"Brush Swag" - Have you heard of it? Get your "SWAG" on with brush Genius David Hoff. We will start with the Liner and Round brushes intertwining the two. Our projects will be new and with our great new camera angles, you will want to join us again and be in on the fun and learning experience. We will cover a variety of strokes, explain pen and ink brushwork and create some interesting designs featuring decorative painting style. Remember there is paper work for each project.

Added by: david
Tags: Brush Swag
Date: 2012-01-28

Discover how easy and fun it is to fuse Dichroic and other specialty glass to ceramic surfaces with no glass cutting and one simple cone firing. No special holds or babysitting the kiln for this easy method Michael will share. This can be done in any studio or home with a manual or digital kiln.

Added by: mike
Tags: Fusing Glass
Date: 2012-01-19

Turn ordinary window glass, clear fusing glass, glass plates and other shapes into extraordinary works of colorful art with these cool glass painting methods. Best of all, these creations are fired and safe for food. This is a great way to do glass without a huge investment in different colors because it all starts out with clear glass. Inexpensive window glass works great! Perfect for any age!

Added by: mike
Tags: Glass Painting
Date: 2012-01-19

Join us for a way fun project called Cocktail Time! We will paint this awesome cocktail glass and turn it into a clock, so it can be 5 0'Clock anytime! We will talk about banding and outlining and just generally have a great time. So join us!

Added by: downwithotp
Tags: CockTail
Date: 2012-01-13

PMC is fine silver in a soft clay binder that can be formed into gorgeous textural jewelry. Once the pieces are kiln fired, the binder burns away leaving real silver behind. Combine PMC with fused glass and the possibilities are endless!

Added by: glasspalette
Tags: PMC
Date: 2012-01-13

Would you like to know how to create these outstanding, jumbo clay eggs? These exclusive designs are being taught for the first time by artist Michael Harbridge. There are so many options and creative possibilities for patterns, designs, textures and colors that no two will be the same. These are ideal for workshops with children and adults.

Added by: mike
Tags: clay eggs
Date: 2011-12-16

Are you looking for a great gift idea? How about these gorgeous ceramic gifts! These packages are completely constructed with clay, including the ribbons. They are fun, easy and quick to make and are not limited to just the Christmas holidays. Decorate them with hearts for Valentine’s Day or other accessories. Michael Harbridge will show you how to construct, fire and finish these gifts in several creative methods. This method can be done by nearly anyone of any age, young or old.

Added by: mike
Tags: Clay Packages
Date: 2011-12-16

Fabulous Fused Glass Flowers - Learn how to create your own fused glass flowers including choosing glass and molds, sizing and designing your flower, and shaping and finishing techniques. Glass flowers make perfect accents for your home or garden, wonderful gifts, and if you're a professional - your customers will LOVE them!

Added by: glasspalette
Tags: flowers
Date: 2011-12-09

Join me, David Hoff for another fun, exciting back to back two hours devoted to Holiday Projects suitable for teaching kids and for gift giving. There will be something for everyone. We will be using compressed sponges, stencils, crystal glazes in combination. Well have a segment featuring fired snow on Christmas Trees and another segment on successful glazing with clear glaze. These two hours will be suitable for tradition fired arts decoration and for those of you who work for or own Paint Your Own Pottery Studios.

Added by: david
Tags: Pottery
Date: 2011-12-05

Arlene is presenting her first video on “Arlene’s Icing”. Years ago there used to be a technique called “Tube Lining”, well Arlene has created a product that will help you get that same look. Arlene will show you all the ends and outs of this technique, plus she will walk you thru the painting process too. If you are one of those folk is who hate working with a liner brush and are looking for a way to detail the piece without the use of a brush here is the solution. You will be amazed just how easy this technique is. For studio owners we will show you how to increase bisque sales using this technique. If you sell your pieces, you will have something really unique in your product line.

Added by: arlenedee
Tags: Icing
Date: 2011-11-10

“BELIEVE” - is the theme for Frank’s next Wednesday Webinar! “BELIEVE” – Is a fun CHRISTMAS ; HOLIDAY project that EVERYONE will enjoy! “BELIEVE” – Is an exciting technique for any Paint-Your-Own Pottery or Traditional studio! “BELIEVE” Is appealing, enticing, and very EASY to do! Best of all is you will definitely “BELIEVE” how sensational ; different the NEW Duncan Sprinkles are to use for all your Holiday Decorating! Let Frank walk you through this fantastic project step-by-step. The “BELIEVE” Webinar is prefect for the upcoming holiday season, and it will inspire you with many ideas for using the new Duncan Sprinkles. (AKA; Concepts) We will be creating a whimsical Santa and Snowman platter that everybody will enjoy! As part of the Webinar, you will get a professionally done step-by-step technique sheet with colored pictures of the finished piece. It will contain the 2-page tracing pattern you can use over ; over. Please remember that all of our Webinars are “Interactive” – meaning that you can write in and ask Frank questions, or even share your own ideas during the live webinar broadcast. Webinars are totally cool - and the awesome new way of learning about outstanding ceramic and pottery techniques in the comfort of your home or studio. The really cool part is we can share, and learn from each other!

Added by: FRANK
Tags: Believe
Date: 2011-11-08

I start off showing how to make copper bails that you fire in your piece out of copper wire. Then I show how you can use copper mesh to make design elements to fuse in the glass. Then the pieces are fired and I show how to clean up the wire and wire wrap a bail.

