Beginner

Jewelry Making Techniques

Learn how to use and crimp jewelry wire while making a bracelet. Turn simple loops to create dangle earrings. Then, use wrapped loops to complete a two part pair of earrings with flash and movement and wrap a briolette with a loop to make a coordinating pendant.

Taught by:  Artful Bead Staff Member

Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm

Skill Level:  Beginner

Materials: Supplies and use of tools are included

Jewelry Making Techniques

Learn how to use and crimp jewelry wire while making a bracelet. Turn simple loops to create dangle earrings. Then, use wrapped loops to complete a two part pair of earrings with flash and movement and wrap a briolette with a loop to make a coordinating pendant.

Taught by:  Artful Bead Staff Member

Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm

Skill Level:  Beginner

Materials: Supplies and use of tools are included

Oriental Rivet Earrings

What if you want to attach something but aren’t able to solder?  That’s where cold connections come in.  This class will teach you the technique of cold connections by creating your own rivets from wire to attach and stack various pieces of metal bits together and make these fun oriental inspired earrings.

Taught by Lindsay Wisecup

Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials to be purchased: $7.00 Kit Fee (All other supplies provided by instructor.)

Byzantine Bracelet

Learn the ancient art of chain maille by making this byzantine pattern.

Taught by Lindsay Wisecup

Time: 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials to be purchased: 200-6mm 18g jump rings and Clasp (optional)

Herringbone Wirewrap Necklace

You’ll love creating new designs in your jewelry using this distinctive wire wrapping technique that offers so many variations.  Learn how to deftly work with wire and expand your design concepts.  Use of a hammer and anvil to create a handmade clasp will also be covered.

Taught by Lindsay Wisecup

Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials to be purchased:  Various round beads, 24g wire, 18g wire, Beading wire, Crimps, and Crimp covers

Faux Crochet

Learn how to make this bracelet disguised as bead crochet.

Taught by Mary Harrison

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials to be purchased: Various Colors of Size 8º seed beads, 1ft of Chain, Lobster clasp, Split Rings, Thread or Fireline, and Beading Needle

Yucatan Collar

Learn how to make this collar using tile beads and Super Duos.

Taught by Mary Harrison

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials to be purchased: 1-Tube of size 11º seed beads, 1-Strand of Tile Beads, 3-Colors of Super Duos, Snap or Magnetic Clasp, Size 10 Needle, 6lb Fireline, 24” of .015 C-Flex Beading Wire, 2-Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes

Jeweler’s Saw Basics & Texturing

In this class you will become familiar with cutting your own designs out of sheet metal using a jeweler’s saw.  Various forms of texturing will also be explored to create a pair of earrings or pendants.

Taught by Lindsay wisecup

Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials: All materials included.

8 Braid Leather Bracelet

Want a new twist on more stackable bracelets?  Learn this easy and fun braid to incorporate into your designs and see where it goes!

Taught by Lindsay Wisecup

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials to be purchased: 10ft of 2mm leather, End caps, Beading wire, Various beads, 20g wire, Swivel lobster clasp, Ring, Project board (All other materials provided by instructor.)

Jewelry Designer Series: Wire Works

The Jewelry Designer Series: Basics and Beyond is a series of five classes in which students can learn all aspects and techniques for jewelry making.

Learn how to use wire to make decorative findings.

Taught by Brenda Eubanks

Time: 2:00pm – 5:30pm

Skill Level: Beginner – Jewelry Making Techniques Required

Materials to be purchased: 20g and 18/16g wire, Assorted beads with at least two matching, Stone donut, Briolette, and Bits of chain