PRECIOUS METAL CLAY CLASSES IN MARYLAND,
PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA AND BEYOND!
PMC Students at Bead Obsession in
Alexandria Virginia
Lil'ole me was featured in the Washington Post Weekend Section
2/2/07....check it out!
There has been a lot of chatter out there on some of the PMC blogs regarding checking out
teachers certifications.  Being certified used to mean that you created 7 PMC projects and passed
the requirements of the organization that sponsored that class.  It no longer is set up the same
way and as a result there are certifications out there that will pass you with as little as 3 projects.  
That might be great for some but it diminished the hard work Certified Artist had to accomplish.  
Certifications "discount" is also minimal.  Maybe 6% at best.  Mitsubishi did not build into the clay a
wholesale value so you don't have to be certified to get that discount.  Rio Grande offers the 6%
(or so) discount if you buy more than 10 pieces of one product.  
The big thing to also remember is that being certified does NOT make you a good teacher.  A
good teacher is someone who has the technical knowledge and understands how the clay works,
YES!   But you also need to be creative, enthusiastic, passionate and be able to take all of those
qualities and infuse your students with excitement and wonderment about the clay.  As I have said
before, I don't consider myself a "great" artist, but I am a "great" teacher.  Read or post a review
at www.pmcguild.com.  Click here to see all three of my certifications!
DBD Art Studios
Frederick Maryland
Well after a year on construction DBD Art Studios is finally open.  Yes, the siding still isn't
on the building, but the ceiling is in and the walls are painted and....most importantly all
the tools are in place.  

We are in full swing with a variety of classes both for groups and privately.  Please
remember I do not charge extra for private classes.  Since my studio is located behind my
house, my overhead is well...none!  So if you would like to have me teach one of my
standard classes I will charge you the same as I would if we were holding a class for a
dozen!  I would also be glad to create a class just for you.  Drop me an e-mail and we will
make it happen.

I am so excited about 2010.  New classes, new techniques to share with friends plus what
could be any better than having the one and only Tonya Davidson of Whole Lotta
Whimsey teach a Rio Certification class here in Frederick Maryland.  Not only is Rio the
best certification out there...believe me I have done them all...but Tonya is the best
teacher...and believe me I have had several!  She is generous with her time, her
explanations and her experience.  She has great energy which is just one thing I love
about her.  Plus she is fun!!!  Can't be any better than that!  Please consider joining us
for this fabulous Certification in PMC class coming this May to DBD Studios!
MY BLOGGING ABOUT CERTIFICATION
studio mascots, Dexter, Mickey and of
course Hector!