| Denise J. Bonaimo has 14
years of experience teaching people of all ages. Basic and
intermediate jewelry design and creation classes are offered.
Group classes and private sessions are available. You can
schedule a class at your home, place of worship, business
or social club. Jewelry classes are a great experience for Girl
Scouts, senior homes and corporate team building. Join the fun! |
Click here to see listings of Locations
Featured Jewelry
Classes (Beginner and Intermediate)
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Classes at the Artist's Studio... |
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S p a n i s h V i l l a g e
A r t C e n t e r
For Kids...
Jewelry Design and Creation (2 hours)
Learn to make colorful patterned beads with polymer
clay. We will bake our beads in the oven to harden them. Then,
using the design bead board, we will create a beautiful necklace
using our handmade beads and accents of glass, ceramic and
colorful plastic beads. (Includes all materials) (Adults welcome
too.)
| 8- Nov |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
10am-noon |
$50 |
| 9- Nov |
Su |
Studio Fourteen |
10am-noon |
$50 |
| 13- Dec |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
10am-noon |
$50 |
| 14- Dec |
Su |
Studio Fourteen |
10am-noon |
$50 |
Girl Scout -Jewelry Design and
Creation at Studio Fourteen
Ages 6-12 will learn various elements of jewelry design and
creation. Work on Try-its, Badges and IP's! At the Spanish Village
Art Center, or at your next meeting.No experience necessary.
Bead
Stringing Learn how to
design, string and finish a beaded necklace. We will talk
about design elements such as color, balance and scale as well as
finishing techniques (based upon skill level).
Basic Polymer Clay
Bead Design
Learn to
work with the colorful polymer based clay that bakes in the
toaster oven. We will learn to marbleize and assemble flower
pattern canes to create a set of beads.
Also available for interviews for the Career Badge.
Please inquire: (619) 384-5161 or
artdiva@bonaimo.com
S p a n i s h V i l l a g e
A r t C e n t e r
For Adults...
Wires and Hammers and Pliers...Oh My!
Open up a new world of possibilities
in jewelry design. Bend, wrap and forge wire just like the
professionals. Use jeweler's pliers and hammers to form wire links,
squiggles, spirals, clasps and bead wire wraps. Explore the
subtleties of various wire gauges, materials and shapes. Learn to
wrap "top drilled" as well as "center hole drilled" beads and
pendants. Bring your own beads, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers
and wire cutters. Bring your own
special beads, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and wire cutters
and 20g sterling silver wire if you desire. Copper wire available
for $5 material fee.
| 30- Aug |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
10- 11am |
$38 plus $5 material fee |
| 6- Sep |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
10- 11am |
$38 plus $5 material fee |
| 13 Sep |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
10- 11am |
$38 plus $5 material fee |
| 7- Nov |
F |
Studio Fourteen |
6- 7pm |
$38 plus $5 material fee |
| 14- Nov |
F |
Studio Fourteen |
6-7pm |
$38 plus $5 material fee |
| 21- Nov |
F |
Studio Fourteen |
6-7pm |
$38 plus $5 material fee |
Bead Master Strategies
Beginner and intermediate beading enthusiasts
will delight in this comprehensive class that focuses on elements of
design, creation and finishing techniques. Explore techniques for
creating beaded necklaces, wrap around bracelets and double strand
bracelets. Learn 3 methods and the benefits of each: soft flex,
silk/nylon string and memory wire. If time permits we will also
learn knotting between beads. Proper use of jewelry tools will also
be addressed. Bring your own beads.
| 30- Aug |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
4-5pm |
$38 |
| 6- Sep |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
4-5pm |
$38 |
| 13 Sep |
Sa |
Studio Fourteen |
4-5pm |
$38 |
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Additional Classes and Venues... |
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Frankenstein's Jewelry Lab
in Little Italy
"One man's
trash is another man's treasure". Got trinkets, charms, baubles
and other random beads and components? Have a broken necklace?
An orphaned earring? Bring 'em! Trade with your new jewelry
making friends. Denise will teach you to breathe life your
various new found "parts". Learn basic wire wrapping and bead
stringing techniques. All materials included, including boxes of
beautiful beads to choose from, bead design boards, clasps and
jewelry pliers. All skill levels welcome. $25 Fee per Class
(Discounted from $38). Refreshments Served. Must pre-register!
Click Here for More info.
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Wires and Hammers and
Pliers…Oh My!
