Advanced
Wrapping Stones
Instructed
by Krystal
Have you been waiting for the next big thing in wrapping stones? You’ll learn how to wrap a free floating crystal point and how to wrap those difficult-to-set cabochons. You must have taken our class Wrapping Stones, Rocks, and Crystals prior to signing up for this advanced level class. Wire and crystal points are included. This class is perfect for the experienced wire wrapper looking for a phase two class.
Date:
Saturday, July 26 : 12 pm - 4 pm
Tuition: $40
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Captivating Cascade
Instructed
by Michelle
This is a great class to learn or practice your bound loop technique while creating a unique pendant with those leftover beads from past projects you can't figure out what to do with. Using link chain, an assortment of beads and wire-wrapping skills, you can create a beautiful focal piece for any necklace or hang it from a chain for a look to wear every day. You've been seeing this one all over town, in catalogues, and on TV; now you can style one for your own tastes.
Dates:
Sunday, April 20: 12:30 pm - 3 pm
Tuition: $20
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Clasps 1
Instructed
by Rebecca
Wouldn't it be great if your clasps looked
as unique as your one-of-a-kind necklace? Now you can make special clasps at a
fraction of the cost of regular ones. Leave those ugly spring ring clasps behind
and let your creativity flow all the way to the "end" of your creations.
Remember, you gotta take this class first before you can take Clasps 2! Wire is included.
Date:
Friday, June 27: 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $25
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Clasps 2
Instructed
by Rebecca
This class is open to any student who has taken Clasps 1. This workshop will teach you more advanced techniques for making your own clasps, safety catches, decorative scroll clasps, multi-strand clasps, and more. All wire is included. Only offered twice a year, so don't miss out on learning some new, more advanced clasp options for your one-of-a-kind jewelry creations!
Date:
Wednesday, July 30: 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $25
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Decorative
Wire Links
Instructed
by Mick
Swirls, twirls and open spirals done freehand (no jigs here, ladies). Learn five different wire links in this one-night workshop. Mick will show you how to add your own personality and a little flair to your designs with wire. If you already work with wire, you will love what doors this class will open in your creative mind! Oh, and we'll play with square wire and hammers too! Previous wire experience is recommended. All wire is included. This is a great class to pair with Link to Link to make a necklace just like this sample.
Date:
Thursday, June 12: 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $30
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Ear Wires 1
Instructed
by Rebecca
Spiral studs, French wires, and even kidney wires are covered in this class that will sass up your earrings! Give your earrings pizzazz while saving $$$. Learn how to make several unique and functional ear wires in this one-night workshop using sterling silver and gold-filled wire (included). We'll teach you how to use a burr-cup, metal files or sandpaper to finish your earrings professionally.
Date:
Wednesday, May 7: 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $25
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Introduction
to Wire Wrapping
Instructed
by Mick
Some of our more challenging wire classes require prior experience with wire -- this is a perfect class to take first! Learn to create earrings, pendants, and charms in this 2 and 1/2 hour workshop. Learn to make custom chains and necklaces with a link-to-link technique. Add a touch of whimsy to your designs with coiled bead caps and spiral head pins. All wire is included.
Dates:
Sunday, May 25: 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 27: 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuition: $30
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Jazzy Joints (NEW!)
Instructed
by Mick
Funky findings used in a clever new way! Mick will teach you to use wire to create bendable easy moving joints. Come finish this bracelet in just two nights in a new back-to-back format. We'll construct the base on night one. Come back on the next night to add the clasp, embellish the edges, and finally discuss variations. We're including the funky findings in the tuition -- you bring the beads and we'll have a good time! You can also check out this student sample by Beth Kennedy.
Dates:
Wednesday, May 28 & Thursday, May 29: 7 pm - 9 pm
Tuition: $45
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Jigtacular
Earrings
Instructed
by Krystal
Are you ready for a cool new pattern to use
on your jig? Do you just want to learn how to use a jig? Either way, Krystal will show you how to use twisted sterling wire to create elegant earrings. Check out "jigtacular" earrings and create sensational fashions for your ears in this fun, one night class. Wire is included.
Date:
Saturday, May 10: 12 pm - 3 pm
Tuition: $30
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Link to Link
Instructed
by Mick
Get "wired" in this one-night wire-wrapping extravaganza. Learn to make jewelry by creating links with bound loops of wire instead of cord. Use all the same beads, or mix it up with many different shapes, sizes, colors or materials -- the sky is the limit! Mick will focus part of the class on design, and show you how to add soldered rings or funky chain between the beads for a more contemporary look. Want to take a more challenging wire class? Take this one first! Or, pair it up with the Decorative Wire Links class to create a look just like this sample.
Dates:
Wednesday, June 11: 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $20
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Orbital Obsession (NEW!)
Instructed
by Mick
Do you know why the caged bead sings? Mick does! Come learn the secret for yourself, and bring your power tools! We're gonna show you how to use a drill to make super cool coils to encapsulate those amazing beads we love. As an added bonus, we will make twisted wire accent rings to "lift and separate" those coiled beads. You need to know how to do a bound wire loop for admittance to this class.
