Following are the Tucson based Camp PMC instructors who will be teaching courses 101 and 201 at Colors of the Stone February 1-7, 2020.
Marnie Ehlers
Good Muse Designs www.goodmusedesigns.com
Marnie Ehlers is a Tucson based jewelry artist. She has been teaching jewelry making classes for over 15 years including classes at Metal Clay by the Bay, an international conference in 2014, and the JOGS Gem and Mineral Show in 2013. Marnie was a Tech-expo presenter for the 2008 International Precious Metal Clay Guild conference at Purdue University, featuring her unrivaled metal clay syringe technique and she was a finalist in the 2016 International Bead Dreams contest, Metal clay category.
Her work is featured in Contemporary Metal Clay Rings, the 2011 PMC guild Annual, and the 2010 and 2112 Art and Designs of Metal Clay Jewelry calendars. She is a certified artist with both Rio Grande and PMC connection in Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay certified with Art Clay World, Inc.
Marnie is a graduate of the California Institute of Jewelry Training in Carmichael, California. She has worked with jewelers in Spokane, Washington; the Azores islands, Portugal; and Sacramento, California. She worked as a bench jeweler before moving to Tucson, AZ and opening Good Muse Designs jewelry studio. Her passion is helping others discover their own creative voice by teaching jewelry making and metal clay classes.
Marnie's work has been featured at Gay Odmark's gallery in Sun Valley Idaho, at the Westin La Paloma gift shop, and the Krikawa Jewelry Art Gallery, Many Hands Cooperative Gallery, all in Tucson, AZ. She is currently featured at Southern AZ Arts Guild Gallery at La Encantada, Tucson AZ.
“I believe learning should be relaxing, fun and easy and that students learn in a variety of ways. My joy as a teacher is to help you create your vision in metal!” ~Marnie Ehlers
Good Muse Designs www.goodmusedesigns.com
Marnie Ehlers is a Tucson based jewelry artist. She has been teaching jewelry making classes for over 15 years including classes at Metal Clay by the Bay, an international conference in 2014, and the JOGS Gem and Mineral Show in 2013. Marnie was a Tech-expo presenter for the 2008 International Precious Metal Clay Guild conference at Purdue University, featuring her unrivaled metal clay syringe technique and she was a finalist in the 2016 International Bead Dreams contest, Metal clay category.
Her work is featured in Contemporary Metal Clay Rings, the 2011 PMC guild Annual, and the 2010 and 2112 Art and Designs of Metal Clay Jewelry calendars. She is a certified artist with both Rio Grande and PMC connection in Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay certified with Art Clay World, Inc.
Marnie is a graduate of the California Institute of Jewelry Training in Carmichael, California. She has worked with jewelers in Spokane, Washington; the Azores islands, Portugal; and Sacramento, California. She worked as a bench jeweler before moving to Tucson, AZ and opening Good Muse Designs jewelry studio. Her passion is helping others discover their own creative voice by teaching jewelry making and metal clay classes.
Marnie's work has been featured at Gay Odmark's gallery in Sun Valley Idaho, at the Westin La Paloma gift shop, and the Krikawa Jewelry Art Gallery, Many Hands Cooperative Gallery, all in Tucson, AZ. She is currently featured at Southern AZ Arts Guild Gallery at La Encantada, Tucson AZ.
“I believe learning should be relaxing, fun and easy and that students learn in a variety of ways. My joy as a teacher is to help you create your vision in metal!” ~Marnie Ehlers
Cathy Flesher
Infinite Designs www.cathyflesher.com
Cathy Flesher began her journey as an artist and handmade jewelry designer in the early 2000s bringing her travel and nature-inspired designs and innovative teaching perspective to Tucson, her home since 2016. She was recently featured as an emerging new artist by Voyage Phoenix magazine.
Cathy is multi-talented with self-taught expertise across a broad array of areas, including metal clay, beadwork, wirework, hand knotting, stone setting, soldering, enameling, and glass. This well-rounded understanding of what’s possible serves her well as a teacher. Her style is engaging, practical, and generous. She can break down challenging concepts into easily digestible parts and techniques for her students, allowing them to work to their own pace and capabilities. For the past three years, her focus has been on innovation with metal clay.
She offers private instruction from her zen studio high in the Catalina Foothills and offers custom group workshops throughout the United States.
"I love to learn new techniques, combine them, and then teach them to others in a simple and understandable way that makes jewelry making fun and accessible to everyone." ~ Cathy Flesher
Infinite Designs www.cathyflesher.com
Cathy Flesher began her journey as an artist and handmade jewelry designer in the early 2000s bringing her travel and nature-inspired designs and innovative teaching perspective to Tucson, her home since 2016. She was recently featured as an emerging new artist by Voyage Phoenix magazine.
Cathy is multi-talented with self-taught expertise across a broad array of areas, including metal clay, beadwork, wirework, hand knotting, stone setting, soldering, enameling, and glass. This well-rounded understanding of what’s possible serves her well as a teacher. Her style is engaging, practical, and generous. She can break down challenging concepts into easily digestible parts and techniques for her students, allowing them to work to their own pace and capabilities. For the past three years, her focus has been on innovation with metal clay.
She offers private instruction from her zen studio high in the Catalina Foothills and offers custom group workshops throughout the United States.
