Cindy Thomas Pankopf: Cindy Thomas Pankopf is a graphic designer turned bead instructor with a passion for teaching beginners. Cindy is a senior instructor for Art Clay Silver and also teaches beading in Brea, CA and at the Bead&Button Show. The Absolute Beginners Guide: Making Metal Clay Jewelry is Cindy's second book. She is also the author of the recently released BeadMaille.