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Art Clay Master Instructor
Arlene Hildebrand Mornick
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Mailing Address & Contact Info:
AM Collection
1986 Fair Ridge Court
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Contact Information:
Phone: 925–933–8684
Email: arlene@amcollection.biz
Web: www.amcollection.biz |
Art Clay Classes Offered:
Level One Certification
Senior Level Certificaiton
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Areas of Specialty:
Fused Glass
Chain Maile
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Biography:
For me the simple elements of glass, light and heat when fused together create a special energy. That energy and spirit speak to me of passion and beauty, which inspire me to create colorful pieces of glass and silver art to wear, admire and enjoy. I am a fused glass and metal clay artist. In addition to jewelry pieces, I also create wonderful fused glass bowls, plates, clocks and holiday ornaments.
It was several years ago that I realized that there was a creative side to me and it was simply bursting at the seams. A friend took me to a beginning jewelry making class and the creative juices started to flow. But, creating jewelry with machine made pieces was not enough. I wanted to be able to create the beads, stones and setting. I started by taking a glass lampworking class and started creating my own glass beads. I moved on to fused glass creating both large and small works of art.
However, something was still missing for me, simply making fused and lamp worked glass pieces and buying findings to mount them was not enough. When I went to an introductory Art Clay class, I realized that this was the perfect partnership of my glasswork. Art Clay Silver is as the name describes, it is clay that is 99.9% fine silver, with the addition of a nontoxic binder and water. As clay, it can be molded, rolled, shaped, carved, stamped, draped and adorned with other elements to create beautiful jewelry and artwork. Art Clay became a wonderful inspiration for me and has enhanced my creativity as a fused glass artist. I have gone through several levels of education with Art Clay and I am currently a Master Instructor.
I teach Art Clay at several locations in the San Francisco Bay area. |
Philosophy:
As a teacher, I love to help individuals find their creative side and learn to express themselves in new ways. If I can open new doors, new paths of expression for people, then I believe in the work I do as a teacher and the art I create is worthwhile.
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