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Make Your Own Ear Wires
$72.00Date and Time: 04/14/2024 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wire work experience.
Use commons household objects to make templates for three different styles of ear wires in copper. Then chose one to make one again with Argentium sterling wire. You’ll be able to custom make ear wires to match the materials used in your other handmade jewelry.
Making Textures in Metal Clay
$105.00Date and Time: 09/23/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This techniques class will leave you with samples of BronzClay with varied textures made from embedding objects into the clay. Bring sticks, wood, wings, leaves, buttons or any other objects with an intriguing texture. Some will be provided in class. Samples will be fired and tumbled the next day, so students will have to come back to pick up their pieces.
Note: Take Making Textures in Metal Clay and Textured Metal Clay Earrings October 14 for double rewards points.
Marilyn Moore Wire Twining Class–details TBA
Date and Time: 02/18/2018 from -
Capacity:
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites:
Save this date for Marilyn Moore’s every other month class in our Bead Lab. Details will be announced soon.
Masking in Glass–Next Steps in Lampworking
$105.00Date and Time: 03/28/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Intro to Lampworking or equivalent skills.
Learn to “mask” with glass. This is a process where you layer glass in a way to create more intricate design elements. A great intermediate hot glass class.
Metal Bezels–only 2 seats left!
$98.00Date and Time: 11/19/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: simple soldering, see Soldering Sampler class earlier on November 19.
Use your soldering skills to make a bezel around a stone cabochon. Participants will make a simple pendant as a vehicle for learning metal bezeling skills. Students will be using a butane torch, so please wear natural fiber clothing.
Take both Soldering Sampler and Metal Bezels for double rewards points.
Metal Chain Making and “S” Hook
$105.00Date and Time: 06/24/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: Soldering skills--see Soldering Sampler on June 10.
Learn to form, cut, and close your own jump rings that are consistent in size and shape. Then use your soldering skills to make them into a chain. You will also learn to make an “S” hook clasp for your chain.
Metal Working 201: Earrings in Motion
$128.00Date and Time: 04/14/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: Basic soldering skills--see Simple Soldering on April 7.
Move your metal working skills to the next level by using a variety of techniques to make a pair of earrings. Learn how to create movement and depth by linking and layering elements. Explore a variety of cold connections and advanced soldering techniques, as well as making ear wires in sterling silver! Learn how to work in multiples to make the most of your creative time and increase your results.
Mini Pine Basket–only 1 seat left!
$138.00Date and Time: 08/18/2024 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 7
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This little jewel of a basket incorporates a coiled beginning and chain and wheat stitches, all held together with artificial sinew. Explore shaping with the coiled technique to produce the perfect basket to hold your favorite earrings or rings. To finish the basket, make a lid that fits perfectly and features a bead of your choice on top.
Twined Wire Crescent Earrings or Pendant
$168.00Date and Time: 04/23/2023 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This project involves twining with fine wire, and learning to blend color and shape the two separate pieces so that they form this one beautiful pendant. Or keep them separate for a pair of earrings. As an added embellishment, attach beads for a touch of elegance. Project designed and taught by Marilyn Moore.
New 2-Part Class: Metal Clay Pendant—Before and After Firing
$118.00Date and Time: 01/28/2018 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In part one, manipulate BronzClay into a pendant using a variety of techniques: rolling, pushing, carving, and using slip to create texture. Pieces will be fired and tumbled. In part two, use multiple metal working techniques such as filing, drilling, and soldering, to finish your pendant.
Cascade Earrings
$98.00Date and Time: 06/08/2024 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call 319 338-1566 for a private tutorial.
This class will hone your wrapped loop skills. Use a spectrum of colors to connect Swarovski crystals to chain to create a set of cascading earrings. Emphasis will be placed on good wire work skills. One earring will be made in class. Kit materials will allow you to make the second on your own. These earrings retail for over $150.
New Class! Beaded Cocktail Ring
$58.00Date and Time: 11/11/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
Use two-holed pyramid and super duos along with round seed beads to construct an elegant cocktail ring. This ring is built to suit, so if you are making this for someone else, be sure to bring their ring size. Many beaded rings are made with elastic–this ring is not.
New Class! Beaded Headband
$48.00Date and Time: 07/22/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use Toho seed beads and daisy chain to make a contemporary headband.
New Class! Bezeled Stone and Silver Ring
$108.00Date and Time: 03/05/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Holland Houdek
Prerequisites: Soldering skills, see Soldering Sampler on Sunday, Feb. 26.
Take your soldering skills to the next level. Size a ring band and connect a bezeled stone to it of your own creation. Be ready to use and expand your metal working skills.
New Class! BRONZclay™ Pendant
$98.00Date and Time: 11/05/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kelly Kinser
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use BRONZclay™ to create a pendant with a lot of texture and dimension. No previous experience necessary. Students’ work will be fired and tumble polished. Work can be picked up the following week.
Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking through Kirkwood Community College–only one seat left!
Date and Time: 08/23/2024 from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience necessary.
This class will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes. Safety and appropriate equipment handling are emphasized. Your beads will need to stay in a kiln overnight to be annealed.
NOTE: Participants must be at least 15 years old.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
kirkwood.edu On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$45 instructor fee/$80 materials fee.