Open up a new
world of possibilities in jewelry design. Bend, wrap and forge
copper wire just like the professionals. Use jeweler's pliers
and hammers to form wire links, squiggles, spirals, clasps and
bead wire wraps. Explore the subtleties of various wire gauges,
materials and shapes. Learn to wrap "top drilled" as well as
"center hole drilled" beads and pendants.
Bring your own beads, round nose
pliers, chain nose pliers and wire cutters.
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11-Aug thru 15- Sep |
M |
The Art Dept, North Park (6 wks) |
6:30- 8:30pm |
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16- Sep |
TU |
Xpressive Arts Center, Poway |
9:30-11am |
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20- Sep |
SA |
Foothills Adult School (Squiggles, Steps and Spirals) |
12:30-3:30pm |
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22- Sep thru 20- Oct |
M |
(Intermediate) The Art Dept (5 wks) |
6:30-8:30pm |
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23- Sep thru 21- Oct |
TU |
(Beginners) The Art Dept(5 wks) |
12:45- 2:45 |
| 24-Sep thru 8- Oct |
W |
Coronado Adult
Education (3 wks) |
6- 8pm |
| 30-Sep thru 14- Oct |
TU |
SD City College (3 wks) |
3:30-5:30pm |
| 13-Nov thru 4-Dec |
TH |
Helix High School (3
wks) (no class 11/27 |
6:30-9pm |
| 4-Oct |
SA |
Fallbrook School of the
Arts Pt 1 |
10am-1pm |
| 4-Oct |
SA |
Fallbrook School of the
Arts Pt 2 |
2-5pm |
| 1- Nov |
SA |
UCSD Crafts Center |
10am-1pm |
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Intermediate
Wire Working at Fallbrook School of the Arts
Intermediate
Wire Working Part 1
For a step
beyond “Wires and Hammers and Pliers… Oh My!” join Denise for
this jewelry workshop. Learn to make handmade clasps and
findings, fancy wire wrapped beads, wire formed beads, wrapping
cabochon stones, more wire wrapped rings and few more surprises.
Bring any beads
you may have, jeweler’s chain nose pliers, round nose pliers and
cutters, 3 feet of sterling silver SQUARE wire (18 gauge) and 6
feet of sterling silver ROUND wire (20 gauge) $5 material fee
covers use of tools and additional copper wire supplies.
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15- Nov |
SA |
Intermediate Wire Working Pt 1 |
10am-1pm |
Intermediate
Wire Working Part 2
In this
workshop we will learn to make beautiful wire formed pods and
cages for, well, just about anything! Bring objects to cage
(shells, stones, beads…), a wide link necklace chain, jeweler’s
chain nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutters, 3 feet of
sterling silver SQUARE wire (18 gauge) and 6 feet of sterling
silver ROUND wire (20 gauge) $5 material fee covers use of tools
and additional copper wire supplies.
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15- Nov |
SA |
Intermediate Wire Working Pt 2 |
2pm- 5pm |
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ABC's of Tool Stamped Jewelry
Poems, lyrics, prose, affirmations, names: what
do you want to say? Using steel letter tool stamps we will
hammer letters and numbers onto precut copper “blanks” (shapes
of sheet metal), oxidize, file and polish. These stamped shapes
can be used for various jewelry components (ie: earrings or
pendants or bracelet charms). If time permits we will also
create a stamped spiral pendant with heavy gauge square wire.
Think of what you want to say and let’s create it!
| 9-Sep thru 23 Sep |
TU |
SD City Continuing
Education (3 wks) |
6- 8pm |
| 12-Sep |
F |
Coronado Adult
Education |
6-8pm |
| 16-Sep |
TU |
Xpresssive Arts Center,
Poway |
noon- 1:30pm |
| 20-Sep |
SA |
Foothills
Adult Center |
12:30- 3:30pm |
| 18-Oct |
SA |
Fallbrook School of the
Arts |
10am-1pm |
| 21-Oct |
TU |
Coronado Adult
Education |
6-8:30pm |
| 1- Nov |
SA |
UCSD Craft Center |
2-5pm |
| 19-Nov |
W |
Coronado Adult Education |
6- 8:30 pm |
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Bead Master Strategies
Beginner and intermediate beading enthusiasts
will delight in this comprehensive class that focuses on
elements of design, creation and finishing techniques. Explore
techniques for creating beaded necklaces, wrap around bracelets
and double strand bracelets. Learn 3 methods and the benefits of
each: soft flex, silk/nylon string and memory wire. If time
permits we will also learn knotting between beads. Proper use of
jewelry tools will also be addressed.
