Instructor:    Sue West

Date:           Tuesday April 18, 2023

Time:            10:00am to 1:00pm

Skill Level:  All Levels

Age Limit:  14 and Over

Maximum Class Size:  6

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Class Fee:  $75.00

 

Kit Fee:  Included in class fee    

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About Your Instructor:

Sue West credentials are impeccable. Sue has been teaching wire wrapping for 17 years and has been schooled at  William Holland. She has taught at many local galleries. We are so proud to have her teaching here at SAS by Design Studio.

 

NOTE:

Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry. ... Using sterling silver, copper, brass or even a combination of all three wires, you can begin to wrap, bend, loop the wire into decorative shape. With this process you can make beautiful earrings, pendants, bracelets and ring. The wonderful thing about Wire Wrapping is that with just a few pairs of pliers and some round, square or half round wire, you can begin creating unique pieces of wire-wrapped jewelry that you can give as gifts, keep for yourself or sell!

 

Class description: 

In this class Sue will teach you the art of wire wrapping using sterling silver and gold filled wire. The combination of the two wires results is stunning bracelet.   

  

You will Learn:   

You will learn to twist silver wire, creating a diamond effect which gives the bracelet a sparkle. The triangular effect is created by wrapping the bundles in the middle then bend the wires back against themselves creating the geometric design. You will learn to spread wire that will give this bracelet a unique band and the clasp is awesome, that alone is a work of art. You will also learn   the latest in wire wrapping skills, determine what wire is appropriate for each step, how to measure wire for appropriately sized bracelet, how to clean wire, twist wire, form closures (hook and eye), assemble wire to form a bracelet, forming using a bracelet mandrel, filing, and finishing. You will learn what tools to use, how to work with wire, size of wire to use and how to bend and shape the wire. You will learn to evenly and uniformly space gold filled wire and tighten your wrap, to keep the wire kink free, and how to keep your wire wrap straight, keep your wrap tight, and how to use wire to enhance your beautiful elegant bracelet.

 

Skills Covered:   

Twist wire, creating a diamond effect, create a triangular effect, wrap bundles of wire, create a geometric design, spread wire, create a unique band and the clasp, learn the latest in wire wrapping skills, determine what wire is appropriate for each step, how to measure wire for appropriately sized bracelet, how to clean wire, twist wire, form closures (hook and eye), assemble wire to form a bracelet, forming using a bracelet mandrel, filing, and finishing. You will learn what tools to use, how to work with wire, size of wire to use and how to bend and shape the wire. You will learn to evenly and uniformly space gold filled wire and tighten your wrap, to keep the wire kink free, and how to keep your wire wrap straight, keep your wrap tight, start and stop the wire, determine the right and wrong side of half round wire and how to use wire to enhance your unique and elegant bracelet.

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Kit to Include:

Everything needed to complete this project.

 

Skill Level: 

No experience necessary.

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Tools to Bring:  

None, You will use studio tools.

 

What to Wear:

Comfortable clothes. Apron, Latex gloves, safety glasses and mask will be provided if needed..

 

Where:

SAS by Design Studio

6170 Larkwood Ln 

Long Beach, MS 39560

 

Questions?:

Email:  sasbydesign@aol.com

Call:  228-864-9138

 

Please Note:

One seat per person per class.  Space is limited so please do not bring any guests or children with you to class.

Classes will start on time.

 

To Register:  Submit Payment

 

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds are provided if you cannot attend your scheduled class.  You may send someone in your place if you let us know to expect them.  We reserve the right to cancel a class at anytime.  If that happens, for any reason, you will receive a full refund.  In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the class or give a full refund.