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Beaded “Butterfly” Bracelet with Magnetic ClaspJanuary 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Wirework Class By Merilou JenkinsMerilou has been a practicing artist and teacher for over 40 years as well as a professional craftsman and jewelry designer who has been selected as an “Illustrious Artist” in addition to being the recipient of numerous awards at art shows and national competitions. Her work has been featured in professional catalogs, magazines and on the covers of national publications. She has a B.A. in Art, an M.A. in Art History as well as a Juris Doctorate. She has been a practicing attorney in the state of California as well as a lifetime state credentialed secondary art teacher. She is heavily involved in teaching others how to create beautiful jewelry as well as continually improving her own craft. Her current emphasis is on creating fused glass specializing in unique and elegant jewelry pieces, many of which are encased in 14K gold fill and/or sterling silver wire. The constant theme of her work has always been attention to detail, good craftsmanship and dramatic, yet elegant, one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Her work can be found at several higher end shows throughout California, Arizona and Nevada. She has been an exhibiting artist at the Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair for the past 17 years and has taught wire work aboard a Celebrity cruise ship to Alaska. Both novice and skilled wire workers will benefit from techniques learned in one of Merilou’s classes.
Class Fee: $135.00 (no refunds after December 15, 2019)Skill Level: All
There are many different kinds of wire bracelets but this one is quite delicate looking and very attractive. You will be using square wire and adding 3mm beads of your choice (either14KGF or sterling silver). You will learn how to adjust the size for any size wrist. Learn about wire temper, gauges, and shapes as well as the proper tool to use. You will learn how to measure enough wire, how to straighten wire, how to attach a magnetic clasp and how to bind your bundle of wire. Inasmuch as all tools are provided during the workshop, all you need to bring is a willingness to learn! Class size is limited to 6 so register early!
The class fee includes four hours of instruction, your choice of 14KGF or sterling silver 3mm beads, sterling silver wire, sterling silver magnetic clasp, a jeweler’s polishing cloth, a fleece work surface, and a copy of her 12 page instruction book featuring complete instructions with color step by step photographs, all of which is yours to take home. She will also provide all tools for you to use in class so it is not necessary for you to bring anything.
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