Wire Techniques

  • Wire Wrapping for Earrings and Pendants


    This class is a must for the next up and coming jewelry designer. Learn the technique for making perfect loops on links of wire for pendants, earrings, and more. This one takes a little more patience but the results are outstanding!

    Jan 13* 7pm
    Jan 19* 10am
    Jan 23* 8am
    Feb 11* 7pm
    Feb 17* 10am
    Feb 20* 8am
    Mar 9* 10am
    Mar 11* 7pm
    Mar 20* 8am
    $45 - beads, tools, and base metal findings provided

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    * indicates that priority enrollment in these sessions will be granted to “BA of Beading” series participants.

    Seats are available to single class attendees on a first come, first served basis.
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  • Beaded Wire Cuff Bracelet

    A dramatic statement accessory that also happens to be one of the beat ways to use up your left over beads!

    Jan 7 7pm
    Mar 8 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Bundle Beads

    Wire wraps gone wild! Learn this simple wire art bead and create a stunning bracelet!

    Mar 23 10am 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Cascade of Teardrops

    Drops demystified! This class focuses exclusively on wire wrapping top-drilled teardrop beads. Students will learn and practice the technique while creating a stunning necklace!

    Jan 14 10am

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Crazy Cages

    Learn three different methods to wire wrap undrilled stones and incorporate them into your most fabulous jewelry designs! Note: This is an advanced wire working class.

    Feb 8 7pm
    Mar 15 10am

    $45-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Coiled Wire Cuff Bracelet

    Create the perfect setting for your most special beads! Students will learn wire coiling and freeform wire sculpting techniques as they create a one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet from sterling or gold filled wire.

    Mar 17 10am

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Creating Crosses

    Dainty or dazzling, learn to create your own custom crosses from beads and wire. Students will learn three techniques for creating crosses in this easy, two-hour class.

    Jan 27 10am
    Mar 3 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your bead and wire

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  • Crystal Vine

    Learn to make a beautiful vine of hand-twisted wire and crystals. You can use your vine as a choker, bracelet, or even a tiara. Great for weddings!

    Private Lessons Available

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Do a Little Jig

    Have you ever wondered how to use a wire jig? Then this class is for you! From clasps to earring and necklace components, you will learn to create consistent shapes using this versatile tool.

    Mar 1 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Dream Catcher Earrings

    Beads sparkle in a web of sterling silver wire. Let your creativity run wild--simple or elaborate, these earrings are a definite attention-getter!

    Jan 21 7pm
    Feb 2 10am

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Drops of Heaven Earrings

    Learn an alternative technique for utilizing top-drilled teardrop beads as you create these gorgeous earrings.

    Mar 22 10am

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Elegant Ear WIres

    Learn to create several lovely ear wires to jazz up your earring wardrobe.

    Jan 22 7pm
    Feb 26 7pm
    Mar 26 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Introduction to Wire Crochet

    Learn the basics of wire crochet with this simple two-hour project. Add a new technique to your beading repertoire while creating a beautiful bracelet.

    Jan 11 10am

    $35-buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Rosary 101

    Learn to make your very own handmade rosary. A thoughtful and spiritual gift that's sure to become a well-loved treasure.

    Jan 17 5:30pm
    Feb 21 5:30pm
    Mar 7 5:30pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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  • Tree of Life

    Twist a tiny tree of beads and wire and suspend it within a metal frame to create an eye catching pendant.

    Jan 20 7pm
    Mar 16 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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    • Vintage Redux

    Vintage jewelry is hot, hot, hot! This class will teach you several techniques that you can use to repair your vintage jewelry or incorporate vintage pieces into trendy new baubles.

    Jan 28 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads, wire, and an assortment of vintage jewelry

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    Wishbone Necklace

    Wishbones of wire make an elegant statement in this hand formed and forged necklace.

    Jan 27 7pm
    Mar 23 7pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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    Wrap It Up Earrings

    Hip and happening hoops are all the rage! Once you learn this simple wire wrapping technique, you can create fabulous earrings, bracelets, and more!

    Jan 10 5:30pm

    $35-tools provided, buy or bring your beads and wire

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