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Wire Working: Wrapped Briolette Earrings or Necklace

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Feb
11
11:00 am
Mar
28
6:30 pm

Wire Working: Briolette Wrapped Earrings or Necklace Class

In this class, you can make a beautiful pair of earrings or necklace using an intermediate wire-wrapping and briolette wrapping techniques. We will discuss types of wire, wire gauge and key tools (round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, cutters and nylon pliers).

We will review design concepts and learn to work with wire, chain, briolettes and beads to make a stunning piece.

The use of tools and hand-outs are included in the class fee. Materials are additional and selections will be made during class time. 10% off all purchases made on the date of the class.

Prerequisite: Beginner Basic’s or Earring Basics is ideal

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
Intermediate, Ages 16+
Materials:
Not included

$40.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Bottle Cap Jewelry

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Jan
25
6:30 pm

Bottle Cap Jewelry Class

Create one of kind pins, magnets, rings, earrings or pendants using recycled bottle caps, papers, magazines, photos and found objects. You will learn how to cure your piece to prevent distortion as well as how to prepare a non-toxic jeweler’s resin to preserve your piece. A number of techniques and tips will be covered.

Bottle caps and resin are provided. Students are welcome to bring additional materials including papers and found objects. These can also be purchased at Abeille at a 10% discount along with any findings to transform your bottle caps into pins, rings, pendants, cuff links or earrings.

Please note that resin needs 24 hours to cure so it’s best to leave your materials over night to dry.

Duration:
2 hours
Level:
All levels
Materials:
Included

$30.00

$40.00

You save $10.00 (25%)!

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Bridal Jewelry

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Lots of brides …

Rosie has joined us for the past few weeks working on her bridesmaids’s jewelry (pictured below). She wrapped them up with just two weeks to go. Best wishes to Rosey and Tony – June 18th!

Some other bridal designs:

Wire Working Series

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Mar
21
6:30 pm
Mar
28
6:30 pm
Apr
4
6:30 pm
Apr
11
6:30 pm
Apr
18
6:30 pm
Apr
25
6:30 pm

Wire Working Series

Wire is very versatile and can help you create fabulous handcrafted jewelry. Learn all about the tools, materials, and techniques needed to turn wire, beads and ordinary objects into finished pieces. Each week you’ll learn a new wire technique such as stringing and crimping, working with chains, eye pins, and clasps, shaping wire, creating earrings and other adornments.

The first class will focus on our Beginner Basics techniques and the second session, we’ll focus on wire wrapping then move on to briolette, 3rd is Wire Wrapped Rings, in the fourth class you will learn how to hammer and a new way of wrapping with Hammered Hoop Earrings. Week 5: Make Your Own Findings including eyepins, ear wires, clasps and then we will see where this wonderful journey takes us next.

Duration:
6 sessions, 2 hours each
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Practice Materials Included

$120.00

$240.00

You save $120.00 (50%)!

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Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

Earring Basics

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Dec ’09
12
3:00 pm

Earring Basics Class

This class will focus on the simple loop technique which is the foundation for earrings. We will also cover earring design, material selection, tools and assembly. All are key parts in making beautiful earrings.

Students will complete a minimum of one pair of earrings and as many as time allows.

Make a day of it! Feel free to move from our classroom to our craft table where you can use our tools and put your skills to the test for the remainder of the day. Snacks and beverages are welcome.

Duration:
45 minutes
Level:
Beginner
Materials:
Included

$15.00

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Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.