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
