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
