Available Classes Include...
All classes require the following tools: flat nose pliers, chain/needle nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush or side cutters, polishing cloth, and ruler.
Mini pliers do NOT work well with these projects.
Optional tools: pin vise/ wire twister, "V" making pliers, rawhide or nylon hammer, and sharpie fine point marking pen.
| Border Wrap Pendants |
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Students will learn how to create a simple border and prongs around a semi-precious stone to create a classic, bezel pendant. In addition, students will learn how to create an open wrapped bail. Students will work with dead-soft, square wire, as well as half-hard, half-round wire. Students will also learn how to create a link with loops at either end of the border wrap style using a piece of beach glass (or stone if preferred) to make a link instead of a pendant. Class length is 5 hours at $50/person plus cost of materials. |
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| Rosette Ring and Stick Pearl Ring |
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Students will work with dead-soft, round wire to create 2 rings: the rosette ring and the stick pearl ring. Class length is 5 hours at $50/person, plus cost of materials. |
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| Crystal Bling Ring |
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Students will work with half-hard, square and half-hard, half-round wire to create this gorgeous ring. Students will be introduced to a new tool, the pin vise, to create filigre accents for the ring. If students prefer the "Pharaoh" look, they may use a cab instead of a crystal. Class length is 5 hours at $50/person, plus cost of materials. |
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| Pharaoh Bracelet |
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Students will work with half-hard, square and half-hard, half-round wire to create the Pharaoh Bracelet. Students will also learn how to create a hook and catch clasp using dead-soft, round wire to complete the bracelet. Class length is 5 hours at $50/person plus cost of materials. |
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| Crystal Bracelet |
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Students will learn how to create a beaded bracelet using half-hard, square, sterling silver wire and 28-35, 6MM round, Swarovski Crystals depending on wrist size. Students will also learn how to create a hook and catch clasp using dead-soft, round wire to complete the bracelet. Class length is 5 hours at $50/person plus cost of materials. |
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| Cleopatra Collar |
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Students will learn how to create a Cleopatra collar perfect for showing off pendants with large bails. The collar will be created using very thick dead-soft, square and half-hard, half-round wire. Students will be introduced to a new shaping tools, the V-pliers and the necklace mandrel. Students will also learn how to create a concealed, inlayed hook and catch. Class length is 5 hours at $50/person plus cost of materials. Please note that this project requires large amounts of wire making this
the most expensive class in the entire course. |
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Classes are booked on a PRE-PAY basis.
Materials not included, unless specifically noted otherwise. Kits will be available for purchase!
Give us a call at the shop: 508.677.1877
Or stop in to find out more details and reserve your seat!
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