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Sherry Viktora, Artisan & Senior Instructor
Barry Viktora, Artisan

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Level 1 Dates & Locations
Level 1 Certification	This two day class is for serious students, who will learn several techniques using all forms ( clay-type, paste, syringe and sheet) of PMC+ and PMC3. On successful completion, students become Guild Certified Artisans and are entitled to significant discounts on clay and tools from PMC Connection. Experience prior to a Certification Class is helpful, but not required	$350 payable by Visa or MC to PMC Connection. Includes tools, book and clay. Call 866-762-2529 to register. There is a $25 studio payable at the class Email Sherry with questions.
2011 dates to be determined Feb. 26 and 27th probably weather permitting call or email to schedule private certifications	My Studio 14779 Hansberry Rd. Rockton, IL. 61072
Level 2 Dates & Locations
Level 2 Certification	Second two day class that teaches advanced techniques, including gold, enameling, mixed media and others. Level II is open to those who have completed Level I.	$375 payable by Visa or MC to PMC Connection. Includes some clay and supplies. Call 866-762-2529 to register. There is a $25 studio fee payable at class. If the class is in my studio the fee covers lunch and beverages for 2 days Email Sherry with questions.
March 26, 27, 2011 9:30-5:30 both days	My Studio 14779 Hansberry Rd. Rockton, IL. 61072 815-624-7325
Level 3 Certification	PMC Connection Certification Level 3 is the $375 payable by Visa or MC to PMC most advanced certification class currently Connection. Call 866-762-2529 to register. presented. This two-day class builds upon the There is a $25 studio fee payable at class techniques presented in the previous levels to If the class is in my studio, the fee covers further refine the students technical skills. There lunch and beverages for 2 days. are 2 projects: a hinged and carved hollow box and a pendant with a large and unusually shaped Email Sherry with questions natural gemstone. These projects involve the use of forms, dry construction, Keum-Bo, jeweler's investment and molds. The fee includes the basic supplies needed for the 2 projects. My Studio 14779 Hansberry Rd. Rockton, IL. 61072
Non-Certification Classes
Base Metal Clays March 19th, 2011 10:00am-4:00pm Fine Silver Alchemy from Your Garden April 16th, 2011 10am-4pm	Bead in Hand 145 Harrison St. Oak Park, Illinois 60304 www.beadinhand.com/classes	See website or call Bead in Hand for more information. Register through Bead in Hand.
Fabulous Fused Glass Saturday, February 19th 9am-4pm Glass and Copper or Brass Garden Ornaments Saturday, April 2 1:30- 4:30pm Explore Bronze Clay & Brass/Copper Jewelry May 21-22, 2011 Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9-10am	Shake Rag Alley Center For Arts and Crafts 18 Shake Rag Street Mineral Point, WI. 53565 www.shakeragalley.com 608-987-3292	Jump into this exciting class and learn the basics of glass fusing. You will create 3-6 stunning fused glass cbochons or pendants. Read more or register on the Shake Rag Alley website. Fee of $95 plus a material fee of $25 Learn how to make your own small plant or garden ornament using pre-cut glass shapes. You will learn to solder lead, wire and embellishments. Fee $55 On day 1 you will learn how to make pendants and earrings using BRONZclay, hammer brass and copper wire into neckrings and findings, and in the morning you will add your pieces to these and go home beautifully bedecked. Fee $125 plus a materials fee of $10 due instructor day of class. Email Sherry with questions.
Wed. Feb. 9th, 2011 5:30-9pm Garden Gizmos Thurs. Feb. 10th, 2011 5:30-9pm Fine Silver Rings March 1st and 2nd, 2011 5:30-9:00pm Fused Glass Garden Ornaments March 22, 29th and Apr. 5th, 2011 6-9pm Mosaics for Your Home/Garden April 4th, 2011 Rustic Garden Containers 6-9 pm	Classes held at Instructor's Home Studio 14779 Hansberry Road Rockton, IL. 61072 Sponsored by Rock Valley College Register through RVC 815-921-7821 or on-line. See Rock Valley Catalog for class fee as they vary.	see descriptions at www.RockValleyCollege.edu or Email Sherry with questions.
Appearances and Galleries to see and purchase my work
The Guild On The Triangle Robert Rae Gallery Cholke Photography Studio Longbranch Gallery The Genuine Article Illinois Artisan Museum Shops Wind Water and Light Gallery	141 West Whitewater Street B. Whitewater, WI 53190 www.triangleguild.com 187 W. Main Street Stoughton, WI. 53589 www.midnightmoon.biz State Street Rockford, IL. www.cholkephotography.com 203 Commerce St. Mineral Point, WI. 53565 www.longbranchgallery.com 100 N. Hale Street Wheaton, IL. 60187 www.bettyjamesstudio.com James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph Chicago, IL Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center Whittington, IL. 62897 161 Lincoln Urbana, IL. 61801

I will be adding more PMC and glass classes. I will be happy to schedule classes at your location for 5 or more students, or in my home studio for 2 or more students in either glass or jewelry. I am a Senior Instructor for the PMC Connection. Contact Sherry via email or call 815-624-7325 for information about classes.