Cheryl Weatherford
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New Class! Wire Wrapped Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 01/15/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use wire to create a hammered shape and wind wire around this armature for an organic design. Students will use household items for tools to make their shape and handmade ear wires.
New Class! Woven Cuff with Middle Stone–this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 03/12/2023 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Students will use two gauges of copper wire and flame stitch to create a beautiful woven cuff. Use a natural gemstone cabochon to set in the middle of your piece.
Please call 319 338-1566 to get on a waiting list. When we have two people on the list, we will schedule another session.
Pride Point Pendant
$68.00Date and Time: 06/05/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Wrap a double terminated glass point with wire. Learn to embellish it. Add a bail. Wear your new pendant with Pride.
Square Woven Copper Wire Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 05/07/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn a 5-loop braid using copper wire to create this classic 2 strand cuff. Participants will be using their fingers and minimal materials to make this substantial piece.
RBG Collar Earrings
$80.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These earrings are in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An icon in her lifetime, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, feminist, activist, attorney, weight lifter, and wife. This design is made and can be worn to show deep admiration for her commitment and actions towards equity and justice.
Glass beads are woven around sterling wire. The nickel-free pewter scales of justice charm hangs in the front. The ear wires are sterling. Made by Cheryl Weatherford.
Bojangles Bracelet
$88.00Date and Time: 04/03/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop skill.
Make a wire bracelet using sterling and copper wire and a variety of beads, including Swarovski crystal, stone, and Czech pressed glass. This project is not for those who love perfect symmetry. The end product is asymmetrical, fun, and beautiful–and different, every time you make one!
Wire Caged Point
$72.00Date and Time: 05/08/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wirework experience.
Take your wirework skills to the next level by using wire to create a woven cage and bail onto a double terminated or top-drilled stone. Various widths of copper wire will be used to create depth and texture.
Cobra Bracelet
$72.00Date and Time: 06/06/2021 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use softened hemp and a basic macramé knot to make a smart bracelet. Embellish with large-hole beads as you knot. Learn to make a lovely loop to go over a unique button closure.
Wire Wrapping Stones 2.0
$72.00Date and Time: 11/13/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Pre-requisite: ability to make a wrapped loop. See: Make 3 Pairs of Earrings November 4th, Wire Herringbone with Stone November 7th
This is a “next steps” class in wire wrapping stones. Use wire to capture a stone using different shapes of wire. Participants will learn to coil and weave wires together for layers of embellishment.
Tree of Life Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 04/02/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use copper wire and gemstone chips to create a pair of earrings with a tree of life motif. This project will be slightly different each time you do it. Great gift item for friends and family.
Coiling a Cabochon
$98.00Date and Time: 08/07/2022 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
This intricate-looking project is great for wire weaving beginners and focuses on the coiled wire decoration that sits along the edge of a gemstone cabochon. Students will get a fundamental understanding of weaving with decorative bands, create a double spiral and learn how to use household tools to make the wire weaving process easier. A multi-speed drill demonstration will be provided during class on how to pre-coil wire for future projects.
RBG Collar Earrings
$78.00Date and Time: 09/11/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 5
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15,1933- Sept. 18,2020) was nominated by President Clinton in 1993 to become a Justice of the United States of America’s Supreme Court. This project is in honor of RBG’s commitment to gender equity by creating a mini version of her iconic collars. Participants will form a metal armature around which the beaded collar will be created using brick stitch, netting, and picots. Then add a scales of justice charm to complete the project.
Punani Pendant
$72.00Date and Time: 04/04/2021 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use different gauges of wire and Toho seed beads to create your own Punani pendant. Participants will learn herringbone weave in wire. Add beads to mimic the style of French beaded flowers and a chance to play with color for your own Punani representation.
Grecian Earrings
$72.00Date and Time: 12/04/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wireworking experience.
In this class students will hammer, spiral and learn two complimentary weaves. This will be a great way to increase your wire working skills. The project includes natural gemstone beads and copper wire.
Wire Wrapping Stones: an Introduction
$68.00Date and Time: 07/10/2022 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn the basics of wire wrapping stones. Students will practice with copper wire to form a plan for a semi-precious stone, then move to sterling wire for the final project.
Netted Cabochon Pendant–only one seat left!
$78.00Date and Time: 02/05/2023 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop. Call for a private tutorial.
Looks are deceiving in this design, it’s a great project for beginners getting curious about wire work. The kit for the Netted Cabochon class includes; copper wire, hematite beads and a natural gemstone cabochon to create an intricate-looking pendant.