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Classes for Winter/Spring 2012
George Brown College
Chain Making Workshop
Dates: May 26 & June 2, 2012 (2 consecutive Saturdays) 10-4pm
Hours: 10
Learn to construct a variety of chain types using copper or silver. Learn flat, round, king’s, queen’s and chainmail chains.
Note(s):
You must provide your own silver. You may purchase it from the instructor.
Fee: $192.20, excludes materials ($25 kit fee, payable to instructor)
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Jewellery – Wire Art 1
Dates: February 26, March 4, 11, 18, 2012 (4 consecutive Sundays), 10-4pm
Hours: 20
Learn the foundational skills needed to make wire jewellery. Make chains, earrings and findings using cold-joining techniques. Learn to manipulate different gauges of wire. Complete three bracelets, one necklace and four pairs of earrings. Create a piece based on a design of your own.
Note(s):
You must provide some supplies. Supplies requirements will be discussed in the first class
Fee: $442.48, excludes beads
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Jewellery – Wire Art II
Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2012 (4 consecutive Sundays) 10-4pm
Hours: 20
Refine your ability to control wire by creating bracelets, pendants and rings using multiple wires, twisted wires and binding techniques. Learn how to calculate the price of a finished piece of jewellery.
Note(s):
A project kit of basic tools and gauges of wire will be supplied in the first class.
Prerequisites: You must have completed Jewellery Wire Art I or an approved equivalent.
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Classes for Summer 2012
New Classes in Germany!
Details soon!
Private lessons also available. Contact me for details.
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2 comments
Janet Knight says:
Aug 8, 2011
Dianne, this was a wonderful class, even for a spatially challenged lefty with the manual dexterity of a manatee! I appreciated your encouragement and patience greatly. Looking forward to taking another course with you. Most sincerely, Janet
dianne says:
Aug 9, 2011
Thanks Janet! I appreciate your very kind words. Your persistence and willingness to keep going were inspirational. I’ll look forward to seeing you again. All the best!