Classes
Upcoming classes for 2010 (Check back for updates!)
Haliburton School of the Arts New!
Wire Jewellery 1
August 2-6, 2010
Course Number: ARTS0676
Please note: This course requires extensive use of hand tools (wire cutters, pliers) and a healthy level of manual dexterity.
Start with the basics and learn to create and design your own jewellery using wire. Go from traditional wire wrapping techniques to original, free-form methods, or something in between. Emphasis will be based on creating pieces that reflect your individuality and personal tastes. No soldering is required and you will have the opportunity to incorporate beads, stones, and found objects to make your own unique designs. Basic hand tools and the use of some interesting tricks will enable you to continue upon completion of the course. Personal style and creativity will be encouraged in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cost: $275.03, plus $80 materials fee payable to the instructor
Hours: 47.50
Day/Time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wire Jewellery 2
August 9-13, 2010
Course Number: ARTS1153
Please note: This course is not suitable for beginners. This course requires extensive use of hand tools (wire cutters, pliers) and a healthy level of manual dexterity.
Build on the basic skills of wire jewellery to create and design your own unique pieces. Instruction will enable you to apply historical and traditional wire wrapping techniques to create a variety of rings (both men’s and ladies), bangles, pendants and chains. Emphasis will be placed on exploring stone setting, including prong setting and netting using solder-less wirework. You will also create chain using nalbinding (Viking knitting). You are encouraged to incorporate your own cabochons, faceted stones, beads or found objects to create personalized original designs. Basic hand tools and accessories will enable you to continue upon completion of the course.
Cost: $275.03, plus $125 materials fee payable to the instructor
Hours: 47.50
Day/Time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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George Brown College
Wire Art Jewellery 1
February 21-March 14, 2010 CANCELLED
Course Number: JEWL 9038, CRN# W45521
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: A project kit of basic tools and wire will be supplied in the first class, but you must provide beads. The supplies required will be discussed in the first class.
Cost: $412, plus cost of beads
Location: Casa Loma
Hours: 20
Day/Time: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 pm.
Wire Art Jewellery 2
April 11-May 2, 2010
Course Number: JEWL 9050, CRN# W45608
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: A project kit of basic tools and wire will be supplied in the first class.
Cost: $450
Location: Casa Loma
Hours: 20
Day/Time: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 pm.