| 3-Sep thru 17- Sep |
W |
Coronado Adult Education (3 wks) |
6- 8pm |
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9-Sep the 23- Sep |
TU |
SD City College (3 wks) |
3:30- 5:30 |
| 18-Oct |
SA |
Fallbrook School of the Arts |
2pm-5pm |
| 30-Oct thru 11-Nov |
TH |
Helix High School (2 wks) |
6:30- 9pm |
| 29-Oct thru 12- Nov |
W |
Coronado Adult Education (3 wks) |
6-8pm |
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Click
here to see additional class descriptions with Denise offered at
Spanish Village Art Center
List of Locations (Click
on the Venue to see the schedule of Denise's classes at these
locations)
Schedule by Venue
San Diego Art
Department (North Park)
(Click this Venue to link to see Fees and to register for any of
these classes.)
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11-Aug thru 15- Sep |
M (6 classes) |
Wire Wrapping Workshop |
San Diego Art Dept, North Park |
6:30- 8:30pm |
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22- Sep thru 20- Oct |
M (5 classes) |
Intermediate Wire Wrapping |
San Diego Art Dept, North Park |
6:30-8:30pm |
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23- Sep thru 21- Oct |
T (5 classes) |
Beginners Wire Wrapping |
San Diego Art Dept, North Park |
12:45- 2:45pm |
San
Diego
Art
Department,
3830 Ray St, San
Diego, CA 92104, (619) 299-4278,
info@sdartdept.com,
www.sdartdept.com
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Fallbrook School of the Arts
(Click this Venue
to link to see Fees and to register for any of these classes.)
| 23-Aug |
SA |
ABC's of
Tool Stamped Jewelry |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
10am-1pm |
| 23-Aug |
SA |
Beadmaster Strategies |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
2-5pm |
| 4-Oct |
SA |
Wires and
Hammers and Pliers…Pt 1 |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
10am-1pm |
| 4-Oct |
SA |
Wires and
Hammers and Pliers…Pt 2 |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
2pm-5pm |
| 18-Oct |
SA |
ABC's of
Tool Stamped Jewelry |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
10am-1pm |
| 18-Oct |
SA |
Beadmaster Strategies |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
2pm-5pm |
| 15- Nov |
SA |
Intermediate Wire Wrapping Pt 1 |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
10am-1pm |
| 15-Nov |
SA |
Intermediate Wire Wrapping Pt 2 |
Fallbrook Craft Center, Fallbrook |
2-5pm |
Fallbrook
School of the Arts & Foundry,
310 East Alvarado St,
Fallbrook CA 92028, (760) 728-6383, fax: (760) 728-2340,
www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org
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Coronado Adult
Education
(Click this Venue to link to see
Fees and to register for any of these classes.)
| 3-Sep thru 17- Sep |
W (3 classes) |
Beadmaster Strategies |
Coronado Adult
School |
6- 8pm |
| 12-Sep |
F |
ABC's of Tool Stamped
Jewelry |
Coronado Adult
School |
6-8pm |
| 24-Sep thru 8- Oct |
W (3 classes) |
Wires and Hammers and
Pliers…Oh My! |
Coronado Adult
School |
6- 8pm |
| 21-Oct |
Tu |
ABC's of Tool Stamped
Jewelry |
Coronado Adult
School |
6- 8:30pm |
| 29-Oct thru 12- Nov |
W |
Beadmaster Strategies |
Coronado Adult
School |
6-8pm |
| 19-Nov |
W |
ABC's of Tool Stamped
Jewelry |
Coronado Adult
School |
6- 8:30 pm |
Coronado Adult Education,
650 D Ave, Coronado CA
92118, (619) 522-8980
http://www.rop.coronado.k12.ca.us
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Foothills Adult School
(Click this Venue to link to see Fees
and to register for any of these classes.)
| 20-Sep |
SA |
Squiggles, Steps and Spirals |
Foothills Adult School |
9am-noon |
| 20- Sep |
SA |
ABC's of
Tool Stamped Jewelry |
Foothills Adult School |
1-3pm |
Foothills Adult School, 1550 Melody Lane, El Cajon,
CA 92019, (619) 956-0386, fax: (619) 562-5149,
www.guhsd.net/adult
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Helix High
School
(Click this Venue to link to see Fees
and to register for any of these classes.)
