Summer Classes at Buchanan Art Center

I'm excited to announce my Summer Teaching Schedule

SUMMER CLASSES -  This summer expand your creative knowledge with a class at the Buchanan Art Center.  Below is a list of classes that I am teaching this semester. 

I've highlighted June's classes so you won't miss out on these great classes. Call soon to register and get your seat reserved.

Buchanan Art Center 269-697-4005

117 W Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107

BEGINNING KUMIHIMO BRAIDED BRACELET   WEDNESDAY, JUN 11 from 1 - 4 PM 
Darlene Troyer, Instructor                                                                 REGISTER BY JUNE 6
$40 member/ $45 nonmember - Materials included in class fee

Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braiding, using cords and ribbons that are interlaced to make beautiful corded strands. Using a modern Kumihimo disk and satin cording you will create a braided strand that will be turned into a beautiful bracelet by the end of the class. Class fee includes the Kumihimo disk, cording and metal findings needed to finish off your creation into a wearable piece of art.

FINE SILVER JEWELRY: Introduction to Silver Metal Clay   WEDNESDAY, JUN 18 from 10 AM- 5 PM
Darlene Troyer, Certified PMC Instructor                       REGISTER BY JUNE 13

 $45 member/$50 nonmember -  Plus $60 class pack fee for silver, to be purchased from instructor in class.

Create .999 fine silver jewelry designs using Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Learn the different types and properties of metal clays prior to designing a pair of earrings and a pendant. Firing, patinas and finishing techniques will also be taught. Come see how easy it is to make beautiful silver jewelry with this clay like substance. The Silver PMC must be purchased from the instructor at the start of the class. Current market price is averaging $60 and is subject to change. All basic tools will be supplied by the instructor for use in class. Bring a sack lunch and beverage.

ETCHED COPPER BRACELET BANGLE   SATURDAY, JUN 21 from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Darlene Troyer, Instructor                                                  REGISTER BY JUNE 20

$45 member /$50 non-member - Bring facemask and safety glasses

Create a beautiful etched copper cuff bracelet! Techniques on preparing copper for etching, applying designs to metal, using etching solution and forming your unique copper cuff into bangle will be taught in this class. Copper sheet, etchant and tools needed to complete your project will be provided and have been added into the cost 
of the class. It is required that you bring safety glasses and a facemask, as we will be using chemicals for etching.

BEADED KUMIHIMO BRACELET WEDNESDAY, JUL 9 from 12:30-4:30 PM

Darlene Troyer, Instructor                                                 REGISTER BY JULY 7 

$46 member/ $52 nonmember - Bring your own braiding disk.

Previous beginner class or knowledge of basic Kumihimo is required for this class. Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braiding, using cords and ribbons that are interlaced to make a beautiful corded strand. You will learn how to incorporate and interlace beads to make a beaded bracelet. Students must bring their own Kumihimo round braiding disk to this class. Class fee includes beads, cording, and metal findings needed to finish off your creation into a wearable piece of art.

SILVER LEAF PENDANT: Silver Metal Clay (PMC) SATURDAY, AUG 9 from 10 AM - 4 PM 
Darlene Troyer, Certified PMC Instructor                        REGISTER BY AUG 6
$45 member/ $50 nonmember -  Plus $45 class pack fee for silver, to be purchased from instructor in class

Create a lovely silver leaf pendant from real leaves and PMC silver metal clay! Learn how to select leaves and then apply multiple layers of silver metal clay paste to achieve stunning nature designed jewelry once they are kiln fired. Additional information and handouts will be given for applying this technique to other natural materials. Class pack includes one container of PMC paste (enough to make one leaf), suitable fresh leaves, use of teacher's supplies and kiln firing. All other basic tools will be supplied by the instructor for use in class. Bring a sack lunch and beverage.