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Art Clay Senior Instructor
Laurie Yoder
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Mailing Address:
6959 SW 110 Place
Miami, FL 33173 |
Contact Information:
Phone: 305–596–6227
Email: LYoder7777@aol.com
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Art Clay Classes Offered:
Introductory
Level One Certification
Senior Level Certificaiton
Specialty Courses |
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Biography:
I was born in New York, lived in Texas and Colorado, and for years now, in Florida. I’m married to a very understanding and supportive husband, have four married daughters and five grandchildren. My husband and I share our home with our beloved Yorkie. I studied metalsmithing at Miami–Dade College, Miami, FL, and graduated from The First Institute of Gemology and Jewelry, Coral Gables, FL in 1994. I have taken, and continue to take, workshops all over the country. I believe we never stop learning. I discovered metal clay in 2001, but did not become serious with this wonderful art medium till 2002, when I purchased my first kiln. A health condition, Fibromyalgia, sometimes slows me down, but my love for metal clay keeps me going. I’m a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths, Society of Florida Goldsmiths, South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild, PMC Guild and Art Clay Society. |
Philosophy:
I have always found joy in artistic endeavors, but working with metal clay has opened a whole new world for me. I believe the process of creating is as fulfilling and rewarding as reaching the end result. I have seen that this is true, not only for myself, but for my students as well. To be able to take a lump of clay and find satisfaction and joy in making something so special that it brings pleasure to others, is so gratifying and uplifting.
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Awards / Degrees:
ACS and RIO Certified
2008 Silver Accessories Contest (Japan): Semi–Grand Prize Art Clay Club Chairman’s Award
2007 North American Design Competition: Presidential Grand Prize
2007 Silver Accessories Contest: Japan Jewelry Designers Association Chairman Award
2006 North American Design Competition: Art Clay Club Special Achievement Award
2005: "Metalmorphosis", Boca Raton, FL: First Place in Metal Clay
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