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KCPCG Fall Workshop featuring Phil Porter

Complex Kaleidoscope Cane Jewelry

  What are some new and lively ways we can use complex canes? I'll share some of the research I've done about getting the most out of a big cane without wasting a lot of it, as well as exploring interesting color possibilities. Then we'll use them in jewelry in contemporary ways.
   Part 1 - Colors  We’ll spend some time with color mixing experiments. Just enough color theory for background, but mostly time to play, play, play while we observe and share our results.
   Part 2 - Making and Combining Canes We’ll use the colors we have created to make some simple canes, then combine them to create an equilateral cane. I’ll share some of the simple tricks I use to create an interesting design.
  Part 3 Finding Patterns and Creating Veneers  I’ll share a presentation on how to figure out the best ways to combine your cane without cutting a lot of it up.
   Part 4 Pendant & Earrings  We’ll use the veneers we have created to make a pair of earrings and a pendant, using just parts of the designs asymmetrically.

  The workshop will be recorded and available for 30 days.


Registration is open for KCPCG Members
Your fee is $125 if your membership renewed by March 1, 2025,
after March 1 there is no discount, the fee is $145.

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KCPCG Members paying by check may email [email protected] to request our Treasurer's contact information.

Non-members of KCPCG can register after September 15, 2025

Non KCPCG Members Pay $145
Registration begins Sept. 15, 2025

2025 Quarterly Zoom Meetings

We are trying a very different schedule for 2025 to make meetings available to more members. Please note the day and time for each meeting!!

January 9, 2025, Thursday Evening 6:30 pm CST
   Demo: Peggy Bellm "New techniques with cutters"
   Business meeting
   Show and Tell

April 12, 2025, Saturday Morning,10:00 am CDST
   Demo: Gail Garbe, Paper Cutour Puppets
   Business Meeting
   Show and Tell

July 9, 2025, Wednesday Evening, 6:30 pm CDST
   Demo: TBA
   Business meeting
   Show and Tell

October 13, 2025, Wednesday Evening, 6:30 pm CDST
   Demo: TBA
   Business meeting
   Show and Tell

Workshops KCPCG Has Hosted

KCPCG Workshops over the years (2005 to present)

Feb. 2005: KLEW – Polymer Clay Tips and Techniques 

Jun. 2006: Jana Roberts Benson – Precision Lace Cane

Oct. 2006: KLEW – Translucent Canes

Feb. 2007: Jana Roberts Benson – Arabesque Caning and Fleur d’Lis, Strap Rivet Jewelry

Sep. 2007: Jana Roberts Benson – Finely Veined Leaf and Secret Shapes

Mar. 2008: Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg – Intensive Flower Caning, 5 Flowers from one Skinner blend

May 2008: Eugena Topina – Faux Cloisonné

Jun. 2008: Julie Picarello – Mixed Media Mokume Gane

Feb. 2009: Sarah Shiriver - Kaleidoscoping Your Skinner Blend & Polymer Fitted Bangle Bracelet with Elastic Closure

Oct. 2009: Barbara McGuire – Faux Bone Bracelets, Festive Framed Faces, Mokume Gane Gold Leaf

Mar. 2010: Barbara McGuire – Silver Clay, Face Cane  

Oct. 2011: Lisa Pavelka -- Faux Dichroic Resin, Surface Techniques, Soldering

Oct. 2012: Julie Eakes – Face Cane                 

Apr. 2012: Barb Fajardo -- Mandela Beads and More

Sep. 2013: Carol Simmons -- Hidden Jewels Mokume Gane

Jul. 2014: Randy Ketzel & Kim Schlinke -- ​ dZi beads, carnelian bangle, opal/bronze Celtic pendant 

Mar. 2015: Ann and Karen Mitchell -- Engineering & Construction for Jewelry Design &

                                                             Liquid Polymer Clay: Everything but the Kitchen Sink

Aug. 2015: Maggie Maggio -- Color Inspirations

Apr. 2016: Dale Doroshow -- Books, Chaos Cards, Petals & Leaves

Aug. 2016: Deb Hart -- Turtle Box and Owl Tile

Mar. 2017: Carol Simmons -- Flowers and Totems

Jun. 2017: Alice Stroppel -- Cane Mapping

Oct. 2017:  Jana Roberts Benson -- 3D Dimensional Cutwork & Backgroundless Flower Canes

Jul.  2018:  Lindly Haunani -- Sagacious Sumptuous Color

Oct. 2018:  Syndee Holt --Tips and Tricks and Photography with a cell phone

Jul.  2019:  Barb Fajardo -- Colorful Chaos 

Oct. 2019:  Lindly Haunani -- Three Joyful Veneers

Jul.   2020: Deb Hart -- Rainbow & Art Deco Pens via Zoom   

Aug. 2020: Layl McDill-- Bird via Zoom

Oct.  2020: Lynn Yuhr -- Meditative Magic via Zoom

Jun.  2021:  Carol Blackburn -- Faire Isle Vessels via Zoom

Oct:  2021:  Jana Roberts Benzon -- Still Life Masters via Zoom

Jun. 2022: Sarah Shriver –Mobiles and Hollow Beads via Zoom

Oct.  2022:  Shelly Atwood -- Carved Vessels & Hinged Textured Pendants via Zoom

Jan. 2023:  Julie Picarello -- Faded Tapestry Texture/ All Meshed UP via Zoom

Oct. 2023: Bonnie Bishoff-- Statement Necklaces and Embedded Findings via Zoom

Feb. 2024: Laurel Swetnam and Lea Gordinier--Unique, Flat Lidded Boxes via Zoom
Sept. 2024: Jana Honnerova--Variations on Circles, Faux Mosaics
Apr. 2025:  Maureen Carlson --Spinning in Place

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