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Class
Descriptions:
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
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.
Wire Wrapping
Beads with Ease We will learn a few basic wire
wrapping techniques (simple loop, wire wrapped loop and wire
wrapped loop with a twist) to create a beautiful wire wrapped
bracelet and matching earrings.
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, numbers
and designs 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 lets create it!
Squiggles, Steps
and Spirals Using jewelry pliers we will shape 22 gauge wire
into the Step, Wave, Squiggle and Spiral components. Twist and bend your way
to creating a wire link, bead and
spiral dangle necklace.
Cold Connections
Using cutting shears and drill bits, we will fabricate
a pendant from layered copper and brass sheet metal. The
metals are joined with
non-solder techniques such as lashing,
stapling, riveting and utilizing tiny screws and nuts.
Frankenstein's Jewelry
Lab In Your Home!
Looking for a fun
party idea?
"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.
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.
Knotting Like A
Pro 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.
"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.
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.
Wire Wrapped Bead Rings
Using
the jewelers 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.
Youth Jewelry Classes
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.)
Just
Polymer Clay Make your own handmade beads.
Just
Bead Stringing- Make a necklace or bracelet.
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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
619.384-5161 or email artdiva@bonaimo.com
The classes at the artists studio-
Studio Fourteen,
Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa
Park. (Above)
The Art Department in
North Park. (Above)
Summer Youth Program
at The Art Department (Above)
Jewelry Making is for
Everyone!
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