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Upcoming Workshops: Beaders Best 2012 in Hamburg, Germany

dianne — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:30:41 +0000

Starburst Ohrringe – Anfängerklasse – Samstag, 18.08.2012; 13:00–16:00 Uhr

Farbenfreudige Ohrringe in lötfreier Wirework-Technik. Spiral-Ohrhänger, Perlenanhänger auf Draht. Anpassen der Ohrringe für optimale Balance.

Klasse: Anfänger

Sprachen: englisch, mit Übersetzung

Kursgebühr:

97 Euro, Material: 15 Euro, Draht im Kurs oder hier erhältl.

Mitzubringen:

Rundzange, Flachzange, Seitenschneider, Lineal, Stricknadel 7 mm, Schmuckdraht: 65 cm 20 ga (,8 mm) Hard oder Half Hard Round Draht, gemischte Perlen 3, 4 und 6 mm, Großlochperlen 12 x 2 mm

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Material bestellen

Armband "Art Nouveau Bangle"

Art Nouveau Bangle – Meisterklasse – Freitag, 17.08.2012; Tageskurs 9:30 Uhr

Elegante Kurven und keltische Elemente kennzeichnen dieses Armband im Art-Nouveau-Stil. Lötfreies Arbeiten mit Wirework, Biegen und Formen von rechteckigem Draht um einen Cabochon, Zusammenfügen der Drahtelemente zu einem Muster und Anfertigen eines Hakenverschlusses.

Klasse: Meisterklasse

Sprachen: englisch mit Übersetzung

Kursgebühr:

182 Euro, Material: 30 Euro. *Draht kann im Kurs oder hier gekauft werden. Armbandform und Schieblehre können ausgeliehen werden.

Mitzubringen:

Rundzange, Flachzange, Seitenschneider, Bracelet Mandrel (Armbandform), Schieblehre, Lineal, wasserfester Stift („Edding“), Krepp- oder Abdeckband 6 mm, Holzdübel (Dowel) 10 mm, Schraubzwinge (C clamp), Taschenmesser, Schmuckdraht: 240 cm 20 ga. (.8 mm) Soft Square Draht*, 175 cm 22 ga. (.75 mm) Half Hard Half Round Draht*, Cabochon 22 x 30 mm, evtl. Poliertuch (Rouge Cloth)

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Material bestellen

Armband "Freeform Bangle"

Freeform Bangle – Anfängerklasse – Samstag, 18.08.2012; 9:30–12:30 Uhr

Der Armreif ist die perfekte Möglichkeit, sich mit der Wirework-Technik anzufreunden. Draht wird verwebt und gebogen, um entweder ein schmales oder breites Armband herzustellen, das nach Wunsch mit Perlen verziert werden kann.

Klasse: Anfänger

Sprachen: englisch, mit Übersetzung

Kursgebühr:

97 Euro, Material: 10 Euro *Draht im Kurs oder hier erhältl.

Mitzubringen:

Rundzange, Flachzange, Seitenschneider, Lineal, Schmuckdraht: 60–100 cm 16 ga (1,291 mm) Soft Square Draht, 150–300 cm 20 ga (,8 mm) Soft Round Draht, 150–300 cm 24 ga (,65 mm) Soft Round Draht, Perlen gemischt nach Wunsch 3, 4 und 6 mm, Poliertuch (Rouge Cloth)

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Anhänger "Prong Set Pendant"

Anhänger – “Prong Set Pendant” – Fortgeschritteneklasse – Sonntag, 19.08.2012; 9:30–12:30 Uhr

Außergewöhnliche Steine in einer Wirework-Fassung. Erlernt werden: lötfreie Fassung eines Cabochons und dessen Adaption für verschiedene Steingrößen, das Herstellen und Anbringen der Aufhängung.

Klasse: Fortgeschrittene

Sprachen: englisch mit Übersetzung

Kursgebühr:

97 Euro, Material: 20 Euro Drähte können im Kurs oder hier gekauft werden.

Mitzubringen:

Rund-, Flachzange, Seitenschneider, Schieblehre, Lineal, wasserfester Stift (Edding), Krepp- oder Abdeckband 6 mm, Taschenmesser, Juwelierfeile, Schmuckdraht: 75–100 cm 20 ga (,8 mm) Soft Square Draht*, 45–60 cm 20 ga (,8 mm) Half-Hard-Half-Round Draht*, Cabochon 18 x 22 mm oder 20 x 30 mm, Poliertuch (Rouge Cloth)

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Verbundstücke

Verbundstücke – Anfängerklasse – Sonntag, 19.08.2012; 13:30–16:30 Uhr

Lötfreie Verbundstücke mit quadratischem Draht. Erlernt werden: S-Haken mit und ohne Perlen, „Paperclip“-Verbindungen, einfache Verschlüsse, einfache und gesicherte Haken mit Öse, Kreuzverbindung. Teile können zusammen oder einzeln in Schmuckteilen kombiniert werden. Kurs mit vielen Tipps und Tricks, um mit quadratischem Draht tolle Ergebnisse zu erzielen.

