fine SilverInstructor: Michael David SturlinDates: Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 2–Day Registration Fee: $400.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $50.00 Kit Includes: fine silver wire, crochet needles, and spindles. Description: Create the ultimate handmade chain to showcase your jewelry designs. Under the guidance of internationally renowned goldsmith Michael David Sturlin, learn to fabricate his signature style, award-winning, hand crochet technique. Each student will use a needle and fine silver wire to produce a supple and elegant bracelet or necklace chain, ready for a clasp. Workshop focuses on perfecting the process; fabricating, annealing, and drawing the chain, and includes discussion of procedures for attaching findings, bails, clasps and components. This workshop is process oriented and suitable for students of any level. No previous experience in textiles, metalsmithing or jewelry making of any kind is necessary. Students will bring the following tools: Chain nose pliers; round nose pliers; flush, side cutting or end cutting pliers; small tin or plastic box; metal ruler; optivisor (#5 lens) or reading glasses (300 to 350), writing materials. For this technique the correct magnification is essential. Students should bring visual aid for clear vision at a distance of 7 inches from tip of the nose.  Setting Gemstones in Metal ClayInstructor: Lorrene DavisDate: Monday July 13, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $68.00 Kit Includes: all stones needed, Lorrene’s gemsetting book, 27 grams ACS Slow Dry Clay Description: This intensive, seven hour workshop will focus on making four different kinds of stone settings. Students will learn how to make: a bezel set small round stone, bezel set too large of a stone for metal thickness; a marquise set stone; a flush set stone. The stones will be set in an Art Clay Silver Studio Sampler that can be worn as a pendant or used as a reference tool in the workshop. Students will need to bring: Syringe and paste clay, work surface, cutting tools, rubber block, minimum 7mm drill bit, olive oil, flat and pointed paintbrushes, bushy brush, small container for clay filings, water mister, roller, textures, writing paper, scissors, empty syringe, sandwich baggie, small squares of food wrap, hydrator to store opened clay, & general use tools. 
Champlevé Enameling on Metal ClayInstructor: Pam EastDate: Monday July 13, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $85.00 Kit Includes: fired silver pendant, kit of enameling tools (inlay tools, etc.) use of enamels, kilns and supplies Description: Metal clay is uniquely suited to champlevé enameling. During class we will discuss design issues for making metal clay pieces suitable for enameling, however time does not allow for hands on metal work. Instead, you will be provided with a silver piece ready for enamel application. During class you will wet–pack enamels. Layer colors, achieve graduated shading, and learn champlevé finishing for a smooth, continuous surface. Students may bring an additional piece or two to class for enameling; however, these extra projects do not replace the main focus piece for the class. Students are encouraged to discuss these extra projects with the instructor in advance.  Mixed Metals and Weaving TechniquesInstructor: Mary HettmanspergerDate: Wednesday July 15, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 20 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $40.00 Kit Includes: copper sheeting, brass sheet, wires, embellishments, mesh, findings, patina and torch use. Description: Using copper sheeting, brass sheet, and variety of wires, students create several pieces of jewelry. Students will learn weaving and stitching techniques to incorporate into their work. All the samples made will be made from sheet metal and wires. Students will learn basic metal smith techniques, then apply weaving and fiber techniques as both cold connections and surface design. Metalwork, wire work and patinas on metal will also be covered. Once these techniques are learned students can take their knowledge to their metal clays and apply them to their work and create weaving details and wonderful surface applications. Found, recycled, dime store, industrial, beads, and hardware items can be brought by steudents to help personalize the jewelry. Bring your imagination and fun stuff to create these one–of–a–kind pieces of jewelry. Student’s supplies: Pliers, needle nose and regular, and cutters for wire. Hammer and safety glass and scissors are needed, along wtih metal sheet cutters and metal files. 
Die Cutting and Quilling with Paper Type ClayInstructor: Jen LoweDate: Tuesday July 14, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $15.00 Kit Includes: half sheet Paper Type, shared Paste Type, 3" square sheet rolled pewter Description: Take a day out of your life and come and play the JLo way! JLo? Yep! That’s me, Jen Lowe, aka J–Lo! And I do just love to play! But I don’t always follow the rules, so be prepared for new twists and spins as we take a piece of paper type metal clay, run it through a diecut machine, emboss it, and turn it into a wonderful piece of jewelry that you can wear home that day! I’ll also show you how to add layers of quilling (using both strips and circles) to your pieces. The class sample is just that – it’s a "sample". In the class, you will be able to choose from numerous dies, embossing plates, and punches. Since I’m a mixed media artist, I plan to show you how to mix it up and design a pen or pendant that you will love!!! You will have hands–on experience using paste type with paper type and a variety of options for backing paper type silver to add strength to your project. 
