Have you always wanted to learn how to work with wire but didn't know where to begin? This workshop is for you! You will learn three different techniques to get you started working with wire. We've combined our Easy Earrings for beginners, More Fun With Wire (the second step in our series) and Top Drilled Wire Wrap in this one workshop. You'll not only learn all three skills, but get a discount for taking them together! By the end of the day you will have completed three pairs of earrings and a pendant.
Supplies Needed
All materials are provided in class fee.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
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Beading Boot Camp: Advanced Basic Training is the next step in honing your beading skills. Once you've completed your Basic Training, you are ready for the next step on your beading journey. You will learn all the techniques in the Knotting and More Fun With Wire classes. You will learn how to knot between beads with tweezers, and also the "Floating Pearl" knotting technique. You will leave with a knotted beaded bracelet. You will also learn the basic wrapped coil or "bailing" technique with wire to complete a pair of wire wrapped earrings. If you've had a taste but want to learn more, this is the perfect workshop to continue on your beading adventure. *Pre-requisite: You must have completed Beading Boot Camp: Basic Training or Let's Make a Necklace and Easy Earrings for Beginners classes. (or have knowledge and experience in these beginning techniques.)
Ages 12 and up are welcome.
$50.00 (a $68.00 value!) All materials included
This is a one time, one day workshop.
If you would like to register for this class and have a GROUPON, please call the store at 773-248-9555 to make your reservation. Do not register on the website! THIS CLASS IS HELD IN OUR STORE AT 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
Beading Boot Camp: Basic Training is an intensive jump start for your beading skills. If you've always wanted to make a necklace or pair of earrings, this is the workshop to get you started! You will learn all the techniques in the Let's Make a Necklace and Easy Earrings classes. You will learn about different stringing materials, wire gauges, and all sorts of findings to prepare you for your beading adventure. At the end of the workshop, you can proudly display a pair of earrings and a beaded necklace (see photos below)!
Ages 12 and up are welcome.
$50.00 (a $65.00 value!) All materials included
This is a one time, one day workshop.
If you would like to register for this class and have a GROUPON, please call the store at 773-248-9555 to make your reservation. Do not register on the website! THIS CLASS IS HELD IN OUR STORE AT 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, IL 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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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We’ll teach you the basic techniques involved to create earrings with head pins, eye pins and ear wires. You’ll make two pairs of earrings, one with dangle. A few other earring styles will be demonstrated as well.
$30, 1 hr, materials included.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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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You will learn how to make your own custom findings in this class. We will shape copper wire to form French earwires, post with a bead, kidney earwires, s-clasp and hook & eye clasp. A very handy class if you are interested in customizing your work. $30, 2 hours, materials included. Instructor: Alex
Supplies Needed
All materials are provided in class fee.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD AT OUR STORE LOCATION. 3339 N Lincoln Avenue. Chicago, Il 60657.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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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Learn the basic wrapped coil or bailing technique. You will make a pair of sterling silver earrings in class. Technique can later be applied to linked bracelets and necklaces.
$30, 1 hr.materials included.
*Prereq.:Easy Earrings Class
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.
Please make certain that you have read our class policies
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