Klasse: Anfänger

Sprachen: englisch, mit Übersetzung

Kursgebühr:

97 Euro, Material: 25 Euro Drähte können im Kurs oder hier gekauft werden.

Mitzubringen:

Rund-, Flachzange, Seitenschneider, Lineal, wasserfester Eddingstift, Juwelierfeile, Schmuckdraht: 150–300 cm 20 ga (80 mm) Hard oder Half-Hard Square Wire*, gemischte Perlen nach Wunsch 3, 4, 6 mm, Poliertuch (Rouge Cloth)

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Material bestellen

It’s going to be a busy summer! In addition to returning to Haliburton this year, I’m scheduled to teach five workshops at the Beaders Best Perlenkunst Messe in Hamburg, Germany from August 17-19, 2012 .

Sponsored by Perlen Poesie magazine, this second annual show features beadwork, wirework and metal clay from all over Europe and North America. As the only Canadian instructor, I’m excited about teaching in Germany – and in German – for the first time. (The courses are listed as being taught in English with German translation, because I requested a translator in case I get stuck.)

In conjunction with the workshops, I’m making kits available for pre-order. Until June 15, the kits for Beaders Best will be available at a 25% discount. More details about the classes can be found here, and kits can be ordered here.

Es wird ein arbeitsreicher Sommer sein! Neben der Rückkehr in Haliburton, werde ich dieses Jahr ab August 17-19, 2012 fünf Kurse am Beaders Best Perlenkunst Messe in Hamburg, Deutschland lehren.

Gefördert durch Perlen Poesie Magazin, bietet dieses zweite jährliche Messe Perlenkunst, Drahtkunst und Silber Clay aus ganz Europa und Nordamerika. Als die einzige kanadische Lehrerin, bin ich über den Unterricht zum ersten Mal in Deutschland – und in deutscher Sprache - begeistert . (Die Kurse werden als in Englisch mit deutscher Übersetzung gelehrt aufgeführt, weil ich nach einem Übersetzer fragte, falls ich stecken bleibe.)

In Verbindung mit den Kursen, werden Drahtbastelsätze im Voraus zur Bestellung verfügt. Bis zum 15. Juni werden die Kits zu einem 25% Rabatt erhältlich. Weitere Details zu den Kursen finden Sie hier, und Kits können hier bestellt werden.

Registration Now Open for Haliburton Wire Jewellery Aug. 1-5, 2011

dianne — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:07:42 +0000

Registration for Wire Jewellery at Haliburton School of the Arts has begun!

Nestled in the Haliburton Highlands in the heart of Ontario’s Cottage Country, the Haliburton School of the Arts offers week long and weekend courses in everything from painting to glassblowing to blacksmithing. I’m pleased to be returning to HSTA for the week of August 1-5 to teach wire jewellery! Come join me for a week of fun and fabulous jewelry-making! You’ll make earrings, chains, bracelets and pendants in a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.

Please see my Classes page for more information.

Fall 2010 Class Schedule

dianne — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:01:27 +0000

There are some new additions to my Fall Class schedule! If you are interested in taking a class, please have a look at the new dates and times! I’m also available for teaching private classes and groups of all ages. Please email me for details! You just finished reading Fall 2010 Class Schedule! Consider leaving a comment!The contents of this post are copyright (c) Dianne Karg Baron. All rights reserved, in all media. Visit www.wrapturewirejewellery.on.ca/blog to read more!

Registration for Haliburton Classes August 2010 Begins!

dianne — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:16 +0000

Registration for my classes at Haliburton School of the Arts is now open!

I’m very excited to be heading back for my third year teaching at Haliburton! I will be teaching two classes, Wire Jewellery I (August 2-6, 2010) and Wire Jewellery II (August 9-13, 2010).

The school is nestled in the heart of Ontario’s Cottage Country near the shores of Head Lake. Come for a peaceful and relaxing week, and have fun making jewellery!

See my classes page for course descriptions and a link to register!

