Waimea Community Education
Classes
Beginning Wire-Wrapped Necklaces
In the final course each student will be able to explore their creativity by implementing their wire wrapping skills to make necklaces using, hand formed pendants, beaded links and swinging beaded embellishments. Students will be guided step by step on how to use beads with combinations of leather and wire to form a unique piece of art. All of the previous classes will be beneficial in understand the steps of wire wrapping and how it becomes the foundation of all wearable art.
If students take all four wire-wrapping jewelry classes, there will be a discount of $10 (regularly $100 for series, discounted at $90).
Materials can be purchased in class, or students have the options of bringing their own bead supplies.
Materials needed for class:
Jewelry tools: needle nose, flat nose, chain nose, wire cutters
Beads: semi-precious stones, pearls, glass, shells…etc
Wire: copper, craft wire, sterling silver, gold filled….its optional…
wire gauge should be between 22-26 gauge.
Reading glasses are recommended.
Category: Art
Price: $25
Materials Fee:
Dates:10/28/2008 - 10/28/2008
Day:Tuesday
Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
In-Class Time: 2 hours
Duration:1 day
Instructor and related courses:
Beginning Wire-Wrapped Bracelets
Beginning Wire-Wrapped Earrings
Wire-Wrapping Techniques (for jewelry making)
Irmalia Johnson