Things You'll Need:
- Money for course fees
- Any required course materials and/or supplies
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Step 1
Check the class schedule at the Indianapolis Art Center. The center offers weekend workshops on PMC for both beginners and advanced users, as well as a new series of weekly classes that focus on specific PMC topics. You can enroll online, submit the registration form in your course catalog or call the center’s Guest Services Desk.
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Step 2
As an alternative, enroll in a PMC class at the J. Everett Light Career Center, located on the campus of North Central High School. The career center offers weekly classes for both beginners and advanced users.
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Step 3
Check with your nearest bead shop to see whether it offers PMC classes. Some, such as A Time 2 Bead in Zionsville, offer a wide range of classes on PMC topics.
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Step 4
After you’ve signed up for a class, gather any required materials listed in the course description. You may be asked to bring items such as plastic wrap, a tissue blade, tiny paintbrushes, a deck of cards and a squeeze bottle filled with olive oil. (Attend the class to understand how these materials are used in working with PMC!)
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Step 5
Before the class, visit some PMC websites to see what other people have made using the material. Some classes, such as the ones at the Indianapolis Art Center, are unstructured, allowing you to create whatever you want while getting guidance from the instructor. It helps to come with some ideas, so you don’t waste valuable class time trying to decide what to make.
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Step 6
After you’re comfortable working with PMC, practice your new craft by attending an open studio at the Indianapolis Art Center. You’ll be able to use all of the studio’s tools and equipment, including the kiln, for a fraction of the price of a regularly scheduled class. Check the center’s website for a studio schedule (see Resources below).
