Katharine Prejean
I have experimented with all sorts of arts and crafts, from sewing, to crocheting and quilting, to cross stitching, to smocking, to stained glass. I have done papier-mâché ornaments and even attempted acrylic painting! But I never pursued these for very long because I didn't feel any of the mediums truly connected to my artistic self or even expressed my personal creativity. My artistic self was dormant and waiting to be expressed.
So the search continued until 2007, when I attended an introductory class creating jewelry using silver metal clay taught by a local artist. This was an instant love affair! I found my artistic voice. I was hooked, and have never looked back.
I am not formally trained as a jeweler. My creativity, long dormant, began to evolve, filling that small void in my completeness! The fundamental need to express myself using my God given gift or talent is blossomed. My creativity, my dreams fulfilled!
Most of my creations have metal clay as its focal point. Metal clay is a clay-like medium used to make jewelry, beads and small sculpture. It consists of very small particles of metals, such as silver, bronze, copper, gold or platinum, mixed with an organic binder and water. Metal clay can be shaped and textured just like any soft clay, by hand or using moulds. After drying, it can be fired in a variety of ways including a kiln, or with a handheld gas torch. The binder burns away, leaving the pure, sintered metal. I am a member of Louisiana Craft Guild.
PMC Certification through Rio Rewards - 2011
INTRODUCTION TO PMC3 METAL CLAY
Dates/Times:
Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
June 2, 2012
(ONE DAY WORKSHOP)
Level: Any
Class Price: $110
Materials fee: $65 *note price may fluctuate slightly due to market pricing for silver.
Tools kit: $35
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8
Dates/Times:
Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
June 16, 2012 (ONE DAY WORKSHOP)
Level: Intro to PMC class or prior PMC experience.
Class Price: $120
Materials fee: $60 for 1 pk 25mg PMC3 and 2 cubic zirconium
Intermediate Tool Kit: $25
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8
Dates/Times:
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
July 28 - 29, 2012
(TWO DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP)
Level: Intro to PMC class or prior PMC experience.
Class Price: $180
Materials fee: $140 *note price may fluctuate slightly due to market pricing for silver and will include 1 pkg. of 25g PMC and 1 syringe of PMC.
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8
Dates/Times:
Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
(ONE DAY WORKSHOP)
August 4, 2012
Level: Intro to PMC class or prior PMC experience.
Class Price: $120
Materials fee: $60 *note price may fluctuate slightly due to market pricing for silver, and will include 1 pkg. of 25g PMC.
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8
PMC3 - Creating Your Own Texture Sheets & Molds For Use In Your PMC Creations
Dates/Times:
Dates and times of next class TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking this course.
(ONE DAY WORKSHOP)
Level: Intro to PMC class or prior PMC experience.
Class Price: $70
Materials fee: $5
Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 8
