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INTRO TO WIRE TECHNIQUES – PART I
Learn the basics — what tools to use and how to use them, the characteristics of wire and the techniques to work with it. You’ll begin with the basics of making head pins, eye pins, jump rings, S hooks and the love knot bead, with plenty of time to practice to improve technique. Learn to work the wire so you’re in control! Instructor: Phyllis Kaplan
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off) Bonus! Take parts I & II on one day for $65
- Sunday, July 25, 10 am – 1 pm
- Sunday, September 26, 10 am – 1 pm
- Sunday, November 14, 10 am – 1 pm
INTRO TO WIRE TECHNIQUES – PART II
Take the basics a little further with more links, clasps, coiled beads and a variety of connectors. Instructor: Phyllis Kaplan
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off) Bonus! Take parts I & II on one day for $65
- Sunday, July 25, 2 – 5 pm
- Sunday, September 26, 2 – 5 pm
- Sunday, November 14, 2 – 5 pm
PENANNULAR BROOCH
Learn to make this updated version of the penannular brooch while being a part of history! The classic penannular brooch is circular with a long pin, sometimes separate but often hinged to the base of the pin. These pins were used to fasten two pieces of cloth together before buttons were invented. In Britain, examples have been found that pre-date the arrival of the Romans. The earliest images that we have of them being worn are in the Book of Kells, where they are worn by monks to fasten clothing. The historic forms ranged from the undecorated to the complexity of decoration seen on the Hunterston Brooch, the earliest-known piece from A.D. 700.
The brooch is functional, as it can be used to pin together a kilt or a shawl, but can also be worn on a coat or sweater for its beauty alone. Instructor: Phyllis Kaplan
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
- Monday, August 2, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
EARWIRES AND DANGLES
Make a variety of earrings and more from start to finish, along with some interesting dangles. You can create the most unique designs when even your ear wires are hand crafted. Instructor: Phyllis Kaplan
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
- Monday, August 30, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
WIRE WRAPPED PENDANTS
Learn versatile wire wrapping techniques to wrap a stone, cabochon, or other item with a large flat surface. Instructor: Zena Paice
One session, $30 (Includes craft wire for practice, other materials extra, 10% off)
- Thursday, September 2, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Thursday, November 18, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
ST. ARMAND’S CIRCLES
Learn the basics of working with wire while making pretty spiral links and incorporating jump rings and beads in this fun class. You’ll have a bracelet made before you know it! Okay for beginners. Instructor: Zena Paice
One session, $30 (Includes craft wire for practice, other materials extra, 10% off)
- Thursday, September 30, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Thursday, December 16, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
SEA SHELL PENDANT WITH CLASP
Bring in those shells you collected on your vacation and turn them into a stunning pendant. Make a unique clasp, add a purchased chain and you have a wonderful memento of your vacation! Instructor: Phyllis Kaplan
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
- Monday, October 4, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
WRAPPED BRIOLETTE EARRINGS
Make a fashionable earwire and learn wire wrapping techniques for horizontally drilled stones all in one class! Instructor: Phyllis Kaplan
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
- Monday, October 25, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
The following classes are not scheduled at this time.
Please let us know if you are interested.
LIDO LINKS
WEAVE RING
Learn to make an all wire ring with square wire. This is a versatile ring that can be worn by men as well as women just by changing the gauge of the wire and/or adding more wire to the ring. Some experience in working with wire is required, although this is not a difficult design. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
ROSARY/BEAD LINKS AND CHAIN NECKLACE
Make a personalized rosary for yourself or as a unique gift for someone else. Or, apply the same skills to make a contemporary necklace with lengths of chain linked together with beads on wire.
One session, $30 (Materials extra, 10% off)
CABOCHON RING I
Learn to make the Classic Cabochon ring. A beautiful ring made with square wire and a Cabochon of your choice. This style ring has a long history and much tradition connected with the art of Wire Wrapping. Previous wire work experience is required. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
HOOP AND SPIRAL EARRINGS
Learn how to make several different pairs of earrings. The techniques will be interchangeable allowing you to create several different earrings based on only a few easy to learn techniques. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
BEAD AND SPIRAL RINGS
Learn how to make several different style rings based on the standard bead ring. These rings are fun and easy to learn. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Includes copper wire for practice, other materials extra, 10% off)
Bangle bracelets with coiling gizmo beads
Beads made with coiling gizmo
BANGLE BRACELET
Learn how to make a bangle bracelet from wire and add beads and charms to make it uniquely yours. You will learn how to make beads with the coiling gizmo (either all wire or wire with beads) a swan clasp and a charm to hang from your bracelet. The beads on the bracelet are on heavy wire that allows the bracelet to have a comfortable form that will fit your wrist perfectly. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
CABOCHON RING II
Due to the popularity of the Cabochon Ring I class we have scheduled a Cabochon Ring Class II for all of those who have taken the Cabochon Ring I class and would like to go to the next level. Prerequisite: Cabochon Ring I class. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)