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Wire Jewelry Instruction

I will be teaching these and other classes from my home studio in Woodstock, IL.  I have many tools and equipment to foster creativity in a new and fresh environment.  I have been a wire jewelry instructor in the Northwest Illinois area for over 5 years.  I have also been Certified PMC Instructor for the past 4 years.   Please contact me directly to setup a schedule to fit your needs and skills. 

I will be teaching the Dazzling Wire Cuff and the Classic Fibula Scarf/Shawl Pin classes at the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair.   Look at the list below for info!

Please email me to signup for any class, and please be sure to mention which class you are interested in!

PMC Pendants and Charms

Precious Metal Clay is a wonderful, versatile product that allows you to mold and shape clay into a pure Fine Silver pendant, charm or whatever you can imagine!  This is a hands on introduction into using this incredible medium to create one of kind pendants and charms that you can use in your beading projects.  No experience is necessary.  A 16 Gram pack of PMC is included as well as a multitude of tools for you to use.
Fee: $100 

   

Bejeweled Pendant

This simple yet elegant pendant is easy and fun to make!   Class participants will use a simple wire weaving technique to add beads to a ready made frame.  We will use crystals, spacers, pearls and seed beads to embellish.  This is a beginner class.  No wire wrapping experience is required but it is helpful.  Includes all materials and wire.  Fee:  $35

   

Dazzling Wire Cuff

A simple but beautiful bracelet perfect for any occasion!  Class participants will create a one of a kind cuff using a wire frame, bead soup and a simple weaving technique.  This is a beginner class.  No wire wrapping experience is required but it is helpful.  Includes all materials and Copper wire, Sterling wire is available for purchase.  This class will be offered at the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair  Click here for details!

   

Beaded Wire Jewelry

Class Participants will learn the perfect loop wire wrapping technique.  We will also learn to make simple components such as spirals, ear wires and S-Clasps.  Participants will complete a bracelet.  This is a beginner class and will be the basis for other intermediate and advanced wire wrapping classes.  Includes all materials and wire.  Includes all materials with Artistic Wire, Sterling Silver wire is available for purchase.  Fee:  $45 

   

Crochet a Wire Cuff

Students will create a Wire Crochet Cuff Bracelet. Using either silver or copper wire, we will create a lovely light as air cuff bracelet with a simple toggle clasp. We will be using a simple crochet stitch with beads and fine gauge wire.  Students will leave with a finished bracelet. We will also discuss adapting wire crochet for earrings and necklace.  All Materials included, Sterling Silver wire is available for purchase.  Fee:  $40

   

Wire Chandelier Earrings

Class participants will create two pair of gorgeous chandelier earrings using wire and dazzling beads!  We will use coiling and bead drop techniques to create earrings everyone will love!  This is an intermediate  class.  Wire wrapping experience is required.   Includes all materials and wire. 

Fee: Copper - $30; Silver - $45

   

Wire Weave Bracelet

In this intermediate class, participants will learn the a very popular Wire Weave technique.  Participants will complete a bracelet.  We will also discuss using this technique for dangles and pendants.  Toggles are available for purchase to enhance your design.  Participants must be able to wire wrap unassisted.  Includes all materials and wire. 

Fee:  Copper - $35; Silver - $50 

   
   

Wire Treasures Bracelet

Class Participants will learn several basic to intermediate wire component and wrapping techniques to complete a unique heirloom quality bracelet.  We will also discuss how to adapt some of these techniques to create unique pendants.  Participants must be able to wire wrap beads unassisted.  This is an intermediate class.  Includes all materials and wire. 

Fee:  Copper - $40; Sterling Silver - $55;

   

Bangle Workshop

In this intermediate workshop, participants will create a beautiful one of a kind bangle that will truly be a piece of art.  Participants will learn how to transform sterling wire into twisted coils, coiled beads, swan clasps and spiral dangles. We will also incorporate oxidation and finishing techniques to emphasize dimension and depth.   Includes all wire and beads.   Specialty Beads will be available for purchase to further embellish and make your bangle more distinctive.  This is a 5 hour class which includes an hour lunch break. A light snack and beverages will be provided. 

Fee: Copper - $55; Silver - $70; 

   

Classic Fibula Scarf/Shawl Pin

In this intermediate class, participants will learn to create a lovely bejeweled pin based on an ancient design called the fibula.  Participants will forge and file wire into a versatile pin perfect for scarves, sweaters, or coats.  You will also learn to make your own "precious crowns" using wire and small beads.  Includes all materials and copper wire, Sterling Silver wire is available for purchase.  This class will be offered at the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair  Click here for details!

 

 

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