It's a Tail of a Whale with Instructor - Katie Baum 

In this class you'll create a stylized, reversable whale tail in fine silver using metal clay. This
project features techniques including work with fire-able stones and an emphasis on texture
as well as form. The opposite side of your finished piece will feature the look of water running off the tail fluke. Katie will guide you through a polished finish of your pendant after firing. 

Katie Baum began focusing on metal clay full-time in 2007. With degrees in Biology, Psychology, and Education, she tries to balance creative expression with logical instructions, enabling students of all backgrounds to comfortably experiment with and learn about metal clay techniques. Currently working with Art Clay World, USA, Katie is the Marketing Director, Distributorship Account Manager, Curriculum Coordinator, Certifying Instructor, and is also the current Director of the International Art Clay Society. Her first book, Fine Silver Keepsakes, was co-authored with Art Clay Instructor Judi Hendricks and was published in July 2009 (Kalmbach). In November 2010, Katie was accepted as one of the Art Clay Master Instructors, of which there are only nine in North America. Katie has been teaching across the U.S and internationally at venues including bead shops, home studios, galleries, national conferences, accredited schools/institutions, and international conferences. While metal clay is her most frequent medium of choice, Katie loves to work with mixed mixed media, including resins, mixed metals, gold applications, chain maille, polymer clay, glass, and ceramics. 

Just Chillin Pendant with Instructor - Christi Friesen

Join Christi and friends for this "Nearly Midnight Madness" class. The rest of your instructors
are going to assist Christi in this evening session. "Oh, we’re going to have fun with this one!!
It’s a mixed media project that will remind your artic adventure every time you wear it! We’ll
create a polymer clay polar bear lounging in a circle of glacial ice and snow. To create this,
we’ll explore sculptural techniques, tackle tricks with mixed media embellishments (crystals and glitters and beads, oh my!), and learn how addictive playing with resin can be! And, as a bonus, if you want to, you can imbed your own little memento into the piece, a pebble or feather or
other piece of Alaska!Beary, beary ice, errrr I mean nice!"

Christi Friesen is an award-winning artist, specializing in polymer and mixed media. Her work has been showcased in Ornament, Belle Armoire Jewelry, Stringing and Polymer Cafe magazines, has graced the cover of Fire Mountain Gems catalog, and has been featured in numerous books, magazine articles, shows, exhibits and galleries. Her work has been honored with awards in the Wearable Expression International juried show, Bead Dream contest, Bead Arts contest, Best Of America: Jewelry Artists, American Women Artists Annual Juried Competition, and more. Christi is the author of nine how-to books, and her how-to articles have appeared in Bead and Button, Art Jewelry, Bead Unique, Metal Clay Artist, Polymer Cafe, Creative Beading, Beadwork and Step By Step magazines. She teaches throughout the world, using humor and positive energy to encourage her students to stretch their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence.

Creative Elements for Bezels and Frames with Instructor - Lisa Pavelka

Learn at least five surface effects for polymer clay that are ideal as stand-alone design elements or collaging inside of a metal clay or precast bezel or frame. These are ideal cross-over methods for metal clay design. You'll learn Lisa's Crackle Effect, foiling elements, basic striping technique,
surface stamping and creating your own steampunk components. Students will combine samples in a pre-made bezel setting to create a micro-collage with the options of an exposed dimensional effect or a glass-like finish that they can create after a bonus demonstration. 

Lisa Pavelka is an award-winning artist, author and designer who has worked professionally for over two decades with mixed mediums including polymer/metal clays, resin, wire and crystal to name a few. After leaving her career as a television producer/director, she began her art career from home so she could put her children and family first. With the kids grown, Lisa now teaches workshops, creative cruises, and professional seminars internationally, year round. She serves as a CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador in addition to having her own signature product lines that are distributed world-wide. Lisa is a regular contributor and columnist to several magazines, in addition to making TV appearances on shows such as HGTV’s Carol Duvall Show, DIY Network’s Jewelry Making, Discovery Channel, JTV, and more. She as authored four books and two DVDs (many of which have either won awards or achieved best-seller status on Amazon.com). Both Lisa and her work are frequently featured in other author’s books and creative blogs. She personally believes that everyone is an artist and is dedicated to helping others discover their "canvas." Learn more at: www.lisapavelka.com

Click on link: Page 2 - to read about classes for Julie Picarello & Jackie Truty,
plus a highlight of our Social Ambassador and frequent cruiser, Judi Weers.