Caged Glass Beads – CLASS SIZE INCREASED!Instructor: Cindy PankopfDates: Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 2–Day Registration Fee: $325.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $100.00 Kit Includes: 2 large hole, soft glass lampwork beads; 14g ACS 650/1200 Slow Dry Clay; 10g ACS Syringe type with green tip; ACS Overlay Paste; 10g ACS 650/1200 Low Fire Paste; 2 fine tip paint brushes. Plastic wrap, olive oil, alcohol, q-tips, and sandpaper will be available for in class usage. Description: Glass–trapped within an ornate cage of gleaming silver. Discover how to create these unique beads of Cindy’s design in this two day pre–conference workshop. Students will learn how to cage and core soft glass beads with silver. Techniques practiced will include: use of Overlay Paste on glass, snake rolling, dry assembly, faux granulation, and firing glass with silver; most importantly, the way the two materials react with each other. The beads will be fired after class, and returned to students the following day. Student supplies: small drill bits, graduated slats, craft knife, roller, snake roller (very important), silicon tipped shaper, small cutting mat, micro files, and personal metal clay supplies. 
Textured Bezel–Set Clay PendantsInstructor: Lisa PavelkaDate: Monday July 13, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 14 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $20.00 Kit Includes:10gm 650/1200 Slow Dry Low Fire Clay, 4 oz. Polymer clay in choice of colors; Swarovski Chaton crystals; polishing cloth, small bottle of resin. For use in class: Instructor’s adhesive, patina agent, texture plates, sandpaper, straws, olive oil, pasta machine, templates and handouts. Description: This class will feature how to create economical, thin bezel frame settings that can be backfilled with polymer clay and rolled tube bezel suspensions. Students will also learn two methods for creating patterned Millefiori canes (shown) as decorative components to fill the fired settings. Polymer is an exciting and economical way to add color to your silver work and as a foundation for working with thinner veneer applications of metal clay. Each participant will be able to create one millefiori cane for which they’ll create a backfill veneer. Methods for creating convex formation or resin domes will be covered with each student selecting the finishing method of their choice. One finished piece will be completed during this workshop. Skill level: Beginner–Advanced. Students supplies: Makins Clay extruder (or other brand of small clay extruder with large circle die) Pasta machine with C clamp is optional.  Water Etching on Metal ClayInstructor: Lyle Rayfield Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $50.00 Kit Includes: 20gm of clay, elephant ear sponge and resist, plus other consumable materials used in class. I will supply all necessary tools and equipment for students to use during the class. Description: In traditional silver work, etching is accomplished by using a strong acid to dissolve designated surface areas of a piece of metal, while leaving other areas "protected" at their original height. The result is beautiful, however the task is very tedious and the acids hazardous to your health. Enter metal clay and throw out the hazard! The same great result is now possible using water to war away the designated surfaces. In this hands–on workshop, students will create a finished water etched pendant, while learning the how–to’s of creating a raised design on metal clay using a resist and water. 
Working with BronzClayInstructor: Gordon UyeharaDate: Tuesday July 14, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $80.00 Includes: 20gm ACS Slow Dry clay, 5gm syringe clay w/nozzle, 100g bronzClay, shared SS containers and activated carbon Description: We’ll cover the basics and the latest of working with BronzClay. Get hands–on experience and learn important techniques to help you avoid the pitfalls many beginners face. Explore exciting designs by combining BronzClay and silver clay. The instructor will also share his latest work and discuss how they were created. Student supply list: (dedicated tools needed for bronze clay and silver clay) hard, non–porous worksurface; non–stick work surfaces (Teflex squares); roller; graduated slats, 1mm; craft knife; fine tip tweezers; emory board; dust mask; 2 small, nylon paintbrushes (pointed and flat); scratch brush; rubber block; polishing cloth; pencil; favorite tools 
Adding Metal Clay to Commercial SilverInstructor: Priscilla VassãoDate: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Time: 9am – 5pm Class Size: Limited to 12 Students! 1–Day Registration Fee: $200.00 Mandatory Kit Fee: $65.00 Kit Includes: sterling silver pendant, jump rings and tube; fine silver wire, one, 8mm cz, 10, 2mm CZs, 5gm ACS clay, 10gm ACS Paste, shared ACS syringe, Overlay Paste, and Oil Paste; lace, porcelain saucer. Description: See how sterling silver and silver clay can walk hand–in–hand. Work on a beautiful, 2–part pendant that explores innovative uses of silver clay in syringe, clay and paste form. Students will learn how to make and incorporate delicate silver lace into a silver frame, use syringe–type silver clay to create interesting textures, and set stones of different sizes on sterling silver pieces. Multiple firings and post–firing additions will bring your creations one step closer to traditional jewelry–making. Basic experience with metal clay in syringe, paste and clay forms is required. Students need to bring: your favorite tools; sanding sponges; magnifier; paint brushes, flat, size 4, round size 2; needle tool; sanding pads; tin snips or metal shears. Pre-Conference Schedule by Room
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