Added by: btilley22
Tags: Copper Glass
Date: 2011-11-07

Turn a clay puzzled, thrown, cast or hand-built vase into fun and festive jar with removable top! This fun, easy and creative method is a great way to introduce customers to clay or challenge those who have worked with clay. Use simple and inexpensive pottery tools for textures and hair. You can also alter the jar to be someone other than Santa. Michael Harbridge will show you all the tips and tricks.

Added by: mike
Tags: Santa Jar
Date: 2011-11-03

Have you ever looked at a creation and wondered what it would look like if you used a different finish? Michael will show how to create colorful clay leaves, even in the winter months, in a variety of different finishes. Discover how to use several fired finishes and how red and white clay can alter the final look. See how easy it is to drybrush, use translucent and other specialty finishes. It’s an hour filled with colorful finishing options anyone can use.

Added by: mike
Tags: Colorful Options
Date: 2011-11-01

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way . . . . do you want make some easy money this holiday creating from clay? Just had to! It’s just around the corner and if you are short on class ideas, allow me to help. We will be learning two fun and easy wet clay designs that sing holiday. The first project is mel’s holiday star. Trust me, this is no ordinary star! It’s a 3-D jazzed up, playful, gorgeous adult class for the holiday season. As a bonus, I will show you my painted 2D version as well. Second is a holiday bowl which can be adjusted for any season or theme. The bowl can serve double duty as an easy adult class and a fun older kiddo class. I also like to make them and sell as bisque in my studio. These classes will help your register see holiday $$$ green! . . . . Oh what fun it is to learn to play with clay! Hey!

Added by: melmalsam
Tags: Star
Date: 2011-10-10

This is a must view for all of you. Brushstroke designs that will be quick, easy and exciting for you to paint. A variety of quick blended brushstrokes will be pulled together creating fruit and floral designs that can repeated over and over again on a variety of bisque pieces. David Hoff will be using Concepts and Sable Brushes to dazzle you and to teach you how easily this style of painting can be accomplished. The projects will be suitable for Contemporary Paint your Own Pottery Studios and will be fun to painting for those of you who enjoy brushwork of any kind.

Added by: david
Tags: Speed Painting
Date: 2011-10-07

You read it right – it’s done with sponges and paper! Frank ; Jaque are going to show you how to use inexpensive compressed sponges and paper cut outs to create stunning ; intricate designs with ease! The results are extraordinary; and so easy to do! Any plain piece of bisque can be transformed into eye-catching elaborate designs that people will ask “how did you do that?” The striking Snowflake design is fantastic for Christmas, and the bold ; colorful floral design is exceptional for summer or fall decorating. Best of all you can use your existing Concepts, Stroke n’ Coats, (and clear glaze) for this decorating procedure. Additionally, Frank will discuss ; show you how he creates unique and colorful backgrounds; and how he incorporates the metal writer-tip into some of these designs. He will cover a variety of decorating possibilities with this procedure, and show you how everything is suitable for both the Traditional and Contemporary Pottery Painting markets. The results are stunning, very colorful, and different. Adults and children will have fun and be amazed at how easy this is to do. It’s different than what you see in many studios.

Added by: FRANK
Tags: Sponge and Paper cut outs
Date: 2011-10-01

All parents know that little hands and feet are so precious. Time goes by so fast and before you know it, your babies are all grown up. Most studios have success with painting hands ; feet and placing them on pottery. Are you finding that your customers are thinking “been there, done that,” after they’ve done handprints a few times. Let us show you how to take hand ; footprints one step further with wet clay imprinting. By appointment or as a class, we’ll show you how to create beautiful imprints and lasting memories for your customers. You’ll learn our successful designs, holiday projects and our best practices. Even better, not only will you learn how to do imprints, but we’ll also demonstrate imprinting with a 4 year old, a two month old and an adult. Timeless keepsakes to treasure forever.

Added by: melmalsam
Tags: Hands and Feet
Date: 2011-09-15

Arlene is going to introduce you to Wanda the Witch, which is a great piece to start off the holidays. If you are a studio owner, this project features 9 pieces of bisque, just think if you package as a group you should increase your bisque sales. If you are just looking for a great center piece for a Halloween or Harvest Fest Party you can stop looking here it is. Arlene is going to walk you through the selection of bisque pieces, decorating, stacking, firing and even more.

Added by: arlenedee
Tags: Fun and Funky
Date: 2011-09-09

Clay-Puzzled Funky Fish with Michael Harbridge Back by popular demand, Michael Harbridge will show how to create funky fish with his clay puzzling technique. He’s taught this workshop around the country and people keep asking for more, because there are so many different ways to do these fish. He will share tips and tricks he’s learned while teaching the method and show new options. Join the fun with these funky and fun critters, great for any age and ideal for adult and children workshops. Airbrushing the Funky Fish with David Hoff David Hoff will dazzle you with his easy airbrushing method, bringing the funky fish to life. See how to use bright, vibrant colors with simple airbrushing methods and shading techniques. Textures can be a challenge if you don’t know the proper way to use them to your advantage. David will share all his secrets and answer your airbrushing questions. This is sure to be a night of fun as Michael passes the clay creation to David for completion.

Added by: david
Tags: Clay Puzzling
Date: 2011-08-28