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Mr. J. Fred Woell

J. Fred Woell is a well-respected teacher, PMC® Guild Senior Instructor, accomplished artist, and jewelry designer from Deer Isle, Maine. Woell's career as an educator includes academic positions at Boston University, Swain School of Design, Haystack, and SUNY/New Paltz, as well as hundreds of workshops. He has work in the permanent collections of the American Craft Museum, Renwick Gallery, Contemporary Museum of Honolulu, Detroit Institute of Art and the Cranbrook Academy of Art Museum.

You may read more about Fred on the Tyler School of Art website, and also in a transcript of an interview on the Smithsonian Institute's Archives of American Art website.

Fred has written many articles about PMC for the Studio PMC newsletter, which you can view on the Newlsetter pages of the PMC Guild's website.

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May 09, 2008
 PMC Certification
 PMC Certification is the work of serious, dedicated, and well-trained enthusiasts. Certification ensures a standardized level of excellence and is earned upon successfully completing a Rio Grande-sponsored workshop.
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May 17, 2008
 Investigating Patinas and Cold Connections
 

Learn how to create an interesting colorful effects on metals such as brass, copper, and silver. 

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May 31, 2008
 Mechanisms and Movement
 This workshop will teach you how to tackle aspects of functionality and movement in your jewelry. Learn simple mechanics to make your work swing back and forth and spin from front to back.
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New Book! - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft
  By Karen Christians
 

Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft
Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!

Prime Sponsor:
Rio Grande
Patrons:
Foredom
and 3M Inc

Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International

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