Abacus Ring

3 hours/intermediate

These rings are made of sterling silver wire and chain and are hand-woven together to form a ring base. Instead of garnishing with a gem you will learn a basket weave design. This is an adaptation to my signature line I’ve been making since 1996.

$115 includes kit with all materials needed.

Tools are not included. The following tools are recommended; small round nose pliers, chain nose or bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

Some tools are provided for shared use during the class. Tools are also offered for purchase.

OFFERED FRIDAY 11AM – 2PM
OCTOBER 8, 2010

Herringbone Bezel Pendant

2 hours/beginner-intermediate

Learn to hone and challenge your wire wrapping ability. While incorporating gemstones with Sterling Silver wire, become skilled at capturing these gems through an intricate basket weave.

$90 includes kit with all materials needed.

Tools are not included. The following tools are recommended: round nose pliers, chain nose or a bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

Some tools are provided for shared use during the class. Tools are also offered for purchase.

OFFERED FRIDAY 3PM – 5PM
OCTOBER 8, 2010

Herringbone Rings

3 hours/intermediate

This ring is a take on the Herringbone weave design. Learn to work with heavy gauges of wire, to coil and weave onto wire or over beads. Create a unique looking ring with a chic or ethnic flair.

$125 includes kit with all materials needed.

Tools are not included. The following tools are recommended: round nose pliers, chain nose or bent nose pliers, heavy flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

Some tools are provided for shared use during the class. Tools are also offered for purchase.

OFFERED SATURDAY 10AM– 1PM
OCTOBER 9, 2010

Riveted Rock Band

4 hours/intermediate-advanced

Learn to work with flat wire by incorporating texturing, shaping and riveting. Also individualize rings with your favorite sayings and/or designs. Rivet on your favorite gemstone to glamorize your creation.

$160 includes kit with all materials needed.

Tools are not included. The following tools are recommended:, chasing/ball peen hammer, riveting hammer, household hammer, heavy flush wire cutter for flat wire, flush wire cutters for 14 gauge wire, and ruler.

Some tools are provided for shared use during the class. Tools are also offered for purchase.

OFFERED SATURDAY 2PM– 6PM
OCTOBER 9, 2010

Silver Framed Gems

3 hours/beginner

Use fine silver bezel wire in an innovative way. Frame your favorite gems and beads in silver that can be personalized or left plain for a polished look. We will also cover texturing, stamping and oxidizing.

$120 includes kit with all materials needed.

Tools are not included. The following tools are recommended: chasing/ball peen hammer, anvil or bench block, files, round nose pliers, chain nose or bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

Some tools are provided for shared use during the class. Tools are also offered for purchase.

OFFERED SUNDAY 10AM– 2PM
OCTOBER 10, 2010

Dapped Bracelet

3 hours/beginner-intermediate

Learn to construct a bracelet of sterling silver blanks using the following techniques: texturing, stamping, metal piercing, dapping and oxidizing metal to bring out the texture. Then embellish using wire wrapping techniques with gemstones and chain.

$125 includes kit with all materials needed.

Tools are not included. The following tools are recommended: anvil or bench block, chasing or ball peen hammer, round nose pliers, chain nose or a bent nose pliers, flush wire cutters, wire straightening pliers, and ruler.

Some tools are provided for shared use during the class. Tools are also offered for purchase.

OFFERED SUNDAY 3PM– 6PM
OCTOBER 10, 2010