YOJ09-30 Copper Art Nouveau Cab Bangle

dianne — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:37:14 +0000

Copper Art Nouveau Cab Bangle (2009)
Copper, dyed paua shell
Constructed, cold joined
L 8 1/2 inches x W 1 inch

Over the next couple of days I’ll be posting the work produced by my students in Wire Jewellery 1 and 2, but for this week’s YOJ entry, I’m posting my teaching sample of the AN Cab Bangle. This project ended up being quite challenging for the students and took an entire day for the class to complete. That was something I hadn’t anticipated, so there’s going to be a scheduling adjustment for next year’s class. What really impressed me was that everyone showed a lot of persistence in doing the project, which had a few tricky steps in it. One lady, Janice, was so determined to do it – despite how much it was frustrating her – that she refused any suggestion by me to modify it to something simpler. That caused me to joke that she was channeling her inner German: “I VILL complete zis bracelet!” The class cracked up laughing.

The next day, Janice came to class proudly showing off the bracelet, which she had attempted again on her own at home. She said that she’d found the instructions very clear and easy to follow. She had every right to be proud: her bracelet had turned out beautifully!

Scenes of Haliburton, Ontario

dianne — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:04:16 +0000

Some photos taken during my stay in Haliburton.

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YOJ09-29 Freeform Bangle

dianne — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:13:35 +0000

Freeform Bangle (2009)
Copper
Constructed, cold joined, liver of sulphur patination

I’ve been in Haliburton for the last week teaching the Wire Jewellery course, so this week’s entry is one of the projects made during the week. This is the “freeform” bangle we made on Thursday.

Week 2 and Wire Jewellery II start tomorrow. Four of the ladies from last year have signed up again, and one from last week is in the class as well. So there are going to be lots of familiar faces!

I’ll write more about the classes after next week when I’m home again.

George Brown College – 2009-10 Class Schedule

dianne — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:23:15 +0000

The 2009-2010 classes for Wire Jewellery at George Brown College have now been posted! Here’s the schedule (quoted from the GBC website):

Wire Art Jewellery 1

October 18-November 8, 2009
Course Number: JEWL 9038, CRN# F10447

February 21-March 14, 2010
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.

Click here to register.

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.

Click here to register.

YOJ09-27 Art Nouveau Cab Bangle

dianne — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:07:25 +0000

Art Nouveau Cab Bangle (2009)
Sterling silver, bloodstone
L 21.5 cm x W 2.5 cm
Constructed, cold joined

Although it’s supposed to be a calming stone, I’ve always found bloodstone to have a kind of overpowering “in-your-face” energy that’s difficult to deal with. For the last few weeks, though, I’ve been wearing it while working on my tutorials, and it’s been helpful for keeping my energy levels up and focused. I love the red spotting on this cab, and the slight yellow cloud overlaying the green. This was part of a group of cabs I bought when The Nautilus closed 10 years ago. The Nautilus was *the* place in Toronto to buy rockhounding and lapidary supplies. Located in the far, far east of the city, I remember it taking an obscenely long time to get there on city transit from where I lived in Little India. But what a treasure trove! The owner, Roy MacLeod, was a passionate rockhound and filled his store with all the bits and bobs needed to work with and admire rocks. Sadly, Roy didn’t live to see the millennium, and the closing of his store left a void that still hasn’t been filled.

In designing the Level II course for Haliburton, I was thinking about what skills would be most useful for the students to learn. In Level I, they learn the basics: working with single wires, developing dexterity with tools, etc. There are very few multi-wire projects. In Level II all but two of the projects are multi-wire pieces, and the students have to deal with doing steps early on that don’t actually come into full use until much later in the construction. Wire control becomes very important.

One of the things Level II focuses on is settings: half of the projects deal with some form of stone setting.

I think this is by far the most complex of the projects I’ll be teaching. Hopefully by the time we get to this point in the course, the students will have enough confidence to tackle it. If not, it’s easily adapted to something simpler. I’ll let them decide how energetic they want to be.

This tutorial will be available for purchase and download off my website after I get back from Haliburton. I’ll post the link when it’s up, along with more photos.

YOJ09-22 Viking Knit Bracelet

dianne — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:40:10 +0000

Viking Knit Bracelet (2009)
Fine silver, sterling silver
Nalbinding, cold connected
L 20.5 cm x W 0.4 cm

I’m hard at work on the tutorials for my class, so this week’s project is the product of that work. I’ve been doing a lot of photography, and editing and layout. I’ve been pretty much eating, sleeping and breathing the project. The first tutorial is finished, and the second is well in hand. Four to go… and six weeks until the classes start.

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