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Wire Work Projects









Briolette or Drop Earrings

These side drilled beads are made to lie flat.  With round wire you can manipulate any bead so that it will face the correct direction.  Can also make into charms.   

Instructed by:  Staff  - Class Fee: $15.00  



Swirl Bracelet

Why not?  Copper and Silver beads adds a nice touch to the double-coiled piece.  

Instructed by: Anita Tristan -  Class Fee: $15.00   



Bead and Chain Bracelet 

Wire wrap to chain.  The chain gives great features to the beads.

Instructed by: Staff - Class Fee: $15.00



Viking Knit Bracelet

You will learn this ancient knitting wire project without using needles but using a few simple tools.  Create a Viking knit bracelet embellished with beads.  Finish the bracelet with a handmade clasp. 

Instructed by: Anita Tristan  - Class Fee: $22.00





Wire & Rings

In this bracelet, jump rings, wire, and a good sprinkle of pearls and a few silver beads.  Makes a great gift for that special person. 

Instructed by: Ann Tristan - Class Fee: $15.00





Flower Chain Mail Earrings

Chain mail earrings great for when Spring arrives.

Instructed by: Kathy Petersen- Class Fee: $18.00

 

 

             Byzantine Chain Mail Bracelet 

 

         Learn to create this wonderful Byzantine link pattern and wire wrap the beads to finish this classic looking bracelet.

Instructed by: Kathy Petersen - Class Fee $18.00


Caged Bead Class

Making a Cage Bead add accents to your design you can also add different size of beads this technique you can wire wrap link, use jump rings or use eye pins to complete your design.

Instructed by Ann Tristan - Class Fee: $15.00


 

Huge Hoops with Beads
 
You can either attach beads with wrapped loops or string them right on the wire. These earrings are perfect if you're looking for bohemian style!

Instructed by: Ann Tristan - Class fee $15.00 

 

 

 

    Queens Link Earrings

Box or Queen's Link earrings. These are elegant and versatile earrings that can be dressy or worn casually. This chain mail weave is sturdy, and lends itself well to bracelets, necklaces, or other chain mail objects.

Instructed by: Kathy Petersen - Class fee: $18.00

 Time for Cha-Cha

Mix & Match Czech Glass.  Attaching the dangle to chain and complete with single loop. 

Instructed by: Staff - Class Fee: $15.00   


 Woven Bracelet

If you enjoy working with small beads this class is for you! Learn to weave wire together.

Instructed by Ann Tristan - Class Fee: $22.00




Embellished Ring

Create your own unique bead ring. Learn to manipulate the wire to design your ring band. This class will show you how to add creativity and style to your simple accessory.

Instructed by: Ann Tristan - Class fee: $15.00

 

    

  Intro to Earrings

Earrings are an accessory that can be worn anytime with anything for any occasion. This class will provide you with design skills, techniques and practice to become confident with your projects. You will experiment with short sophisticated, dangles, and long earrings with movement and elegance. Once you’ve mastered these simple techniques, you can actually complete a pair of one-of-a-kind earrings.

Instructed by Ann Tristan - Class Fee: $15.00





Heart Hammered Bracelet

This bracelet can be made with just about any type of metal, this technique you can add beads, charms bead dangles.

Instructed by: Ann Tristan Class fee: $15.00




Gem Bracelet  

This bracelet makes a perfect gift.  It is made up of a series of wrapped wire links.  You can use any type of chain for this project; just make sure the links are generous enough to accommodate the wire. 

Instructed by Staff - Class Fee: $15.00 

 

 

           Chandelier Earrings 

These graceful earrings teach how to make components and add a clever design. 

Instructed by: Ann Tristan - Class Fee $15.00




Handmade Findings 

Learn how to make your own findings, you also will learn how to connect all elements of your jewelry designs.  In this class you will learn how to make Basic Ear Hooks, Beaded Ear Hooks, Curly Headpin, Double Loop Eye Pin, Triple Loop Eye Pin, Basic Hook, and Basic Eye Connector   

Instructed by: Ann Tristan   Class Fee $15.00           




Fancy Wire Earrings

Make these fun ear wires these ear wires are convenient to use.  Find that special bead or combination of beads.

Instructed by: Ann Tristan - Class Fee $15.00



Chain Chandelier Earrings

These earrings give you a stylish way to use them so you can recall your favorite times and places.
 
Instructed by: Staff - Class fee: $15.00

 Intro to Wire Jewelry

This basic technique is an introduction of wire wrapping it's fun and you can add beads, chain, and soldered rings to design your one of a kind earrings, bracelet, and or necklace.

Instructed by Ann Tristan - Class Fee: $15.00

 

 

  

 

 Pearl and Crystal Necklace

Absolutely gorgeous! This shimmering crystal & pearl necklace is the perfect jewel for your special moment.

Instructed by Ann Tristan - Class Fee: $15.00


  Rosary Beads of Faith

Introduction of making a Rosary is learning the basics of wire wrapping.  This project will give you the opportunity to make a personal gift for that special person.

Instructed by Staff  - Class Fee: $18.00

 

 

 

  Full Persian Earrings

This weave can be constructed from several different gauges of rings, and the smallest gauge of ring builds a chain that looks similar to a snake chain.


Instructed by: Kathy Petersen - Class fee: $18.00

 
 Hoop Earrings 

   Many variations are possible with this classic design, and you can alter the look easily by adding your favorite beads and dangling charms. Try anything you like that has a nice shape, color, and texture.

   Instructed by Ann Tristan - Class fee: $15.00


Cluster Earrings

Beads on chain can look Elegant, and Casual looking. Chain can dangle from Hoops or French hooks

Instructed by: Ann Tristan - Class fee: $15.00