Intro to Wire Techniques  2-part class, 3 hours each

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.  Bonus! Take parts I & II on one day for $65

Intro to Wire Techniques Part II 

Take the basics a little further with more links, clasps, coiled beads and a variety of connectors.  Prerequisite:  Part I or comparable experience.  Instructor: Phyllis Kaplan


One session, $35.  Bonus! Take parts I & II on one day for $65
2013 CLASS DATES

Sunday, March 17, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Part 
Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Part II

Sunday, April 14, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Part I
Sunday, April 14, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Part II

Sunday, June 23, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Part I
Sunday, June 23, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Part II

Sunday, August 18, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Part I
Sunday, August 18, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Part II
CLASS DATES CONTINUED

Sunday, Sept. 15, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Part I
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Part II

Sunday, Oct. 20, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Part I
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Part II

Sunday, Nov. 17, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Part I
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Part II
Please note our class policy: Pre-registration with payment of class fee is required.  Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes, unless we cancel the class.

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PART I ONLY: 10am - 1pm, CLASS DATES
PART II ONLY: 2-5 pm, CLASS DATES
PARTS I & II CLASS DATES
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR INTRO TO WIRE TECHNIQUES – parts I & II

Students will need:
  • copper round wire:
       18 gauge - At least 10 feet
       22 gauge - At least 3 feet – more is better to allow for practice.
(Copper is the most reasonably priced for practice, you can also use dead-soft sterling silver or gold filled wire, not half hard.)

Recommended Items include:
  • 6” ruler
  • permanent marking pen (Sharpie)
  • notebook & pencil or pen
Items available for use during class include:
  • flush cutters suitable for cutting up to 16-gauge wire
  • extra-long round-nose pliers
  • mandrel – aluminum knitting needles (short works fine, size 10 or 11) or any other smooth round object to wrap wire around
  • metal files
  • jewelry pliers: small round-nose, chain-nose, and flat-nose
  • polishing cloth (sunshine cloth is an example)
  • fabric placemat to work on or other soft work surface
The following items are needed for hardening soft wires – copper, silver or gold filled – and will also be available for use during class:
  • chasing hammer with convex (slightly rounded) head
  • plastic mallet or hammer
  • steel bench block, 2½”x 2½” or jeweler’s anvil