Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Earrings, Wire
Wednesday Apr 27, 2011
Materials:
20 or 21 gauge round wire, several feet of both practice wire and work wire. Students may choose sterling silver or gold filled for their work wire.
Various beads that will fit on the wire, as desired to complete earrings
Earbacks
Tools:
*Note* Students are encouraged to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutters/Flush cutters
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Vanessa Hinds
Level: Beginner
In this class, students will learn how to make a variety of ear wires and head pins. Head pins are essential to earring construction. Also students will learn how to create earrings in all styles including plain, fancy, posts, ear cuffs, threaders and ear wires that are part of the earring design, a truly unique flair!
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Free, Wire
Wednesday Mar 30, 2011
Join us for a free instructional seminar about wire wrapping. Students can bring any tools they have for a complimentary evaluation of how they will best suit your wire wrapping. Instructor will discuss the basic fundamentals of wire wrapping jewelry as well as the use of various tools, tool care, and wire types.
Cost: Free! Call or stop by the shop to reserve your space today!
Instructor: Vanessa Hinds
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire
Wednesday Mar 30, 2011
Wire Techniques 2
Materials:
Practice wire: 20,21, or 22 gauge square, round and half round
24, 26, or 28 round
examples of material: tinned copper, copper, brass. *Note: Sterling Silver or Gold is not recommended for practice*
To make bangle, students will need:
approx. 3 feet- 21 gauge square wire, 1/2 hard or soft
approx. 12 inches- 20 gauge 1/2 round wire , 1/2 hard or soft
Tools:
*Note* Students are encourage to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Any additional wire working tools, students may choose to bring these
Cost: $25 plus materials
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisite for this class is Basic Wire Techniques 1, or at least 3 months wire working experience. Students need to be proficient in making eye loops, wrapped loops, spirals, and figure eight’s before attending this course.
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Earrings, Wire
Thursday Mar 24, 2011
Wire Techniques 1
Materials:
Practice wire: 20 gauge round, examples of material: tinned copper, copper, brass. *Note: Sterling Silver or Gold is not recommended for practice*
2-4 pearls, beads, or crystals, any size from 6mm to 14mm
2 earring findings, of choice
Project wire: 20 gauge round, 2 or 24 gauge round (if using pearls) *make sure the wire is the correct size to fit the hole of your chosen bead or pearl*
Tools:
*Note* Students are encouraged to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Steel block
Chasing Hammer
Raw Hide Hammer
Lamp & Magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Vanessa Hinds
Level: Beginner
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire
Friday Jun 4, 2010
Man's Bangle
Materials:
16 0r 18 gauge Square wire (sample uses copper)
16 or 18 gauge Half round wire (sample uses tinned copper)
19 or 20 gauge soft round wire (sample uses tinned copper, colored craft wire may also be used)
wire cutters
pliers (available for classroom use, or students may choose to bring their own)
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Bobbie Chumack
Level: Beginner
A great bangle for men, perfect for a Father’s Day gift!
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Wire
Friday May 7, 2010
Wire Mermaid
Materials:
Soft flex
2- 10 or 12 mm beads
1- 20 mm bead
4 mm cub beads
6/0 seed beads in 2 colors
Bugle beads
11/0 seed beads
28 gauge wire, can be craft wire in a color to match beads
various assorted beads as desired to add style to student’s individual mermaid!
Lobster clasp
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Kari Bunker
Level: Beginner
Students will work with wire and a variety of beads to create a lovely mermaid, perfect for hanging in your car, a window, or just about anywhere as decoration!
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire
Wednesday Mar 24, 2010
Alinda Bracelet
Materials:
5 feet of 21 gauge square, half hard wire, with no mistakes or bends
2 feet of 20 gauge 1/2 round, half hard wire
Various square & round beads for accent
Wire can be sterling silver or gold.
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Bobbie Chumack
Level: Intermediate. Recommended students have had previous experience with wire wrapping, at least 2 prior classes or equivalent.
Posted by Andrella | Under Chain Making, Classes, Necklaces, Wire
Wednesday Mar 3, 2010
Spring Link Chain Necklace
Materials:
2 colors of craft wire, 10 feet each, 18 gauge
1 focal bead
Tools: are available for classroom use, but students are encouraged to bring their own
round nose pliers
chain nose pliers
wire cutters
mandrel for wrapping, 1/8″ or 1/4″ for desired size, a wooden dowel may also be used
Lamp & magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Posted by Justin | Under Classes, Necklaces, Wire
Wednesday May 13, 2009
Briolette Shuffle Necklace
Materials
1 strand of briolettes
20ga wire Copper was used in sample.
18ga wire Sterling Silver was used in sample
Tools: Round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, wire cutters, flat nose pliers, tools are available for classroom however bring any needed tools you may already have.
Cost: $25.00 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
Posted by Justin | Under Classes, Earrings, Wire
Friday Mar 13, 2009
Earring Square
Materials:
22 gauge Wire, approx. 16 inches, color of choice
assorted bugle beads, sizes 3 mm – 12 mm
26 gauge colored wire (optional) approx. 20 inches
Earring findings of choice
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Intermediate
