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No matter what your level
may be, Atelier PAW offers a wide variety of classes you
can take to get started or improve and learn new skills.
We have classes for someone just wanting to make few items,
for those that are serious creators and strategically
planned courses for those wanting to teach or go into
business for themselves.
Our student support program offers online boutique where
everyone can showcase and sell their creations and teaching
support. Before you go out on your own to teach after
completing the required courses, you can teach as an assistant
in one of our classes. Or, we can come to your first class
and be your assistant.
If you do not have any experience in any of the media
we offer, we recommend that you take the intro class.
If then you decide this is the hobby or career you want
to pursue, talk to our instructors to plan out your course.
Hope to see you soon!
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You will notice that most
classes are not set for any particular dates. Although
there maybe some restrictions by class locations, as long
as your preferred date and time is not full, YOU will
tell us know when you would like to take the class. But
remember, RESERVATION IS
NEEDED to attend any of our classes. Same
day reservation is possible. But because we have to prepare
materials for certain classes, at times, we may not be
able to accept the same day reservation. |
Call
866-546-5241
for information or reservation |
Open
Workshop
| Povided the studio
is not full with class, anyone who has taken a class
with us are welcome to come by and use our facility
for creating your master piece. |
Help with
your project - $15.00/Hr (One hour min)
If you get stuck with your project, bring it in
for advise or lesson on a technique you need to
complete your project.
Facility Usage - $5.00/Hr (Two hour min)
Use the tools, including kiln and tumbler. (No instructions
or advise will be given by the instructor)
Kiln Firing Only (As many as you can fit
in our kiln) - $5.00 per firing.
You must take the piece(s) home after firing for
Finishing (Polishing).
Finishing - $5.00/Hr (One hour min)
Polishing, Livur of Sulfur ($1.00 Extra), tumbling
and using our rotary tool. |
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Precious Metal Clay,
PMC, is an exciting material developed and patented
in the 1990s by Mitsubishi Materials of Japan. Microscopic
particles of silver are mixed with a moist binder
to create a material that has the feel and working
properties of modeling clay. Using simple tools,
objects are easily given shape, texture, and character.
After air-drying, the objects are heated to temperatures
approaching the melting point of the metal, where
the particles fuse together to make a dense, fully
metallic object. Fired PMC work can be polished,
soldered, enameled, and enjoyed like any other silver
item. PMC is available in three different versions
of silver and in a 22k gold alloy.
The goal of the class is to make the student comfortable
with silver clay techniques for making, firing and
finishing. The techniques are very specific but
the students are allowed room for personal creativity
in their designs. |
About
the Class Fees and Materials
Unless
otherwise stated, all class fees include material
and lesson.
Although we will have loaner tools, they are limited.
If you have your own tools, you are encouraged
to bring them. If you are not sure what to bring,
please call us.
| Skill
Level |
Class
Description(Click on the class title for a
sample picture) |
| Beginner |
Introduction
to PMC
$30.00
- Class Duration - Approx 2 1/2 hours
Exactly as the title states. By having you
create a simple ring or a pendant, you will
familiarize yourself with the clay. Come ready
to ask questions, design ideas and the possibility
of PMC. |
| Beginner |
Ring
Making with PMC
$50.00
- Class Duration - Approx 3hours
Learn the basic technique on making ring.
Rope ring, wide band with, ring with CZ's,
finishing techniques and more. One CZ is included
in the class fee. Additional CZ's are available
for purchase at the class (Starting at $0.75). |
| Beginner |
Pendant
Making with PMC
$50.00
- Class Duration - Approx 3hours
The basic technique on making pendants. Learn
how to texture, set CZ's, finishing techniques
and more. One CZ is included in the class
fee. Additional CZ's are available for purchase
at the class (Starting at $0.75). |
| Beginner |
Leaf
Pendant Making with PMC3
Paste
$40.00
- Class Duration - Approx 2hours
Learn how to make a leaf pendant using a real
leaf. We will also show you of different projects
you can do on your own after the class. CZ's
are available for purchase at the class (Starting
at $0.75). |
| Intermediate |
Setting
Natural Stones in PMC
$70.00
- Class Duration - Approx 4hours
The technique of setting round or oval natural
stones which can not be fired. The class will
be taught using a small or medium size stone. |
| Intermediate |
Torch
Firing PMC
$70.00
($50.00 if you have your own torch)- Class
Duration - Approx 3hours
Torch firing is a good alternative firing
of your PMC instead of Kiln. Come and learn
the do's and don't's of torch firing. |
| Intermediate |
Embelish
your PMC in Gold with Aura22
$100.00
- Class Duration - Approx 4hours
Add a gold accent to your PMC. Learn how to
add gold the simple way by using AURA22. (Hand
torch($20) and a portable hot plate($10) are
required for this class. If you do not have
one, they will be available for sale at the
class). |
| Intermediate |
Add
Gold with KeumBoo
$120.00
- Class Duration - Approx 4hours
Learn the ancient old technique of KeumBoo.
(Portable hot plate($10) and a Agate Burnisher
($12) are required for this class. If you
do not have one, they will be available for
sale at the class). |
| Advanced |
Setting
Natural Stones in PMC
Part II
$200.00
- Class Duration - 1 day or 8hours
The technique of setting any shape natural
stones which can not be fired. The class will
be taught using a small or medium size stone. |
| Advanced |
Making
Hinged Box with PMC
$200.00
- Class Duration - 1 day or 8hours
Learn how to make a hinged box using PMC.
Make your very own treasure box. |
Although there are many certification programs available in the U.S., most only consist of about 20 techniques which you will run through in a day or two. If you are looking to get certified only to receive the discount, that is for you.
For those who are serious about learning the proper techniques, we focus on teaching the correct techniques and because our course is based on the Japanese Guild Certification, we have over 80 check points enabling you to learn techniques not taught in the U.S. |
| Beginner |
PMC
Guild Japan Certification Beginning Step 1
$275.00
- Class Duration - 16 hours |
| Beginner |
PMC
Guild Japan Certification Beginning Step 1
$275.00
- Class Duration - 16 hours
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| Intermediate |
PMC
Guild Japan Certification Intermediate Step 1
$325.00
- Class Duration - 16 hours |
| Intermediate |
PMC
Guild Japan Certification Intermediate Step 2
$325.00
- Class Duration - 16 hours |
| Advanced |
PMC
Guild Japan Certification Advanced Step 1
$325.00 - Class
Duration - 16 hours |
| Advanced |
PMC
Guild Japan Certification Advanced Step 2
$325.00
- Class Duration - 8hours |
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| Many of us imagine
the process of making candles to be arduous, time
consuming and messy. We might picture a cluttered
kitchen with numerous pots, molds, wicks etc. Only
after extensive effort, we may finally be rewarded
for the fruits of our labors with our desired result
– a candle. |
| Skill
Level |
Class
Description(Click on the class title for a
sample picture) |
| Beginner |
Simple Candle
Making
$20.00
- Class Duration - Approx 1 1/2 hours
E xperience the fun, satisfaction and pride
that comes from creating a personalized, high
quality, natural candle. |
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| Investment Casting
(The Lost Wax Process) has been practised for thousands
of years, with lost wax process being one of the
oldest known metal forming techniques. From 5000
years ago, when bees wax formed the pattern, to
today’s high technology waxes, refractory materials
and specialist alloys, the castings ensure high
quality components are produced with the key benefits
of accuracy, repeatability, versatility and integrity. |
| Skill
Level |
Class
Description(Click on the class title for a
sample picture) |
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