| 30-Oct thru 11- Nov |
TH (2 classes) |
Beadmaster Strategies (2 wks) |
Helix High School |
6:30-9pm |
| 13-Nov thru 4-Dec |
TH (3 classes) |
Wires and Hammers and
Pliers…Oh My! (no class 11/27) |
Helix High School |
6:30-8:30pm |
Helix
High School,
7323 University Ave,
La Mesa,
CA
91941, (619) 956-0386,
fax: (619) 562-5149,
www.guhsd.net/adult
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UCSD Crafts Center
(Click this Venue to link to see
Fees and to register for any of these classes.)
| 1- Nov |
SA |
Wire Wrapping Workshop |
UCSD Crafts Center |
10am-1pm |
| 1- Nov |
SA |
ABC's of Tool Stamped Jewelry |
UCSD Crafts Center |
2-5pm |
UCSD
Craft
Center,
9500 Gilman Dr, La
Jolla, CA 92093,
Student Center
“B” on Eucalyptus Grove Ln, (858) 534-2021, fax:(858) 534-8881,
http://www-crafts.ucsd.edu
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San
Diego City Continuing Education
(Click this Venue to link to see Fees
and to register for any of these classes.)
| 9-Sep thru 23- Sep |
TU (3 classes) |
Beadmaster Strategies |
SD City College |
3:30- 5:30pm |
| 9-Sep thru 23- Sep |
TU (3 classes) |
ABC's of Tool Stamped
Jewelry |
SD City College |
6- 8pm |
| 30-Sep thru 14- Oct |
TU (3 classes) |
Wires and Hammers and
Pliers…Oh My! |
SD City College |
3:30-5:30pm |
San
Diego
City Continuing Education,
West City
Campus (Pt. Loma/Sports Arena) ,
3249 Fordham St., San
Diego, CA 92110
Registration: Cesar
Chavez Campus,
1960 National Ave, San
Diego, CA 92113, (619) 230-2895,
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/community-ed/
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Xpressive Arts Center (Poway)
(Click this Venue
to link to see Fees and to register for any of these classes.)
| 16- Sep |
TU |
Wirewrapping Beads with Ease |
Xpressive Arts Center, Poway |
9:30-11am |
| 16- Sep |
TU |
ABC's of Tool Stamped Jewelry |
Xpressive Arts Center, Poway |
noon-1:30pm |
Xpresssive
Arts
Center,
12257-B
Old Pomerado Road, Poway,
CA 92064, (858) 679-2787,
www.xpressivearts.com
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Spanish
Village Art Center
Please email
artdiva@bonaimo.com or call Studio Fourteen (619) 284- DIVA to
schedule a date for the following classes:
Adult Classes at Studio Fourteen-
Spanish Village Art Center (or at your facility or home) (Add $20
fee for off site visits)
(Click on a class to see a description and fee. Please note Fees are
for Classes at Studio Fourteen. Other Venues have different fees)
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Studio Fourteen Class
Descriptions:
Beadmaster Strategies
You will
learn two methods of stringing with different materials and
the benefits of both. Play with soft flex stringing wire and
crimps and experiment with silk/nylon string and knot covers.
1 hour
Fee: $38
Bring your own beads.
Wire Wrapping
Beads with Ease We will implement a variety of wire
wrapping techniques to make three pairs of earrings and two
pendants. Learn to wrap "top drilled" as well as "center hole
drilled" beads and pendants.
1
hour
Fee: $38 Bring your own beads, round
nose pliers and wire cutters.
ABC's
of Tool Stamped Jewelry
Poems,
lyrics, prose, affirmations, names: what do you want to say?
Using steel letter tool stamps we will hammer letters and
numbers onto precut copper “blanks” (shapes of sheet metal),
oxidize, file and polish. These stamped shapes can be used for
various jewelry components (ie: earrings or pendants or bracelet
charms). If time permits we will also create a stamped spiral
pendant with heavy gauge square wire. Think of what you want to
say and let’s create it!
1hour s
Fee: $38 Plus some
materials.
Squiggles, Steps
and Spirals Explore the wide variety of shapes you can
create with the jeweler’s pliers. Experiment with varied wire
sizes to twist and bend your way to a wire link, bead and
spiral dangle necklace.
Bring your own beads, round nose pliers and wire
cutters.
