CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Most of the classes will be taught from kits that you will purchase on the website, then pick up when you attend the classes.  Annette wants each person to create a piece that expresses his/her own artistic vision and spirit, so you will be given a lot of freedom in what you choose.

 In order to keep costs down for the budget minded, we offer you a choice of copper or sterling silver wire with a natural stone cabochon or commercially produced bead (or beads or cabochon, depending on what the project calls for).  For nicer or more unique pieces, an upgraded kit will give you a choice of beads or cabochons at each level, so you will be able to choose a focal point that suits your personality and spirit.

 Extra kits and upgrades will be available at each class.

Please read the class descriptions below

 

Free Form Wire Wrapping Free Form Wrapping : This is a basic skills class with a twist.  You will never look at wire the same again.  While there are no formulas in this class, you will be able to grasp fundamental skills in making bails, loops and scrolls.  You will go on to further understand the possibilities of wrapping irregularly shaped beads, found objects and personal mementos.  These skills prepare you to wrap any item that does not come with a hole or bail.  Set you creative spirit free and sign up for this fun, interactive class.  
Framed Cabochon Wrapping Framed Cabochon Wrapping: This class expands your basic skills.  You will learn how to wrap wire on wire and how to use multiple strands of wire to wrap, enhance and secure a cabochon or gemstone.  You will continue to work with scrolls, loops and bails.  This class is a lot of fun and will take your jewelry to a new level of professionalism and sophistication. 
 
Celtic Queen's Brooch Celtic Queen's Brooch: This brooch  is straight out of history!  Based on an ancient Celtic design, this is a great piece of jewelry to wear on your jacket, shawl or even with your clan tartan.  Make this brooch and own a piece of jewelry from the age of heroes!  
Bedazzled Bracelet Bedazzled Bracelet: Making this piece will advance your wire skills as you work with multiple strands of wire, different sizes of beads, wraps, scrolls and more.  The design is easily adapted to your personality and creative vision whether you are hip and flirty or mature and sophisticated.
Morgana's Moon

Morgana's Moon: A pendant reminiscent of the crescent moon in the night sky.  For eons lovers, prophets and mariners have understood the power of the moon.  Create this beautiful pendant from wire and dichroic glass and carry that magic with you.

Basic Beading: Learn to string a basic necklace or bracelet.  Learn what makes a great piece of jewelry, how to design, the use of color and how to finish your jewelry in a professional manner.  This class will give you confidence to start making your own jewelry.
Elegant Wire Ring Elegant Wire Ring: There is something magical about making a ring.  Thru out history we have used rings to seal alliances, to make marriages and to give to our own true loves.  Learn to make this fabulous wire and dichroic cabochon ring and get rave reviews from your family and friends.
Celtic Vertical Earrings Wire Earrings You will feel like a world traveler when you wear these bead and wire earrings.  Two different looks and two techniques.  These earrings are fun to make and awesome to wear.
Cleo Bracelet Cleo's Bracelet: a design straight out of history.  The ancient Romans, Greeks and Egyptians all loved and wore this kind of bracelet.  A great addition to that vagabond look.  Make and wear this bracelet and look like a world traveler without ever leaving home.  Copper wire and glass and copper beads.
 

All photography by Philip Kinslow.  Philip is available for photographing your artwork for portfolio or publication. 
Contact him at philip@kinslowart.com
 

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