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My name is Paula and I teach all of our courses personally. I am a qualified PMC Instructor with both Levels 1 and 2 Certification. This is my fourth year teaching courses in metal clay and combined with over 9 years experience producing and selling jewellery which I have created using both traditional silversmithing techniques and metal clays I feel I have the understanding and background knowledge to provide a course that stands out from the rest. The day is packed full of additional information, tips and tricks used in the jewellery making business including how to make your own sterling silver earring fittings, jumprings and head pins etc. The workshop is purpose built and fully equipped with two Paragon kilns, soldering station and more texture mats and cutters than even I have had the opportunity to use. In fact I'd probably hazard a guess that I've got the best selection of mats and cutters that you are likely to find on any course in the country. I only teach in small groups (minimum 2 maximum 6) so there is ample opportunity for individual attention. Students are encouraged to ask questions and the atmosphere is informal and relaxed.

Courses are structured as a full day run on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 10am until 6pm with the exception of the New Extended Fingerprint Course which is one and a half days. I also offer tuition on a one-to-one basis as weekday sessions of five hours (10am until 3pm). These sessions are by arrangement so give me a call on 01825 722428 if you are interested.

Here is a list of all the courses that I currently offer. The frequency of which they are run is determined by demand. In addition to the materials supplied with each course, as specified below, the courses also include the use of all tools and equipment required, a complimentary pair of earring fittings, jumprings and two lengths of suede so you can wear all your masterpieces home. In fact all you need to bring with you is your lunch!

Introduction to Precious Metal Clay - £85

(1 day, 10am - 6pm including 16g PMC3)

Leaves and Flowers - £85

(1 day, 10am - 6pm including 9g PMC3 lump clay & 7g PMC3 Paste)

Dichroic Glass Cabochon & Stone set pieces £85

(1 day, 10am - 6pm including 16g PMC3, heat tested gems & dichroic glass cabochon)

PMC Rings £85

(1 day, 10am - 6pm including 16g PMC3)

Fine silver beads in Precious Metal Clay £85

(1 day, 10am - 6pm including 9g PMC3 lump clay & 7g PMC3 Paste)

Adding colour to PMC with UV Resin £85

(1 day, 10am - 6pm including 16g PMC3 plus use of all resins)

Advanced Techniques - £110

(1 day, 10am - 6pm including 16g PMC3 lump clay, 9g syringe, 5g sheet PMC+)

Introduction to BronzClayTM - £195

(2 day, 10am - 6pm on day 1, 10am - 4pm on day 2 including 200g of BronzClay)

Fingerprint Jewellery for Profit or Pleasure - extended course - to include:

Hand & Footprints and Children's Artwork also teaching new techniques to overcome ring sizing issue to enable you to add Fingerprint Rings to your product range - £195

(1.5 days, 10am - 6pm Day One, 10am - 2pm Day Two including 56g PMC+ a pair of sterling silver hinged cufflink fittings and a sterling silver keyring fitting)

This Course has designed and extended to enable you to produce fingerprint jewellery to a professional level and keep you up-to-date with the latest techniques in the business. For an example of what I expect you will be able to achieve after attending this course and a small amount of practice see the fingerprint section on my jewellery website www.paulalouisepaton.co.uk. Over the two days we will make a Double Stacked Pendant, Cufflinks, a Keyring and a Fingerprint Ring. You will learn how to solder fine silver and sterling silver fittings together and add text by either scribing or stamping and much more. We have now extended this course to include the processes involved in producing Hand and Footprint and Artwork images on silver. Also, exclusive to Learnsilverclay, techniques to overcome ring sizing issues to enable you produce perfectly fitting Fingerprint Rings quickly and easily. It will be a day and a half packed with invaluable information for those wishing to create Fingerprint Jewellery as a business as well as those just wishing to produce jewellery for themselves, family and friends to a high standard.

Experience Requirements for all Courses:

Students need to have attended a PMC introduction course either with me or at another training centre as the basics will not be covered on the themed courses with the exception of the Fingerprint Jewellery course which is suitable for all levels. All courses have been structured to ensure new techniques are taught on each one building on the foundation of basics taught on the introduction course. A good working knowledge of the material along with the ability to create bails, perform dry construction and syringe work will be required for all themed courses. Once you have attended a course with Learnsilverclay you will qualify for 5% discount on materials and tools from the webshop www.pmcshop.co.uk (click on the shopping trolley in the left hand margin) so don't rush out and buy everything beforehand you could save yourself some money!!

Private Tuition

I also offer tuition on a one-to-one basis as weekday sessions of five hours (10am until 3pm). These sessions are by arrangement so give me a call on 01825 722428 if you are interested.