February | 2012 | Patrik's Studio

Let’s spend the weekend on the coast, making metal clay jewelry! Join me at the Mendocino Art Center March 17 and 18th. Making shadow boxes. Please sign up by Thursday March 1. We’ll have fun, make jewelry all in beautiful Mendocino. Workshop Description How do you house your favorite stone, image, or other treasure? In

felt logs – eclectic – fireplace accessories -

Feb 24, 2012

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Looks comfy! felt logs – eclectic – fireplace accessories -.

Woodland chic? Interesting idea..

Feb 23, 2012

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But needs work

Exploring PMC Sterling and Resin

Feb 23, 2012

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I’ve been working a lot with PMC Sterling lately and it’s been so exciting. Exploring the strength of new sterling, making sterling flexible clay, lots and lots of carving. Plus I’ve been exploring new ways to work with resin. Well… new to my work, using copper and gold leaf and embedding watch gears. I love

I love living so close to wine country!

Feb 18, 2012

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Spent part of the day today in Sonoma in the wine country. Such a beautiful day today. Mid 60s, wisps of clouds in the air. I love the Carneros Appellation. Headed over to our favorite lunch spot the Boon Fly Cafe, however due to the 3 day weekend it was a 45 minute wait! Where

SoCal Shadowbox class at Dynasty Art Studio

Feb 15, 2012

Shadowbox by Patrik Kusek EXQUISITE SHADOWBOX with Patrik Kusek at Dynasty Art Studio, San Juan Capistrano, CA $95.00 + cost of clay Learn to make a framed shadow box using dry-to-dry construction techniques in metal clay. In this one day class you’ll build and construct a shadow box using your choice of texture. You’ll learn

SoCal Aura 22 Class at Dynasty Art Studio

Feb 15, 2012

Aura 22 EARRINGS & PENDANT With Patrik Kusek $95.00 + cost of clay The golden touch! Adding gold to metal clay with Aura22. In this one day class we’ll make a pendant and earrings using your choice of design. Then we’ll explore adding real gold to our pieces. Aura 22 is real 22K gold in

SoCal Ring Party

Feb 15, 2012

http://dynastyartstudio.com/ringpartypk.html I’m so excited to be visiting to SoCal! I’ll be at Dynasty Art Studio teaching for 3 days! For those of you who know Dynasty Art Studios is home to Candace Gate creator of Dynasty Stamp. The BEST texture plates ever! So join us! It’s going to be fun! Saturday March 10th from 10:00

SFBay Silver Clay Group and metal clay granulation effects

Feb 13, 2012

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Yesterday I presented a demo to my local metal clay guild. It was great to see everyone again and also wonderful to see so many new faces! A big thanks to Penelope and Judy for organizing and promoting! The topics included an overview of textures and how to create custom textures. Plus an easy method