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Metal Clay JewelryWhat would you make with a little lump of clay if you knew it would be fine silver when you were done? Want to create on your own, but don’t have the tools and materials? Rhonda will supply tools, finishing materials, and kiln firing. You supply the imagination! You are eligible to come if you have taken at least one PMC class and are able to work independently. Please sign up 48 hours in advance.
Thurs, Sept 23 6-8pm $25 + materials

Starting Monday, Sept. 6th, 6-8 pm and Thursday, Sept. 2nd, 9–11 am, Jo will be teaching watercolor classes, focusing on value study, drawing, composition. Bring along photos (for reference) and let us help you develop a strong composition.

Update: I’ve sold the little bank in Gilbert, and now I’m based in Iowa City. Check out my blog to see what I’m doing these days!

Gwen Foster – Watercolor

Three Monday classes – Sept. 13th, 20th, and 27th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. $25 per class.Pre-registration is not necessary, just show up. If you have questions regarding equipment or reference material, call Gwen at 515-382-1686.

We will explore two ways to approach under-painting. Our subjects will be a tractor and sunflowers, a close up of not more than three flowers. These should be easy photos to take this time of year. Older tractors are more interesting, but anything handy will do. Your photo could be a close up of an interesting part of the tractor rather than the whole thing. Remember to consider interesting value changes in light and shadow.

I will bring extra references in case you need one or I recommend that you bring your own photographs. Finding a particular subject to photograph or sketch for a painting can be challenging and brings some emotional attachment, which translates to better paintings.

Lyndsay - oil painting

All About Iowa Oil Painting Class
Wednesdays, September 8th-October 27th
6pm-8pm $25 per class

8 week class with opportunity to present an
Art Show at Prairie Moon Winery on October 29th. For info or to register, email Lyndsay at lyndsaynissen@gmail.com

Learn about materials, techniques, and composition, while creating your very own masterpieces. All skill levels welcome. It’s super fun!

Sarah Dorn – Repurposed Jewelry

Repurposed Jewelry will be September 25 from 10-12. Students should bring images from magazines, photographs, etc that they will be cutting up; the best size is about 2″x2″. The pendant will be made using pieces of plexiglass that Jo cuts. Students will have a completed necklace, a one-of-a-kind creation, to take home at the end of class. It is open to all skill levels. Cost: $30, ($25 for the class and $5 for supplies.) To register or get info: email Sarah at mamapeacock@hotmail.com

Bio: Sarah is a blessed stay-at-home mom, spending my days with my 2 munchkins. Though finger paint and play dough are very fun…I needed some Mama time…an outlet for my creativity and something of my own. Mama Peacock LLC was born from that need.

So, why jewelry and how did I get started? Well, I have always loved jewelry and the self-expression it allows. I like to re-purpose items when possible, especially vintage items. Many of my bottle caps and dominoes are vintage finds from various places. The scrabble tiles I use are from a vintage game given to me by my sweet neighbor lady growing up.

I truly believe beauty radiates from the inside out-so buy a piece of Mama Peacock to decorate your beautiful self or home…and then STRUT YOUR STUFF!!