General Workshops
Basic Bead Stringing
In this technique class, you will learn about the different materials and tools used for stringing beads. This will include the use of SoftFlex and crimp beads, knotting between beads and applying bead tips, and attaching cord crimps and a clasp to leather cording. Class fee includes all materials. This workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Dava Staff
$35, Three Hours
- Wednesday, June 23, 10:30a - 1:30p
- Wednesday, July 28, 5:30p - 8:30p
- Wednesday, August 18, 5:30p - 8:30p
- Sunday, September 12, 11:30a - 2:30p
- Wednesday, September 15, 10:30a - 1:30p
Bird Nest Hoop Earrings
These earrings are a fabulous way to learn a free form wire technique that Tara has coined as "bird nesting." You will form the hoop base and pound and file it. Then learn how to apply beads to your hoop base with 26 gauge wire and "bird nest" it with 28 gauge wire. If you love color combining, or wish you did, this is a great class for exploring and experimenting with your color pallet.
Prerequisite:
Basic wire work experience
Instructor: Tara Brisbine
$70, Four Hours
- Friday, August 6, 10:30a - 2:30p
Button Jewelry
Break out your button collection for this fun filled class that incorporates wirework and knotting techniques to make unique jewelry. Each student will leave with one or two finished pieces of jewelry and ideas for many, many more. You will also do a button swap with other students, so bring your collection in for this sharing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Susan Beal
$33, Three Hours
- Friday, August 20, 12:00p - 3:00p
- Saturday, September 18, 1:30p - 4:30p
Clover & Flower Components
Learn to create four uniquely beautiful components while acquiring a variety of wireworking skills. The first component is the Clover, which makes a delicate pendant or charm. Next, you will learn to make a Daisy Stone Pendant, which involves coiling wire around the framework of a large stone. From here, you will learn to construct a beaded Daisy Link. Lastly, you will learn to make a Swirl Bail, which is formed and pounded for strength and artistic flair.
Prerequisite:
Must feel comfortable working with wire and have basic knowledge of tools & their function.
Instructor: Tara Brisbine
$100, Six Hours
- Saturday, August 7, 10:30a - 4:30p
Earring Clinic
Learn the basics to design eye-catching earrings. This is a design theory class and will cover balance, color theory and other design elements. Each student will put together several earring designs.
Prerequisite:
Basic wire wrapping skills.
Instructor: Laura Kaye
$55, Four Hours
- Friday, September 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Enameling I
Students will create original enamel pendants and earrings with copper pieces they have prepared. To prepare the copper, students will learn to cut, drill, file and dome. Then, they will explore two enameling techniques including stenciling. Once pieces are fired in the kiln, students may attach pieces to chain or ear wires to create amazing jewelry!
Beginning students welcome!
Instructor: Lolly Jamerson
$65, Five Hours
- Saturday, July 24, 11:00a - 4:00p
Enameling II
Cloisonné comes from the French word meaning compartments. Silver cloisonné wire is used to create a linear design on your piece. Enamel is then filled in around the wire work, layered and fired several times. In addition, students will experiment with mixing colors and explore different ways of layering the enamels, which yields very interesting effects. At the end of the two-day workshop, each student will have created a beautiful, one of a kind pendant.
Prerequisite:
Enameling I
Instructor: Lolly Jamerson
$140, Five Hours each day
- Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15, 11:00a - 4:00p each day
Felted Wool Flower
In this project class, you will learn the art of combining wet felting and simple bead embroidery techniques. Hand crafted felt flowers can be turned into pins, barrettes, rings, head bands and whatever else your imagination can conjure up! Come brighten up your day with a fun and color filled three hours. Includes wool roving.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Lynzee Malsin
$40, Three Hours
- Wednesday, July 21, 5:30p - 8:30p
Findings... Make Your Own!
Learn to make your own headpins, hook clasps and earwires. You will learn wire manipulation, torch use, forging and planishing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$50, Three & One Half Hours
- Friday, July 9, 10:30a - 2:00p
Fusing
Learn the basics of fusing fine silver, a simpler alternative to soldering. Due to the nature of fine silver, no chemicals are needed in this process. The class will begin with coiling rings and learning how to use a jeweler's saw. With these rings, you will practice fusing (with a butane torch) individual links and then learn how to make chain. Once links are made, they can be hammered or shaped however you like!
