Calendar of Classes

Interweave Bead Fest Wire

"This original design is reminiscent of a shadow box into which a twist-shaped stone bead is showcased. A framework of thin and heavy gauge Argentium silver wires is used to create this striking dimensional pendant."

Helixed and Twined Pendant
  • "Helixed and Twined Stone Pendant"
  • presented twice:
  • Friday, April 9, 2010
  • and
  • Saturday, April 10, 2010
  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Extraordinary Beads

"This intermediate wire working project will introduce students to the fun of fusing with fine silver. Work with a butane torch to fuse the ends of cut rings together."

Funky but Fine Fused Silver Charm Bracelet
  • "Funky but Fine
    Fused Silver Charm Bracelet"
  • Saturday, February 27, 2010
  • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Extraordinary Wire
  • "Extraordinary Wire"
  • Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

"Understand the versatility of wire, tools to use and how to make components that function well in your stringing designs... a really good way to get into working with wire!"

The Newark Museum Arts Workshop
Wire Jewelry One Wire Jewelry Two
  • "Wire Jewelry:
    A Comprehensive Primer"
  • Eight Fridays
  • March 26, 2010 - May 14, 2010
  • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

"This ongoing series covers techniques and tools for working with a variety of wire including weave, spiral, coil, hammer and texture metal wire."

Spiral Galaxy Neckpiece in Sterling Silver Spiral Galaxy Neckpiece in Copper
  • "Spiral Galaxy Neckpiece"
  • Sunday, April 18, 2010
  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

"With this original segmented design, understand the many spiral variations that are so elemental to wire jewelry. Create a neckpiece with a focal segment, detachable pendant, pendant hanger, and clasp."