I will be a guest instructor at High Strung Beads at 5461 College Avenue in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. Call High Strung at 510-923-9482 to register.
March 6, 2011
Sunday, 1pm-4pm
Coiled Wire Pendant at High Strung Beads
Create an eye-catching sterling silver coiled wire frame around a beautiful semi-precious stone pendant. Learn how to carefully hand-coil wire, shaping it around the pendant and forming a loop on top of the pendant for stringing. Add a cord, chain or beaded necklace and enjoy your new creation! Class Fee: $65 including kit.
I teach beaded jewelry making at the Piedmont Adult School. Register online at: http://www.piedmontadultschool.org/c_arts.html
Winter Quarter 2011:
-Basic Bead Stringing
1/11/11-1/25/11
Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Learn how to approach bead stringing with an emphasis on proper finishing techniques, working with color and texture, and multiple-strand designs. Quickly create jewelry to match your wardrobe. Materials not included in class fee. Be sure to request the materials list from the PAS office.
-Wire Wrapping
2/1//11-2/15/11
Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm
For beginners or those who need a refresher, this wire wrapping class starts with learning how to form basic links with pliers, wire, and beads. Learn to incorporate chain into your designs, make headpins, and cap briolette top-drilled beads. Materials not included in class fee. Be sure to request the materials list from the PAS office.
-Intermediate Wire Work
2/3/11-2/24/11
Thursdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm
For students with prior experience in wire wrapping. Learn to make your own simple or embellished ear wires, "S" clasps, and hook and eye clasps in this class focused solely on wire techniques. Other lessons include forming spiral links, working with jigs, wire wrapping with multiple wires to cage beads. Materials not included in class fee. Be sure to request the materials list from the PAS office.
-Knotting
3/1/11-3/15/11
Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Whether you want to restring your grandmother's pearls or create a more modern piece, this class covers three methods of knotting and how to attach clasps. We'll start with traditional knotting, create an intricate multi-strand project, and end on "space knotting" with floats of thread between beads. Materials not included in class fee. Be sure to request the materials list from the PAS office.
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