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$65, Three & a Half Hours
- Wednesday, June 23, 4:30p - 8:30p
- Friday, July 23, 12:30p - 4:30p
- Saturday, July 31, 10:30a - 2:30p
Knotting Basics
Knotting between beads is a treasured stringing technique that adds a strong functional quality, as well as a style to any finished piece. Ellen will lead you to mastery of this technique, to include, applying French wire, bead tips and knotting directly onto a clasp.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$35, Three Hours
- Wednesday, August 11, 5:30p - 8:30p
Origami
Learn basic origami folds and how to read origami instructions while constructing two styles of rings, earrings, cards, ornaments and stationery. Lots of color and fun to be had through the art of paper folding!
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Alison Eckhardt
$27, Two Hours
- Sunday, July 25, 12:00p - 2:00p
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Origami For Kids
Learn basic origami folds while constructing animal ornaments, hair clips, cards & stationery. Lots of color and fun to be had through the art of paper folding!
Appropriate for children ages 9-12
Instructor: Alison Eckhardt
$25, Two Hours
- Saturday, July 3, 2:00p - 4:00p
Resin Jewelry
Learn to use hardening resin as you design and create four personalized pendants. You will use images or collages of your choice in these miniature pieces of art. This is a comprehensive class that will cover four techniques.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Aimee Traeden
$68, Five Hours
- Friday, June 18, 12:30p - 5:30p
- Sunday, June 27, 11:30a - 4:30p
- Saturday, July 17, 11:30a - 4:30p
- Sunday, August 22, 11:30a - 4:30p
Soldered Pendant Jewelry
Learn to capture your favorite image between glass then encase with a soldered metal frame. These pendant shaped pieces can be applied to earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Class fee includes use of all necessary tools, as well as copper foil, glass and burnishes.
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$62, 4.5 Hours
- Sunday, July 18, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Soldering
Create your own jump rings and solder them to create a one of a kind chain necklace or bracelet. You will learn the techniques of forging and soldering
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$60, Four Hours
- Saturday, June 19, 10:30a - 2:30p
- Wednesday, July 7, 4:30p - 8:30p
- Monday, August 9, 10:30a - 2:30p
Studio Basics: Pendant
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a pendant using the following techniques: sawing, drilling, piercing, and riveting.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$90, 6 Hours
- Friday, August 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Studio Basics: Bangle
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a silver bangle using the following techniques: sawing, forging, annealing, stamping and planishing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$90, 6 Hours
- Saturday, August 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday, September 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sweat Soldering
This soldering technique, also called tinning, is a way of joining together two flat surfaces of two different sizes. In this class, you will make a pendant using basic metalsmithing techniques to include: sawing, piercing, filing and soldering.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$75, Six Hours
- Saturday, September 11, 10:00a - 4:00p
Twisted Wire Necklace
Delicate fringe like branches, embellished with beads, get formed out of fine gauge twisted wire. This creation is attached to chain, giving it an overall effect of floating in air! Basic wire working techniques are taught in this class.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$38, 3.5 Hours
- Saturday, September 4, 10:30a - 2:00p
Victorian Right Angle Weave
This gorgeous bracelet sparkles and moves as you wear it, displaying all the regal elegance and charm of the Victorian period. Its lacy pattern is made using a basic right angle weave technique that has been altered just slightly with the incorporation of larger beads, as well as seed beads. The width of the finished bracelet is open to interpretation. A button or several beads for one or more loop closures creates a gorgeous finishing touch to this design.
Prerequisite:
Must be able to thread a needle and have some experience working with needle & thread.
Instructor: Tara Brisbine
$55, Five Hours
- Sunday, August 8, 11:30a - 4:30p
Viking Knit
Learn to weave 24 gauge wire around a dowel to create a woven wire piece for use in bracelets, necklaces and whatever else your imagination can conjure up. Antiquing with liver of sulfur and how to tumble polish will also be covered. Once started, this technique is repetitive and goes quickly. Beautiful end caps will give the finished piece a very professional look.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Barbara Vanselow
$60, 5.5 Hours
- Sunday, July 11, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wire Wrapped Rings
Turn a single bead into a strong jewelry statement with this inventive wire wrapping technique. Teri has interpreted this exquisite design into a stunning ring using a single special bead, wire and a ring mandrel.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$25, 2 Hours
- Saturday, July 3, 10:00am - 12:00am
Wire Techniques
This workshop covers various practical wire techniques. Many great minds put their ideas together to come up with a dynamic curriculum that will meet all of your basic wire work needs. In this class, you will learn to make the basic wire loop, a coiled loop, a basic earwire, and a clasp. You will also learn interesting ways to attach all of these things to chain and to each other. This workshop meets once.
*Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$35, 3 Hours
- Sunday, June 20, 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, July 14, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Wednesday, August 25, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Sunday, September 19, 11:30am - 2:30pm
