Classy Clasps, Connectors & Findings

What a GREAT Class this is! You will learn to make your own clasps and connectors for making bracelets and necklaces which will give your pieces a very unique and distinctive look. This is a wire bending / wrapping / texturing / pounding we'll have fun class.

Initially we will be working with 16 and 18 gauge round dead soft copper wire which will be provided. You will also have an opportunity to use 14 gauge copper wire. I prefer using this gauge because it makes pieces with greater strength. If you decide you want to make some out of silver you may bring your own (dead soft 14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge) or there will be some available for you to purchase by the yard in class.

ABILITY LEVEL: Advanced Beginner Plus This class assumes that you have worked with wire previously and are familiar with it...you're apt to be quite frustrated. If you are not sure I suggest you take the Basic Wire Skills Class.

TIME: Approx 3 hours
COST: $65 per person
MAX#: 5

SUPPLIES / TOOLS RQUIRED:
• chain nose pliers
• round nose pliers
• wire nippers / cutters
• needle file
• ruler
• fine tip permanent marker in dark color
• hemostat (have these to purchase in class if needed)

PLEASE IDENTIFY / LABEL YOUR TOOLS... we're working fairly close together and somehow all the tools seem to gravitate toward each other as we work.

BRING THESE WITH YOU IF YOU HAVE THEM:
• nylon jaw pliers used for straightening and hardening wire
• file(s)
• (chasing) hammer and block

CLASS DATES / TIMES:
Classes are scheduled for Monday evenings starting at 6:30. Saturday, Sunday or Monday during the day are also options. If scheduled times are not convenient, CONTACT ME to arrange a time. Arrange a group of two or three friends to take this class and you pay half.

• Monday, August 17
• Monday, October 19

Making Beads out of Wire...Then Making a Necklace

In this class we will experiment with making all sorts of beads out of wire which will then be made into a necklace. We'll wire wrap, coil, and do all unimaginable things with wire to create unique pieces. We will be working with 14-20 gauge copper wire which will be provided. If you wish to make beads out of silver wire I suggest you bring about 5-10 feet of each, or you may purchase some in class. Because so much wire is needed for this project, please CONTACT ME if you are going to want silver so that I will be sure to have enough on hand.

ABILITY LEVEL: Advanced Beginner Plus (this class requires that you have worked with wire previously & are familiar with it. If you are not sure, you might want to take the Basic Wire Skills Class which will give you a good foundation and allow you to build your skills.

TIME: two 3 hour classes
COST: $115 per person
MAX#: 6


SUPPLIES / TOOLS REQUIRED:
• chain nose pliers
• round nose pliers
• wire nippers / cutters
• ruler marked off in 16th or in millimeters
• fine tip magic marker in dark color
• hemostat (I will have these to purchase in class)
• files

• power drill if you have one (preferable cordless)

PLEASE IDENTIFY / LABEL YOUR TOOLS... we're working fairly close together and somehow all the tools seem to gravitate toward each other as we work.

BRING THESE IF YOU HAVE THEM:
• nylon jaw pliers used for straightening and hardening wire
• (chasing) hammer and block

CLASS DATES and TIMES:

Classes are scheduled for Monday evenings starting at 6:30 however other times can be scheduled especially if you get your own group together. Other possible times are Saturday, Sunday and Monday during the day. CONTACT ME to arrange a time. Arrange a group of four or five friends to take this class and you pay half.

Monday, July 13 & 20

Monday, September 21 & 28

Making Freeform Pendants and Pins...

To quote one of my students, "Wow, what a class! I learned to do so much with wire...and the necklace I made is amazing!"

In this class we will learn to "go with the flow", allowing ourselves to let the wire flow freely while creating a freeform piece that will definitely be one of a kind. We'll start with a long piece of wire, an intention, and go from there. The pieces you make will be unique and stylish, be it a pin (fibula) or pendant for a necklace.

We will be experimenting with 14, 16 and 20 gauge copper wire which I will be providing, then onto silver if you wish. If so, please bring your dead soft silver or you may purchase some in class by the yard. If you are going to want to buy silver in class, please let me know so that I can be prepared. Also be sure to bring some beads that you might like to incorporate in your necklace or pin...just in case. Oh...we will have fun!

ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate. This class requires that you have worked with wire previously & are familiar with it. If not, I suggest taking the Basic Class first, allowing yourself some time to become familiar with the tools, wire, and practice your skills.

TIME: Approximately 3 hours
COST: $65 per person
MAX#: 5
LOCATION: The Brush Art Gallery

SUPPLIES / TOOLS REQUIRED FOR CLASS:
• chain nose pliers
• round nose pliers
• wire nippers / cutters
• ruler marked off in 16th or in millimeters
• fine tip magic marker in dark color
• hemostat (I will have these to purchase in class)
• files
• beads with holes large enough to go onto 12 & 14 gauge wire

PLEASE IDENTIFY / LABEL YOUR TOOLS... we're working fairly close together and somehow all the tools seem to gravitate toward each other as we work.

BRING THESE IF YOU HAVE THEM:
• nylon jaw pliers used for straightening and hardening wire
• (chasing) hammer and block

CLASS DATES / TIMES:

Classes are scheduled for Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30. Saturday, Sunday or Monday during the day are also options. If scheduled times are not convenient CONTACT ME to arrange a time. Arrange a group of three or four friends to take this class and you pay half.

• Monday, July 27
• Monday, October 12