Dates:
Tuesday, July 1 & 8: 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuition: $35
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Rock Candy Wristlet
Instructed
by Mick
We have taught this one a couple of times now, and the variations created by the students are amazing! One student has even started making pendants. Use wire, coiled wire, tiny metal spacers, crystals, seed beads (and the kitchen sink?) to make this dazzling bracelet. Mick has been wearing this one around the store for months while she tried to tweak it until the design was just right. Now it's ready -- are you? Can you handle 20 people a day grabbing your wrist and drooling on your rock candy gem? We'll set it off with a candy-crusted handmade clasp. So delicious looking, you'll have to stop yourself from licking your arm!
Date:
Sunday, July 6: 5 pm - 8 pm
Tuition: $35
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Sizzling Broadway Ring (NEW!)
Instructed
by Krystal
Are you prepared to make a ring that will make you the talk of the town? This innovative class will show you how to get either a cabochon or a fairly flat stone with or without a hole into a wire frame. Prerequisite: you must have taken Wrapping Stones, Rocks and Crystals, or Twisted Wire Fantasy Bracelet in order to be prepared for this class. Wire is included.
Dates:
Saturday, July 19: 12 pm - 4 pm
Tuition: $40
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Spiral Nebula Earrings
Instructed
by Mick
Seed beads and wire? Leave it to Mick to try to combine these two rarely-combined materials into a beautiful, spiraling galaxy of earring magic. Learn the basic technique, and then Mick will show you variations that produce wildly different looks. These earrings can be classic and simple, or wild and bold just by choosing different beads. Oh and did we mention -- no needles to thread?
Date:
Sunday, June 1: 5 pm - 8 pm
Tuition: $30
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Twisted Wire Fantasy Bracelet (NEW!)
Instructed
by Krystal
Have you been wondering how to use a pin vise? This class focuses on twisting wire successfully and creating a homemade hook and eye clasp out of wire. In addition, we will create a beautiful bracelet fit for a night out on the town. Prerequisite; you must have taken Wrapping Stones, Rocks and Crystals prior to taking this class. Wire is included.
Date:
Saturday, June 28: 12 pm - 3 pm
Tuition: $35
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Viking Knitting - Advanced
Instructed
by Mick
Advanced knitting for advanced Vikings? Seriously, everybody who has taken Viking knitting in the past, come on back and "kick it up a notch." This time we will be using multiple wires, altering and embellishing the knitting, and finally adding beads (of course). Students must understand how do Viking Knitting.
Dates:
Saturdays, April 19 & 26: 12 pm - 2:30 pm
Tuition: $40
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Wire Bezels (NEW!)
Instructed
by Mick
We've been teaching lots of seed bead classes lately on how to make bezels for cabochons and Mick's been a little jealous. So now we have a class for making bezels around stones/cabochons out of wire. Make bezels with a "little twist," so to speak. This is not a beginner class; you will need to have some previous wire experience, or have taken some other wire classes at the store.
Date:
Sunday, May 4: 5 pm - 8 pm
Tuition: $35
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Wire Wrap Rings 1
Instructed
by Kim
In this one-night workshop, you will learn how to make simple custom wire-wrapped rings using beads to complete a look that's uniquely yours. Start with simple rings made entirely of wire and by the end of class progress to more advanced designs incorporating beads. Go home with at least 4 different rings, and ideas for many more. Wire is included.
Date:
Sunday, June 8: 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuition: $30
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Wired Charm (NEW!)
Instructed
by Rebecca
Ready to get wired with an extravaganza of spiral charms? This class is a wire-worker's dream! You'll finish your project, and learn lots of techniques to use in other applications. Think of it as wire boot camp 102! We'll start with basic wire techniques -- making headpins and simple loops and then move to more advanced techniques -- open triangle spirals, folded spirals, double spirals, spiral with infinity, and spiral links. Did I mention there are a lot of spirals? So bring your beads and get wired! Chain is included, but we are are gonna make everything else -- that's right ladies, Rebecca is gonna teach you to make your own clasp, too!
Date:
Sunday, April 27: 5 pm - 9 pm
Sunday, July 20: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuition: $40
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Wrapping
Stones, Rocks & Crystals Instructed
by Krystal
Do you have stones without holes that you have
been trying to find something to do with? Learn to wrap those stones and crystals
with wire to create one-of-a-kind designs. From simple cages to more complex basket
weave styles, create THREE different wrapping techniques -- all in this 3-hour
workshop! Wire is included. You can also check out this student sample by Melissa Lipiac -- those are all marbles, and none of them have holes!
Dates:
Saturday, May 17: 12 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday, July 5: 12 pm - 3:30 pm
Tuition:
$30
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Y Necklace
Instructed
by Mick
You have got to see the new styles of chain we have been getting! Use large funky chain to put a new spin on an easy technique and make this year's hottest style straight out of Vogue. Big and bold or dainty and sophisticated just by selecting the style of chain and beads. This is another great class to learn the wrapped loop technique for some of the more advanced wire classes.
Date:
Sunday, April 20: 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuition:
$25
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