Barb Switzer will take you to a new level in wire working with this fun class! This bracelet takes flight with a handmade hinge finding. Coil, weave and wrap butterfly hinges, then scroll heavy wire for lacy "wings." Transform a few basic findings, a splash of beads for color, wire and more wire into a textured, scrolled and elegantly articulated bracelet.
Instructor: Barb Switzer $90, 6 1/2 hrs., materials not included March 5, 2012
THIS CLASS IS HELD AT CARAVAN BEADS. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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Barb Switzer will guide you through the construction of this masterpiece!You'll create a silver flower armature to entrap a crystal rivoli with a mix of chain maille, weaving and low-tech tension setting. This charming, cold-worked flower will flex your skills for creating large curved shapes, turning perfect round loops and creating an innovative three-dimensional bezel using only wire, shaping masterly and simple tools.
Instructor: Barb Switzer $90, 6 1/2 hrs., materials not included March 3, 2012
THIS CLASS IS HELD AT OUR SISTER STORE, BRIOLETTE BEADS. 7322 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130
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Barb Switzer will teach you how to make this cool bracelet! Wrap your wrist with a glittering, undulating, glittering cuff. Learn perfect large curves, tune up your round loops and master a gem wrap that works well for earrings and other projects. Curve, wrap, repeat and get ready for compliments on your Jeweled Wave Cuff.
Instructor: Barb Switzer $60, 3 hrs., materials not included March 2, 2012
THIS CLASS IS HELD AT OUR SISTER STORE, BRIOLETTE BEADS. 7322 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Barb Switzer will teach you how to make several fun earrings! Style yourself a group of dangly earrings that feature great shapes, dynamic movement and splashy color! The Sunspot, Boa, ChaCha and Edison Drop integrate wirework with chain, jump rings and findings. Shape, wind, wrap and coil with several different gauges of wire. making fine silver ear wires and headpins will be discussed, along with finishing, polishing and design variations.
Instructor: Barb Switzer $90, 6 1/2 hrs., materials not included March 4, 2012
THIS CLASS IS HELD AT OUR SISTER STORE, BRIOLETTE BEADS. 7322 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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