The PMC Guild of Australia-New Zealand is continuing the Visiting Artist Program to promote education, new skills and technologies to its members. We are proud to announce that the visiting artist for 2009 is Hadar Jacobson from the U.S.A.
Hadar Jacobson is a jewellery artist, teacher and writer. In 1997 she came from Israel with her family to live in Berkeley, California. A year after silver metal clay was released in the USA, she found it in a catalogue, while looking for supplies for her metal smithing work. Hadar went on to discover the endless possibilities that this medium introduced for textures and she almost completely converted to metal clay. Over the years she has been trying to incorporate copper and bronze into her work and in 2004 she made her own copper and bronze clay. After extensive research, she has found a reliable shortened firing schedule for these clays. She is currently testing ways of combining the three metals.
Hadar's unique style is readily identifiable and over years of experience, she has explored and developed many innovative metal clay techniques, such as Flexible Clay. Her ability to see texture in everything gives her work an edge and this is clearly shown in her first self published book; The Handbook of Metal Clay – Textures and Forms.
Hadar is a gifted artisan who is generous in sharing her techniques and skills with her students. As a participant in these workshops you will gain knowledge of up to date methods of combining clays, mechanisms to join work and create hollow forms. Hadar is also known for her wonderful techniques for finishing, patina applications and assembly. These are all skills which will be explored in the classes.
This year the visiting artist will be teaching in Sydney and Melbourne only. The demand for a place in her classes is expected to be high. Financial members of the PMC Guild will be given a discount and first opportunity to join the classes until 17th April. Classes will then be open to the general public. Please see the online booking form for details.
Hadar has self published two books:
The Handbook of Metal Clay: Textures and Forms |
Silver and Bronze Clay, Movement and Mechanisms |
Hadar Jacobson Workshops throughout Australia
Sydney Location : Addison Road Gallery - Marrickville
Melbourne Location : T.B.A - the venue will be either in the Brunswick area or close to the CBD.
Class Description for Sydney and Melbourne
Sydney
Friday 2nd – ALMOST FULL – HURRY
Saturday 3rd-Sunday 4th – FULL – APPLY FOR WAITING LIST
Monday 5th – ALMOST FULL – HURRY
Melbourne
Friday 9th – ALMOST FULL – HURRY
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th – FULL – APPLY FOR WAITING LIST
Friday - 1 day workshop
Hollow Silver Earrings with flush stone setting
Using different shapes and types of molds, such as rocks, wooden and gemstone beads, mosaic tiles, sticks, straws and other found objects, we will be making hollow form earrings with PMC3 and learn how to set a stone from the inside of the form. The pieces will be fired during the break, and then we’ll practice finishing techniques, especially bringing the earrings to a smooth, matte finish.
Saturday and Sunday - 2 day workshop
Inlay of Silver in Copper Clay
On the first day we will make the copper part of a bead or a pair of earrings. These will be fired during the night.
On the second day we will make the silver part of the inlay pieces. We will fire them with a torch and learn how to finish them and bring them to a smooth, matte finish.
Monday - 1 day workshop (Sydney only)
Hollow Forms with Silver, Copper, and Bronze Clay
We will be making hollow forms (beads) from all three metals, using different kind of molds. These can later be assembled into pendants, bracelets or necklaces, consisting either of same-shape beads in three metals or beads of different colors and shapes. People who have taken the 2-day class can also prepare hollow forms for inlay. The pieces will be fired for you after the workshop.
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Tuesday-Wednesday - 2 night workshop (Sydney only)
Silver Earrings ( or Pendant ) with balled-up wire connections
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On the first night we will make the links for the earrings/pendant from PMC3. On the second night we will practice finishing techniques and learn how to connect the links with balled-up wire. |
General Tool Kit for Class
PMC tool kit and check that it contains the following items:
- Work surface (Plastic or glass)
- Sandwich bags (for mixing clay)
- Small metal or ceramic bowl (soup bowl will do for mixing clay)
- Plastic knife or spatula for mixing clay
- Distilled water (Spray bottle optional)
- Olive oil (Spray bottle optional) or organic hand balm
- Playing cards or thickness slats
- Plastic or acrylic roller and textures
- Drinking straws
- Small circular cutters
- Hand drill or miniature round file
- Scraper
- Cross lock tweezers
- Scotch tape
- Craft knife
- Clay shaper
- Small brush for each type of metal clay
- Fine sponge-sanding pad and/or emery board for each type of metal clay
- Protective masks and goggles
- Selection of wet/ dry sandpapers 200, 400, 600, 800, 1200 to be cut and kept separate for use on each type of clay
Note: You must thoroughly clean your tool kit between uses for the other metal clays or bring a designated non-precious metal clay tool kit. Contamination of PMC with Bronze will inhibit sintering.
Other tools:
Wire working tools including the following:
- Round nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Flat nose pliers (no teeth)
- Chain nose pliers (no teeth)
- Other favorite tools (optional)
- Rotary tool and a selection of polishing discs and sanding drums (optional)
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Personal warming plate (optional)
Student Materials Kit for Class
- PMC 3 (low shrinkage Silver clay) 25gm (or more if you like)
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Bronzclay 100gm (or more if you would like to make more)
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Bronze clay in powder form will available from Hadar at the class
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Copper clay in powder form will be available from Hadar at the class
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Fine silver or Argentium wire, 0.8mm (or 20 gauge)
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Fold over clasp or a suitable bracelet clasp of your choice for the bracelet class
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Spray bottle with distilled water (optional)
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Spray bottle with olive oil (optional)
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Assortment of polished, rounded river rocks
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Wire, copper and fine silver, 1mm or (18 gauge)
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- Ear wires or 0.8mm (or 20 gauge) sterling or Argentium wire
- Micro torch with butane refills (optional)
- 2 X 4mm faceted CZs (if you are doing the earring class)
These materials are available from the corporate sponsors of the PMC Guild AU/NZ and some materials will be available for purchase from Hadar on the day of the class. Ordering ahead through your supplier is advisable.
As always in a workshop, you can bring more supplies if you choose. Having more than you need is preferable to going without or cutting corners because you do not have enough materials. Please ask if you are having difficulty locating supplies or tools.
To apply for a placement in the workshops please use the application provided only. Your place in the workshop is only confirmed when payment is received with your Guild generated invoice.
Click here for a Booking Form (pdf)The form can then be sent via:
EMAIL:
Save a copy of the application form, complete this and then return to the guild at info@pmcguild.com.au
MAIL:
Print out a copy of the application form, complete and return to
PMC Guild
P O Box 7289
Bondi NSW 2026
FAX:
Print out a copy of the application form, complete and return via fax to:- 02 9130 8865