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NEW! SPIRAL EARRINGS AND BEAD RING
Learn two skills in one! First, a very clever and versatile basic earring design – add beads or drops and the possibilities are endless. Then learn the basic ring style that can be embellished in many different ways. Great for beginners as well as those experienced with working with wire. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Includes copper wire for practice, other materials extra, 10% off) -
Monday, May 5, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
NEW! FANCIFUL DREAM SPIRAL
More fun with wire as you make these spirals that can be earrings, window decorations or ornaments. Learn to handle the wire for a freeform shape, hammer it, decorate it with colored artistic wire and make an earring wire using the Easy Ear Wire tool. Instructor: Rachel Samuels
One session, $30 (Materials extra, 10% off) -
Saturday, May 10, 10:30 am - 1 pm
 
 
NEW! WIRE EARRINGS
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, May 19, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
NEW! 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 $60 -
Sunday, June 15, 10 am – 1 pm
NEW! 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 $60 -
Sunday, June 15, 2 – 5 pm
NEW! TWISTED CHAIN MAILLE WITH BEADS
You will learn two techniques in one class, as this necklace or bracelet is constructed with short lengths of twisted chain maille connected by wire wrapped bead links. Instructor: Rachel Samuels
One session, $30 (Materials extra, 10% off) -
Saturday, June 21, 10:30 am – 1 pm
The following classes are not scheduled at this time - please let us know if you are interested in them:
TURKISH ROUND
A round weave that is fun to work and looks great as a bracelet or necklace. Prerequisite: Experience with Box or Byzantine chain required. Instructor: Ellen Black.
One session, $35 (Kit: $22 for brass jump rings for one bracelet, clasp and other materials extra, 10% off)
FULL PERSIAN
A round weave that is fun to make and looks great as a bracelet or necklace. Prerequisite: Experience with Box or Byzantine Chain. Instructor: Ellen Black
One session, $30 (Kit: $20 for brass jump rings for one bracelet, clasp and other materials extra, 10% off)
BOX AND BYZANTINE CHAINS
Get two chains in one with this class! Learn the Box chain, and with a slight variation you can turn it into the Byzantine chain. Instructor: Ellen Black
One session, $35 (Kit: $33 for brass jump rings for two bracelets, clasp and other materials extra, 10% off)
EUROPEAN SIX IN ONE
This weave makes a compact cuff style bracelet. Additional rows can be added to make the piece wider. It can be challenging, so other chain maille experience is helpful. Instructor: Ellen Black.
One session, $35 (Kit: $28 for brass jump rings to make a bracelet, clasp and other materials extra, 10% off.)
JAPANESE WEAVE
This weave makes geometric patterns, and with simple changes offers many design variations. You will begin work on a star burst pattern. Prerequisite: Experience with Byzantine or other chain maille weave required. Instructor: Ellen Black
One session, $35 (Kit: $33 for brass jump rings, clasp extra, 10% off.)
NEW! HELEN’S HOOPS
A clever design of a hoop earring with embellishments. Great for beginners. 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. Instructor: Pamela Webster
One session, $30 (Materials extra, 10% off)
NEW! BANGLE BRACELET
Construct this bangle bracelet from wire and size it perfectly to your wrist. Make the charm and a swan clasp for the perfect finish. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
WIRE WRAPPED PENDANTS
Learn versatile wire wrapping techniques to wrap a stone, cabochon, or other item with a large flat surface. Instructor: Rachel Samuels
One session, $30 (Includes wire, other materials extra, 10% off)
EGYPTIAN SPIRAL BRACELET
A classic design with a new twist that lays beautifully on the wrist. Some previous wire work experience is recommended. Instructor: Patricia Capotosto
One session, $35 (Materials extra, 10% off)
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