We are getting ready for Michael deMeng’s classes in June. We’ve been digging through the local salvage yards, going to flea markets, and buying really cool stuff on ETSY. Here’s a picture of some of the items we received this week from ETSY.

If you are interested in taking his classes, he’ll be teaching at Absolutely Everything the end of May and also at The Stamp Act in Marshfield in June.  I’ll be at all 4 classes!

Last summer, the Metal Clay community lost one of its own when Robin Whittemore, a talented jewelry artist and active member in the Metal Clay community, lost her courageous battle with cancer.

Robin struggled with breast cancer and after six years of chemotherapy, radiation and medication, she was then told she required a bone marrow transplant.

Robin inspired the group with her uplifting spirit and love of life. Sadly, she died during the summer of 2007, leaving a legacy of courage and charity among her friends and colleagues.

Now Metal Clay artists from around the country have decided to honor Robin and their own loved ones who have succumbed to this disease by raising funds to benefit the American Cancer Society and The Marrow Foundation.

Dozens of Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and Art Clay Silver (ACS) artists have created handcrafted charms for bracelets and necklaces, which will be raffled to raise money for cancer treatment and prevention. Members of the Metal Clay community have donated every aspect of this project, from making charms and bracelets to designing and selling raffle tickets and donating Web site space and credit card fees.

This is your chance to own a unique work of art created by the nation’s premier Metal Clay artists.

Raffle tickets are only $5 each or five for $20 and all proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society and The Marrow Foundation.

These pieces of fine jewelry will be raffled on July 20 during the PMC Conference 2008 at Purdue University, but you do not have to be present to win.

This is a one of a kind bracelet. I ordered my tickets from Whole Lotta Whimsy last week. Please do your part to support the charities.