About the Artist
Marilyn Cook lives in the Caribbean on the Island of St. Croix.
She collects items along the sea shores and from the water which she uses in her
designs. She has been designing jewelry for many years as she traveled the world
on her sailboat.
She has a studio located in Christiansted on New Street. Her one of a kind pieces
can be viewed at the Goldworker jewelry store on King Street. She is a certified
Instructor with PMC and Art Clay and has had special training in the new non
precious bronze and copper clays. Marilyn has had work published in jewelry and
guild magazines .
Her latest designs are of fine silver and 22k ,24K gold which uses PMC or Precious
Metal Clay. Metal clay is made of pure 999 fine silver with an organic binder and has
a clay like consistency until it is fired in a kiln or torch fired. When done each piece is
of pure silver. Because of its pre fired clay like consistency, fabulous forms and
shapes can be created. Molds can be made and carving can be done. Check out
the Art Clay Guild website,
and the PMC Guild Website to see samples of this exciting new medium!!
There is also new advances in base metal clays. There is a bronze clay,
copper clays, stainless steel clays, and steel clays!
She collects items along the sea shores and from the water which she uses in her
designs. She has been designing jewelry for many years as she traveled the world
on her sailboat.
She has a studio located in Christiansted on New Street. Her one of a kind pieces
can be viewed at the Goldworker jewelry store on King Street. She is a certified
Instructor with PMC and Art Clay and has had special training in the new non
precious bronze and copper clays. Marilyn has had work published in jewelry and
guild magazines .
Her latest designs are of fine silver and 22k ,24K gold which uses PMC or Precious
Metal Clay. Metal clay is made of pure 999 fine silver with an organic binder and has
a clay like consistency until it is fired in a kiln or torch fired. When done each piece is
of pure silver. Because of its pre fired clay like consistency, fabulous forms and
shapes can be created. Molds can be made and carving can be done. Check out
the Art Clay Guild website,
and the PMC Guild Website to see samples of this exciting new medium!!
There is also new advances in base metal clays. There is a bronze clay,
copper clays, stainless steel clays, and steel clays!
CLASSES
We hold classes during the winter in the Virgin Islands. The beginning classes are 4 hours long and give a
basic understanding of making jewelry with Metal Clay.
I also teach intermediate students new techniques. Every class is a new experience in creation!
Each student learns to fabricate a pure silver piece from the beginning to the end. They also learn various
tricks and hints in working with the silver clay.
I also will be holding open studios for those to come in and work and fire their pieces.
Please contact me for details and class times
CHRISTMAS PRESENT DESIGN CLASSES!
The next class will be December 4th in my studio in Christiansted
It will be from 11Am to 4:30 PM
The students will be working with the new exciting Copper Clay.
You will learn to make a link bracelet and a pair of earrings using home made textures. You will learn to
wire wrap and hand form your clasp.
This a class suitable for beginners and intermediate students.
Class fee is $55
Mandatory kit fee is $35
It includes 50g Art Clay Copper, gemstone beads, copper wire, ear wires, use of all tools, kiln time,
finishing tools, and handout.
The next class will be a Mandy Thody's Mahogany Studio, Saturday, Dec. 11th
It will be from 1PM to 5PM
The students will learn how to create textures and put them onto their pure silver creation.
They will learn how to create and finish a beautiful fine silver piece. We will learn to torch fire and patinate
our pendants.
This is a class suitable for beginners
Class Fee is $50
Kit fee is $40 and includes Art Clay Silver Clay, Fine silver wire, one gemstone, tools, use of torches and
other items, and a handout.
We would love to see you there!
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR THE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP.
classes are limited to 6 people.
.
basic understanding of making jewelry with Metal Clay.
I also teach intermediate students new techniques. Every class is a new experience in creation!
Each student learns to fabricate a pure silver piece from the beginning to the end. They also learn various
tricks and hints in working with the silver clay.
I also will be holding open studios for those to come in and work and fire their pieces.
Please contact me for details and class times
CHRISTMAS PRESENT DESIGN CLASSES!
The next class will be December 4th in my studio in Christiansted
It will be from 11Am to 4:30 PM
The students will be working with the new exciting Copper Clay.
You will learn to make a link bracelet and a pair of earrings using home made textures. You will learn to
wire wrap and hand form your clasp.
This a class suitable for beginners and intermediate students.
Class fee is $55
Mandatory kit fee is $35
It includes 50g Art Clay Copper, gemstone beads, copper wire, ear wires, use of all tools, kiln time,
finishing tools, and handout.
The next class will be a Mandy Thody's Mahogany Studio, Saturday, Dec. 11th
It will be from 1PM to 5PM
The students will learn how to create textures and put them onto their pure silver creation.
They will learn how to create and finish a beautiful fine silver piece. We will learn to torch fire and patinate
our pendants.
This is a class suitable for beginners
Class Fee is $50
Kit fee is $40 and includes Art Clay Silver Clay, Fine silver wire, one gemstone, tools, use of torches and
other items, and a handout.
We would love to see you there!
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR THE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP.
classes are limited to 6 people.
.
KAMANI CREATIONS
PO BOX 223952
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
00822
340-690-1702
EMAIL: marilyn@kamanicreations.com
PO BOX 223952
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
00822
340-690-1702
EMAIL: marilyn@kamanicreations.com
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