Rebecca's Studio LLC

Standard Classes

Standard Classes for either Lampwork or PMC are scheduled first-come first-serve as needed. Hours are flexible. One-on-one lessons are welcome and discounts are available for your small group.

Number of students	Intro to PMC	Intro to Lampwork
1	$70	$80
2	$65	$75
3 to 6	$60	$70

I currently offer three introductory lessons for lampwork beadmaking and PMC metal work. I'm a certified PMC instructor and an experienced lampwork artist. I have an M.A. in Art from Central Michigan University and taught art in the Traverse City Public Schools.

The classes are designed to be fun, flexible, informative, and inspiring. The classes are hands-on. You learn by making something that you can take home. All classes take place here at the studio.

Contact me by phone (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com to register.

Introduction to Lampworking

Learn the ancient art of lampwork glass bead making using modern torches, tools, and techniques. This 4-hour lesson takes you through each step: coating the mandrel with bead-release, melting the glass rod in the torch, making the bead, and annealing in a kiln. You will learn and practice techniques for making basic beads shapes, pulling stringers, making dots, and other manipulations. Most students will have time to create 4 to 6 beads during class. All skill levels welcome, 6 students maximum. $80 or less with group discount. To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com.

Introduction to PMC: Silver Pendant

Experience the magic of PMC while making a pendant. During this 4-hour lesson you will texture silver clay, form, fire, burnish and patina your pendant as shown in the example. We will also cover basic wire-wrap technique. All components including beads will be provided for the finished pendant. All skill levels welcome, 6 students maximum. $70 per person or less with group discount. To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com.

Introduction to PMC: Charm Bracelet

This class is similar to the Silver Pendant class except you will use PMC to create a small charm bracelet instead of a pendant. All materials including beads will be provided. All skill levels welcome, 6 students maximum. $70 per person or less with group discount. To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com.

Introduction to PMC: Toggle Clasp

Want to learn PMC and make a one of a kind toggle clasp? This fun and informative 4-hour class will teach you the basics of PMC while you make a toggle clasp. Texture the silver clay, form, fire, burnish, and patina. Make your handmade jewelry unique with your own handmade clasps. All materials will be provided. All skill levels welcome, 6 students maximum. $70 per person or less with group discount. To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com.

6-Week Beginning Metals class with Elaine Martin & Rebecca

Through the presentation of three projects, you will gain the skills to fabricate a bezel pendent. Jewelry fabrication skills covered include sawing, drilling, rivet setting, filing, etching, use of patina, hammering, doming and soldering. Fridays 5pm to 8pm. 3 Hours per week for 6 weeks
$350 plus $35 material fee
To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com.

Viking Knit with Rebecca

Create beautiful bracelets and necklaces. Viking knit chains are perfect for larger-holed beads or pendants or anything that would be enhanced by this beautiful form.

The chain is constructed by weaving silver wire around a wooden dowel and pulling it through a draw plate. We'll use a simple weave but many are possible. $85 for 4 hour class. To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com.

Pearl Knotting with Elaine Martin

Learn this classic technique using silk to knot pearls, semi-precious or other stones. This technique adds great strength and flexibility to your jewelry. Fee includes silk thread, French coil and needle. is included. $45 for 2 hour class. To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com.

Visual Journaling

An inspirational collage journal for discovery... even if you don’t draw. We will lay down color to reflect a mood, an idea, or feeling. Paste an image, add more color, doodle, write over, add more color, glue something on top, obscure, cut away... Does a theme emerge? A pattern of meaning? A metaphor that you hadn't noticed before? It's all about discovery.

Each week we will explore art techniques and themes. This is a great activity to enhance other artforms or to sort out personal goals/issues. Bring a journal if you have one already, images you have saved or a magazine you can cut, and a shoe box. To register or inquire, please call (231) 342-1520 or email rebecca@rebeccas-studio.com