Jewelry Making Classes

There are two Jewelry Sections here:

Jewelry Making and then Chain Maille grouped together for ease of viewing the weaves.

Jewelry Making
Barbell Bracelet

$45

Learn how to torch Fine silver and ball the ends. You can apply this technique to many of your jewelry making projects.  If you haven't worked with Fine Silver before, you really need to take this class. . . you will enjoy it!

Beginning Jewelry Making

 $39

ALL-IN-ONE Bead Stringing and Earring Making class.  Learn how to finish off a beaded piece beautifully and professionally, also information on using the proper wire, tools, findings and sizing.  We cover simple loops for Earring making.  Everything you need for class IS Included!

Crocheted Necklace

$25

You don’t have to know how to crochet to take this class. You will learn the basic crochet stitch with 28 gauge wire while adding your own various beads.

Fine Silver Fusing

$45

Learn to make your own chains by fusing fine silver with a torch.  There is no solder needed for this process.  I guarantee you will love this method of making chains!!

Metalsmithing (Beginning)

$125

Learn to saw, dap, punch, stamp and rivet (otherwise known as cold connection) metal sheet.  You will be making a bracelet in this class.  Wire wrapping is a pre-requisite and bring your imagination.

Ooh-La-La

$35

This class is very loud and exciting! You can bang out your frustrations on 14 gauge wire as you make hammered S-clasps for the basis of this bracelet. Then you will add the onesy beads you were thinking about trading with someone else.

Pearl Knotting

$30

Learn the art of knotting between your pearls or beads to keep them secure with tweezers and/or a Tri-cord Knotter and silk cord.

Peyote Stitch (Intro to)

$25

Learn the ever so versatile Peyote Stitch.  This technique will open a whole new world for you.  In this class you will make a bookmark while also learning a fringe technique, or the option to make the Ring base for the Diamonds and Pearls Ring.

P.M.C. (Precious Metal Clay)

$75

Precious Metal Clay - If you can roll out cookie dough, you can make charms, beads, dangles, etc. with silver clay.

Polymer Clay 101

$50


In this class you will learn all you need to know to work in polymer clay.  You will learn how to condition clay, mix colors, bake the clay properly, and how to use various tools to get desired results. We will create at least 4 different cane designs to be used to make beads, buttons, and more.



 


 

Soldered Glass Charms

$45

These charms are so popular!  Customize and make your own!  Learn to solder  picture charms with lead free solder and solder iron.  These make great gifts for all occasions.

Stonework Cameo

$30


Two finishes - one great technique!  Students take alcohol ink and make a background on a small domino. Then will be wrapped around a large gemstone bead to make a beautiful pendant.

Twisted Tornado

$30

Learn to freeform wire into your own beads and connect them.  You will learn to pound wire with a hammer and anvil to give your bracelet a beautiful finish.

Viking Knit

$30

 

You don't have to be "Viking" or know how to "knit" to make this beautiful bracelet.  Anybody can learn how to weave wire into this breath taking design.

Wire Wrapping

$25


Learn to make wrapped loops and link your beads together to make a bracelet, with sterling silver wire.

Woven Cuff Bracelet

$30


Don't let the complexity of this bracelet fool you! You will be amazed at your skill once you get this attractive bracelet going, and even more so with the compliments you will get on it. 

Jewelry Making - Chain Maille
4-in-1 Euro Bracelet

$30

4-in-1 Euro Bracelet is a chain maille weave that looks like fish scales. This is one of the original weaves of the Renaissance period. The armor suits were made from this pattern. 

Bird's Nest

$35

This bracelet was designed by Laury quite by accident!  It is a variation of the Byzantine chain maille pattern.

Byzantine

 $30

This is a must take class as far as chain maille goes.  Enjoy seeing your friends jaw drop when you say you made this bracelet.  It is so impressive and yet even a beginner can take this class.

Shaggy Loop

$25

Shaggy Loop Bracelet is quite easy to construct and a great class if you are new to chain maille. This bracelet will get you hooked on chain maille and will leave you wanting to venture to the next weave. 

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