1 hour
Fee: $38
Cold Connections
Using cutting shears and drill bits, we will fabricate
sheet metal shapes, which we will layer and join with
non-solder techniques such as lashing,
stapling, riveting and utilizing tiny screws and nuts.
1
hour
Fee: $38 Plus $5 material fee.
Frankenstein's Jewelry
Lab
"One mans junk is another mans treasure"…Bring your broken chains, that orphaned
earring, random baubles, beads, charms and other oddball components. Trade with other classmates for things you never
thought you needed to have! We will "Frankenstein" your new
found treasures into pimped out new designs.
1 hour Fee: $25
Handmade Clasps &
Findings
Free yourself
from expensive pre-made clasps and give your handmade jewelry
the professional touch of handmade findings. Learn to bend and
forge wire into several versions of the hammered hook clasp
and French wire earring findings.
1 hour
Fee: $38 Plus $5 material
fee
Knotting Like A
Pro Although it is a little
tricky at first, with a little practice of the methods you
will learn in this class you will be able to create a knotted
beaded necklace that moves with fluidity. We will create one
necklace of pearls (or any gemstone beads you choose),
knotting in between each
and finishing with cup knot covers and attaching a clasp.
1 hour
Fee: $38 Bring a strand of
beads, knotting tweezers and pre- needled silk or nylon thread
appropriate for bead hole.
"Walk
Like an Egyptian" Spiral Bracelet
Recreate an ancient design with a contemporary twist.
You learn to form and link Egyptian Spirals (sometimes called
Etruscan Coil) interspersed with
wire wrapped beads. Attach your handmade clasp for a timeless
design.
1 hour
Fee: $38 Plus $5 material fee .
Wire Wrapped
Pendants Without Holes Learn to wrap any object without a
hole. Bring stones of your choice, found objects, glass or
shells. Explore a variety of techniques to suit just about
any wire wrapping situation.
1 hour
Fee: $38 Plus $5 material fee.
Wire Wrapped Bead Rings
Using
the jeweler’s ring mandrel, learn to wrap beads (or any object
with a hole) into fantastic rings. Learn tips and tricks
including what gauge wire to use and how to decide how to
orient the beads for ease of wrapping. Copper wire available
for $5. Bring 20g round silver wire if you prefer.
1 hour
Fee: $38 Plus $5 material fee. Bring
some beads.
Simple Chain Mail Bracelet
Using
a multitude of metal jump rings, we will explore the ancient
technique of chain mail to create a beautiful bracelet
suitable for men and women.
1 hour
Fee: $38 Plus material fee.
Youth Jewelry Classes
Bead
Stringing
Ages 6-12 will learn how to
design, string and finish a beaded necklace. All materials and tools included.
1
hour
Fee: $25
Basic Polymer Clay
Bead Design
Learn to
work with the colorful polymer based clay that bakes in the
toaster oven. We will learn to marbleize and assemble flower
pattern canes to create a set of beads.
1
hour
Fee: $25
Senior Jewelry Design
Jewelry Design for
Seniors
Denise will come to your facility
and teach an easy hands-on jewelry class series. She teaches
regularly at
Fairwinds Ivey Ranch in Oceanside,
Casa de las
Campanas in Rancho Bernardo and
Belmont
Village in Poway to the senior citizen residents of those communities. Please
email artdiva@bonaimo.com
to inquire about fees and details if you would like to
schedule a class.
Private
Sessions
Denise will be happy to offer any
of these classes on a one-to-one basis for $60 for the first hour
and $15 for each additional 1/4 hour. Please inquire (619)
284-DIVA
artdiva@bonaimo.com

Denise demonstrates tool- stamping on metal.
(Above)
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Classes must be paid in advance to reserve
placement. Enrollment is on a first- come, first- served
basis.
You may enroll in person (Studio Fourteen:
Spanish
Village
Art
Center), by phone
619.284.DIVA or email artdiva@bonaimo.com

The classes at Studio Fourteen,
Spanish Village Art Center. (Above)

Jennie is restringing and
redesigning two existing necklaces into one fabulous original
design. (Above)

Swap and recreate in
Frankenstein's Jewelry Lab. (Above)

Wires and Hammers and
Pliers...Oh My! (Above)

Lovely Rita just
celebrated her 90th Birthday. (Above)

Ruth Ann designs and
strings a magnetic clasp necklace. (Above)

Jewelry Making is for
Everyone!
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