NEWS AND EVENTS

PMC Books Feature Work by Nancy Karpel
Creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration,by CeCe Wire, former Director of the PMC Guild, published by Lark Books, NY, features Nancy's Mayan Cenote Fertility Pendant and Wisdom Brooch.

Nancy was chosen as one of 6 featured artists in Setting Stones in Metal Clay, written by Jeanette Landenwitch, the Executive Director of the PMC Guild International. Published by Brynmorgan Press, ME. Nancy's Wisdom Brooch is featured on the cover, as a chapter page and gallery page for which Nancy wrote the informational text. Her Branch Brooch III is also featured.

Metal Clay Beads, published by Lark Books,written by artist Barbara Becker Simon,features 2 photos of Nancy's PMC Pod Beads which incorporate 24k gold and enamels with fine silver PMC.
A second PMC bead book was written by Linda Kaye-Moses entitled Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads, published by Creative Publishing International, MN. It features Nancy's Sculptured Bead Pendant and Pod Bead Pendant.

Studio Hours -
Visit the studio - it's worth the trip! See new items not yet displayed on the website.
Call 203-782-9108, or email Nancy at karpelstudio@att.net for your appointment to have your new jewelry custom designed. Appointments are available weekdays and Saturdays.
See below for directions to our Willow Street studio.

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PMC Workshops and Classes
Nancy Karpel,Certified PMC Instructor
See links to art center websites below.

Feb. 18: Exploring PMC at Guilford Art Center (GAC)- one day workshop.
Feb. 25: Setting Stones in PMC at Creative Arts Workshop(CAW), New Haven- one day workshop.
March 7: Discover PMC at CAW, New Haven- one day beginner's workshop.

Mondays, April 2-30, 10am - 1pm: PMC in 3-D Intensive Workshop, at GAC.

April 14: Exploring PMC, at CAW, New Haven-one day workshop.

Directions to N. Karpel Studio -
Marlin Business Center is at 85/87 Willow St. New Haven CT 06511.
I-91 to exit 6 - Willow St. Take a right at end of ramp(Willow St)
After 2nd light (at Mitchell Drive)is Marlin Business Center.
Pull in driveway under white-painted archway, free parking in lot, and also in lot on corner of Mitchell Drive.
Studio is in Building A on 3rd floor(take elevator), unit 1
Handicapped parking available.
or
Whitney Ave. to Willow St.
Next to Shell gas station is Marlin Business Center.
Parking through archway mentioned above.

In Memoriam
This website is lovingly dedicated to my mom, Vincenza, who passed from this life in 2004, and to my dad William who passed several years before.
You may have met them at one of the many trade shows and studio shows they assisted me with. They are and always will be missed.
Nancy

RELATED LINKS

www.gia.edu
Gemological Institute of America
Learn about what to look for when buying diamonds.

www.PMCguild.com
Read about the latest news in Precious Metal Clay.

www.lapidaryjournal.com/archive/299toc.cfm
lapidaryjournal.com is a beautiful and informative site with information about stones and the jewelry industry. Click on the link, or search their Archives for the Feb. 1999 issue with Nancy's pendant on the cover, and photos of her work, as well as an article she wrote for the Jewelry Journal section (pg. 63).

www.guilfordartcenter.org
Look for my workshop listings for PMC classes, under jewelry classes or adult workshops.
Register on the website or by telephone.

www.creativeartsworkshop.org
Look for my workshop listings for PMC classes under Jewelry, or Adult Workshops.
You may sign-up on the website or by phone.

www.maishe.com
Information on our holiday reception and sale. Directions to George St. Studio. Pictures of Maishe's work.