Wire Jewelry Making 1: Explore the tools, materials and techniques to make one-of-a-kind wire jewelry. You will learn about types of wire, how to use tools to manipulate wire and explore different ways to shape and texture wire for unique jewelry. Students will be introduced to more advanced projects of their own design. Instructions will include how to make jump rings, eye pins, wire wrapped beads, dangles and a simple clasp. Bring your own materials, if you have them. Bring a notebook to capture your ideas. Supply kits for copper wire available for $25
Thursday * 6:00 – 9:00 PM * 09/08/11-10/13/11 * SDCCD * West City Campus, Room 210
Workshop fee: $90 (this is for 18 hours of instruction - only $5 per hour! - A minimum of 15 students are needed on the first night of class for this great price) .
Wire Jewelry Making 2: Continue exploring wire jewelry making techniques to make one-of-a-kind jewelry. You will develop basic design skills and work on your own designs. Additional tools and techniques will be included such as love knots, wire spiral beads, crocheted bead caps and using pearls with larger gauge wire. Bring your own tools and materials, if you have them. Bring a notebook to capture your ideas. Supply kits for copper wire available for $25
Thursday * 6:00 – 9:00 PM * 11/03/11-12/15/11 * SDCCD * West City Campus, Room 210
Workshop fee: $90 (this is for 18 hours of instruction - only $5 per hour!- A minimum of 15 students are needed on the first night of class for this great price).
Simply Charming Bracelet: Create your own chain bracelet and embellish it with beads and charms. Learn to make and stamp sheet metal discs which you will turn into charms. Beads will be added using handmade headpins, several of which will be demonstrated in class. Some wire work experience suggested. A review of tools, supplies and resources will be included. Materials fee - $25 - $50 depending upon selected project
Saturday * 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM * 09/10/11 * SDCCD * West City Campus, Room 210
Workshop Fee: $30 (this is for 6 hours of instruction - only $5 per hour - a minimum of 15 students needed to ensure this low price).
Cold Connections & Riveted Pendants: Join two objects together without soldering. Make two types of rivets: a pendant with a wire rivet and one with a tube rivet. Create a unique background using sheet metal, stamps and texturing hammers. Bring metal blanks, 22 gauge copper sheet, 14 gauge copper or silver round wire, and 2.5mm thick walled tubing (copper, silver or brass). Supply kits available in class for $25
Saturday * 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM * 10/8/11 * SDCCD * West City Campus, Room 210
Workshop Fee: $30 (this is for 6 hours of instruction - only $5 per hour - a minimum of 15 students needed to ensure this low price).
Connectors & Clasps: A fun workshop that focuses on adding to your wire work skills. Learn different components, all made out of sterling silver or copper wire. Link them together with jump rings and create a unique bracelet or necklace. New link styles will be demonstrated, with plenty of time to work on your creation. Materials fee is $20 - $50
Saturday * 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM * 11/05/11 * SDCCD * West City Campus, Room 210
Workshop Fee: $30 (this is for 6 hours of instruction - only $5 per hour - a minimum of 15 students needed to ensure this low price).
Wire Earrings: In this exciting workshop you will create your very own stylish and elegant earrings. Four styles of earring will be demonstrated, including spirals, head pins and basic ear wires. You will learn about tools, findings and design tips. No previous jewelry making experience required. New styles will be demonstrated. Materials fee is $30 - $50
Saturday * 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM * 12/03/11 * SDCCD * West City Campus, Room 210
Workshop Fee: $30 (this is for 6 hours of instruction - only $5 per hour - a minimum of 15 students are needed to ensure this low price).
