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| ARTS NEWS: Metal Clay Workshop Scheduled |
| Roxanne Schick | 3/12/10 |
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Exciting New Workshop
Pagosa Springs Arts Council is pleased to announce The Art of Metal Clay, an introduction to making pure silver jewelry in a day will be taught by instructor Delores Highsmith. The class will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2-5:00 p.m. The registration deadline is March 15, 2010. You can either bring your lunch or go out during the lunch break. The two hours are needed for the clay firing time. The location of the workshop is Pagosa Pottery, 135 Country Drive (at their new location in the City Market Plaza).
You will learn beginning jewelry creation techniques using Art Clay Silver. The exciting thing about this clay is you do not need to have any metalsmithing or drawing skills to create beautiful finished silver objects. If you already work with metals, this material can inspire new ideas or add dimension to your work. Do you make beautiful beaded work and are tired of trying to find the right end pieces or clasps? Customize your work and make your own with the new metal clays! Are you a quilter or create with fabrics or felting? You can make beautiful hand crafted custom buttons to add to your handmade work. Do you work in ceramic arts? Add beautiful fine silver veneers to your work!
WHAT IS METAL CLAY? Metal Clay is a relatively new material to the art and crafts world. The clay is made from a non-toxic binder and powdered metal. It is made from recycled silver recovered from the photography industry. In its unfired form, the clay can be formed by stamping, rolling, texturing and shaping into beads, vessels, buttons and small jewelry pieces. When the metal clay object is fired, the binder burns away leaving behind a fine silver (.999), gold (22-24K), copper, bronze, steel or stainless steel object that can then be refined using traditional fabrication techniques.
This class is for students just beginning to explore this medium. The class consists of a directed project focused on building your skills with all metal clays. Each student will be provided with a class supply kit of silver clay and instructional handouts. Sets of clay tools will be available to use during class only.
Metal Clay Essentials: Handling and conditioning the clay, basic clay forming techniques, texture stamping, mold making, adding clay elements, working with the dry clay, finishing techniques, repairs, firing techniques.
Delores Highsmith is a Senior Art Clay Silver Instructor and Bronze/Copper Clay Instructor, Metalsmith, Jewelry Designer, Glass Bead Maker and PSAC Board Member. You may view Delores’ work on her website.
The class fee is $70 plus a supply fee of $28 (includes the Silver Clay). The supply fee is due at the time of registration. Register at Pagosa Pottery during business hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) The class fee can be prepaid or paid during class. Please make all checks payable to PSAC. You may contact David or Cadence Green (Pagosa Pottery) at 731-3311.
Floral Easter Baskets
 Jenny of Angela’s Flowers will be teaching a workshop on Floral Arrangement of Easter Baskets Saturday, March 27 at The Studio on 450 Lewis St., third floor. With Jenny’s guidance, you will become familiar with color usage and floral combinations that follow the principals of art in height and design. During this Basket Design Class you will make fun and whimsical Easter baskets. Jenny has been a florist most of her life and has owned Angela’s Flowers for more than 10 years. She has competed in floral competitions in Nevada and Montana.
Jenny is often quoted as saying, “You don’t need to be afraid of flowers¬¬ and this is an art that you will be able to use for the rest of your lives.” The class cost is $30 members; $45 non-members and the cost of supplies is $25-$30. Call 264-5020 to register and prepay for the class.
Call to Artists
We have a Call to Artists for their intent to participate in the 2010 Artists’ Studio and Gallery Tour. Please visit our website at www.pagosa-arts.com to download the PDF. Artists intending to participate on the studio tour must submit their Intent to Participate form and required registration/entry fee by March 19.
Artist’s Luncheons
PSAC is offering another great way for artists and Board members to get together, share ideas, inspire one another, and build PSAC together. Join our artists luncheons every 3rd Friday of the month at noon at Nello’s Bistro in the uptown City Market plaza. Our next luncheon will be held on March 19.
PSAC 2010 Exhibit Schedule
Please make note that the 2010 PSAC Exhibits will be held in The Gallery at Town Hall.
April 22 – Advanced High School Art Students Exhibit
May 20 – Pagosa Springs Photography Club Exhibit
June 17 - 7th Annual Juried Exhibit: A Regional Art Competition
July 15 - All Things Horse
August 12 – Soft Art: Decorative and Wearable
September 9 - Art of the American West
October 7 – PSAC Artist Member’s Exhibit
November 4 - Watercolor: Denny & Ginnie & the Gang
Renewing Members
PSAC would like to extend a hearty thank you to Kraftin’ Post, Pagosa Pottery and Lantern Dancer for renewing your business memberships. Thank you also to renewing members: James and Catherine Van Liere, Bill and Yvonne Ralston, Al Olson, Bard and Linda Bennett, Marti and Philip Parrish, and Bill and Carol Fulenwider.
New Members
Welcome and thank you, Lama Gyurme Rabgyes for becoming a member of PSAC and supporting the arts in our community. We appreciate your support.
Member Artists on Website
We’ve made a few changes on our website, the most important of which is a listing of our member artists. We’ve made it easier now than ever before for everyone to get to know the amazing, talented artists we have in our community and surrounding area. Log onto www.pagosa-arts.com and click on the Artist Listing button. Visit our site often, as we continue to add artists and new features..
New Location for PSAC
The Arts Council office is located in The Club building at 450 Lewis St., B-2. Our phone number is 970- 264-5020. The new email address is info@pagosa-arts.com. Our workshops will continue to be held in the Community Center Arts and Crafts Room until March 31 and after April 1 they will be held in The Studio at the Club. The 2010 Exhibits will be held in the Rotunda of Town Hall thanks to their gracious offer to host these events. So all in all we are looking forward to the new changes, new venue and are excited about the 2010 season for the Pagosa Springs Arts Council.
Winter Schedule
The new winter hours for PSAC are 12-5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You may email us at info@pagosa-arts.com or leave a message at 264-5020. Also be sure to visit our website at www.pagosa-arts.com for additional information.
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