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Workshop JEWELRY – PENDANTS AND PINS by Kanika Marshall

February 2014 Art Workshop – Elk Grove Fine Arts Center – PSAThe Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will be presenting the following workshop during February at the Art Center, 9080 Elk Grove Blvd. 95624, in Old Town Elk Grove.JEWELRY – PENDANTS AND PINS by Kanika Marshall, Thursdays, February 13 AND February 20, 2014 12-3pm, Workshop Fee: $60, Materials Fee: $40.About the Workshop: Join us for a two-day workshop to sculpt and glaze several pieces of clay jewelry, including a 4-6" mask pendant, abstract pins, and fabric-wrapped face pins or magnets. Students will receive general information about clay art and learn specific techniques for carving and painting a functional piece of art. The first day will be spent forming and carving the clay jewelry; the second day will be painting the pieces with non-toxic color glazes and using fabric to wrap the face pins. You will be requested to pick up your finished pieces from Kanika's studio approximately one week later after they are fired in a kiln. All materials will be provided, including clay, tools, glazes, firing twice, fabrics, and findings to hang/wear the jewelry. No prior clay experience is needed.For more information or to sign up, please call (916)685-5992 or email, egfinearts@frontiernet.net. Check the website www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org for complete details. Pre-registration and payment required.

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