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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.
Fee: $192.20
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Jewellery – Wire Art II – CANCELLED
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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Meta 4 Gallery, Port Perry NEW!
Illusion Prong Ring Workshop
Date: June 9, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Project Level: Easy
Create a quick and simple ring with a 6 mm bead that looks like it’s held by a prong setting. Copper wire will be included with the kit, bring your own bead! Silver wire may be available for purchase separately.
Course Fee: $45 (+$15 materials fee payable to the instructor)
Contact META4 Gallery to register at 905-985-1534 or by email info@met4gallery.ca
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Micki Ring Workshop
Date: June 9, 2012 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Project Level: Easy
Make a unisex ring, in a bold, geometric design, inspired by the work of modernist goldsmith Max Froehlich. With one change, you can make two different versions! Copper wire will be included with the kit. Silver may be available for purchase separately.
Course Fee: $45 (+$15 materials fee payable to the instructor)
Contact META4 Gallery to register at 905-985-1534 or by email info@met4gallery.ca
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Classes for Summer 2012
Haliburton School of the Arts NEW!
Wire Jewellery 2
Dates: August 6-10, 2012 (5 days), 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hours: 47.5
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, 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. Copper wire provided.
New Classes in Germany!
Für Kursbeschreibung und Buchung, bitte auf das Bild klicken. Bis 15. Juni 2012, können Sie hier ihren Drahtbastelsatz bei 25% Rabatt bestellen!
 Art Nouveau Bangle - Meisterklasse - Freitag, 17.08.2012; Tageskurs 9:30 Uhr |
 Freeform Bangle - Anfängerklasse - Samstag, 18.08.2012; 9:30–12:30 Uhr |
 Starburst Ohrringe - Anfängerklasse - Samstag, 18.08.2012; 13:00–16:00 Uhr |
 Anhänger - "Prong Set Pendant" - Fortgeschritteneklasse - Sonntag, 19.08.2012; 9:30–12:30 Uhr |
 Verbundstücke - Anfängerklasse - Sonntag, 19.08.2012; 13:30–16:30 Uhr |
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!