"I love to learn new techniques, combine them, and then teach them to others in a simple and understandable way that makes jewelry making fun and accessible to everyone." ~ Cathy Flesher
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Tanya Lown
Tanya Lown Designs www.tanyalowndesigns.com
Tanya has had two professional loves all her life: teaching and being creative. As a young girl, she found her calling in education when she taught her brother math. She went on to earn her Ph.D, teach in college and high school, and head the
Southern Division of Training and Development of the largest bank in Arizona. She spearheaded the creation of Money and You, a program taught in middle schools for many years, coached the Junior Achievement Bank Company to second place twice and was repeatedly published in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She has
also been president of various education related organizations. Tanya used her educational interests during this time, teaching and creating training programs and materials both in banking and in the school system. Her goal is and has always been to make learning fun and easy to understand and this goal drives her to continually look to better herself as she seeks to perfect learning for others.
Once retired, Tanya found her creativity drawn to an interest she had since 9th grade – silversmithing. After taking several classes in 2011, she was introduced to Precious Metal Clay (PMC®) and hasn’t looked back. Tanya loves continually learning and sharing what she learns. As she continues to grow in her metal clay explorations, Tanya has received recognition for her work in galleries, the Alchemist’s Guide to Creativity, at competitions, and in the upcoming calendar of the Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide, She is a certified medal clay artist in PMC® with Rio Grande and certified in Art Clay® by Art Clay World USA. Her work is showcased on her website, and at Elegant Beads Gallery where she offers classes upon request.
"My greatest joy comes from helping others realize their dreams and their potential." ~ Tanya Lown
Tanya Lown
Tanya Lown Designs www.tanyalowndesigns.com
Tanya has had two professional loves all her life: teaching and being creative. As a young girl, she found her calling in education when she taught her brother math. She went on to earn her Ph.D, teach in college and high school, and head the
Southern Division of Training and Development of the largest bank in Arizona. She spearheaded the creation of Money and You, a program taught in middle schools for many years, coached the Junior Achievement Bank Company to second place twice and was repeatedly published in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She has
also been president of various education related organizations. Tanya used her educational interests during this time, teaching and creating training programs and materials both in banking and in the school system. Her goal is and has always been to make learning fun and easy to understand and this goal drives her to continually look to better herself as she seeks to perfect learning for others.
Once retired, Tanya found her creativity drawn to an interest she had since 9th grade – silversmithing. After taking several classes in 2011, she was introduced to Precious Metal Clay (PMC®) and hasn’t looked back. Tanya loves continually learning and sharing what she learns. As she continues to grow in her metal clay explorations, Tanya has received recognition for her work in galleries, the Alchemist’s Guide to Creativity, at competitions, and in the upcoming calendar of the Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide, She is a certified medal clay artist in PMC® with Rio Grande and certified in Art Clay® by Art Clay World USA. Her work is showcased on her website, and at Elegant Beads Gallery where she offers classes upon request.
"My greatest joy comes from helping others realize their dreams and their potential." ~ Tanya Lown
June LeClair
www.Facebook.com/MoonliteCreations
Leaving New York in 2000 June LeClair had a long career in telecommunications and freelanced as an artist showing in juried shows and working on numerous art projects in the Northeast. Moving to Arizona gave her an opportunity to focus on her artistic skills leading her to earn a degree in Advertising Art with honors. Not letting this be her final destination in art, she explored other art forms earning several program certifications. So when this versatile artist was introduced to Metal Clay in 2007 it is no surprise she would expand into jewelry design.
It didn’t take long for her to explore the different art organizations of Tucson volunteering her time and skills. After a few years of producing various publications, websites, commissioned artwork, artisan jewelry and participating in art shows and teaching for clients and organizations, it finally gave way for her to create a space for herself.
This search for her space led her to the Historic Downtown Arts District at the Steinfeld Building. Here she created “Moonlite Creations Gallery & Studio” a unique space showcasing her diverse art with other local artisans she promotes. The space has given her the opportunity to create a space for classes, share her knowledge and still be able to organize various art events and shows.
"No matter the skill level, there is a creative expression everyone has to offer. You can’t be afraid to experiment. Use all your knowledge and keep learning, then use what works for you, expanding your creativity." ~ June LeClair
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Nancy Sanders -
www.Facebook.com/SimpleElegancebyNancy
Nancy has always been intrigued by jewelry, but in 2007, she began to create it. That year, she retired from her 30 year career in teaching languages in high school and junior high. During those years, she was published numerous times in Who’s Who Among American Teachers, she served as Department Chair, and was nominated for several awards. Her current passions are teaching, international travel, and jewelry. Nancy continues her education in precious metal clay, chain maille, and glass arts, and is constantly expanding her knowledge and skills. She is certified in both PMC and art clay, and is currently exhibiting her work at Elegant Beads Gallery.
“We are all learners and teachers on our own paths through life. The joy is in sharing and helping others, which is why I love to teach.” ~ Nancy Sanders
Nancy Sanders -
www.Facebook.com/SimpleElegancebyNancy
Nancy has always been intrigued by jewelry, but in 2007, she began to create it. That year, she retired from her 30 year career in teaching languages in high school and junior high. During those years, she was published numerous times in Who’s Who Among American Teachers, she served as Department Chair, and was nominated for several awards. Her current passions are teaching, international travel, and jewelry. Nancy continues her education in precious metal clay, chain maille, and glass arts, and is constantly expanding her knowledge and skills. She is certified in both PMC and art clay, and is currently exhibiting her work at Elegant Beads Gallery.
“We are all learners and teachers on our own paths through life. The joy is in sharing and helping others, which is why I love to teach.” ~ Nancy Sanders