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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This bracelet looks complicated but it's very easy to make. It's a simple spiral stitch technique. The crystals make it sparkly and unique. But watch out...all your friends will want one! $35, 2 hrs., materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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This project will be full of different techniques, such as twisting wire, coiling, shaping and making your own clasp, and an introduction to herringbone weave with wire. Use a mixture of small and bigger beads to create a one of a kind cuff. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners and More Fun With Wire
Instructor: Ana $35, 2 1/2 hrs., materials not included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 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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In this class you will learn how to cut and shape a copper sheet into an amazing cuff bracelet. You will learn how to use a metal hole punch, how to file, stamp and hammer metal. then you will weave wire and beads to complete your project. A great way to get started with metals! *Pre-requisite: Any wire class. $35, 2 hrs, materials not included. Instructor: Ana
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR NEW STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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Customize your jewelry by learning how to stamp metal. You’ll learn how to hammer, forge and stamp onto a metal blank. Then pierce the metal to make a pendant or bracelet centerpiece.Makes a great gift!$302 hours, materials not included. Instructor: Alex
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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This class will cover the basics of metalsmithing. You will learn how to cut metal, stamp letters, texture, dome metal, and rivet. We will also cover different ways to oxidize metal to help bring out all the details you have just made on your piece, and also incorporate beads and wire. You will have the artistic freedom to make either a necklace or bracelet. This class is for ages 16 and up. Pre-requisite: Easy Earrings for Beginners
Instructor: Alex $60, 3 hrs., materials included
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
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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.
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Now that you’ve mastered the different types of wire weaving, you’ll learn how to use the basket weave to create a pair of cute hoop earrings. You will learn how to make the hoop frame, weave, and attach beads.
$35, 2 hrs, Wire provided, beads not included. Instructor: Alex
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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