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Twists n’ Turns Sterling Silver EarringsJanuary 17, 9:00am - 1:30pm (ALREADY PAST) Class By Despina “Espie” BuoncristianiDespina Buoncristiani, aka “Espie” has been intrigued with jewelry making since she was a teenager, taking apart old necklaces and creating new pieces with the vintage beads that were harvested. As an adult, with her graphic design background, it seemed a natural progression for her to revisit her creative past, now utilizing her design skills to create unique jewelry pieces. Despina’s early creations were mostly beaded projects, which she sold during trunk shows at Nordstrom. For the past few years Despina has been working with Metal Clay. She received her Art Clay Silver Level I Instructor Certification in September of 2013 and her Senior Instructor Certification in June of 2014. She has been teaching Metal Clay along with a variety of other jewelry making techniques at local bead shops and shows for the past 8 years. Today Despina enjoys mixing her skills in Metal Clay along with her old school metalsmithing techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. ln the pursuit of advancing her skills, she continues to educate herself, learning new techniques which in turn she shares with her students. You can see what Despina has been up to lately by following her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DespinaBuoncristianiJewelry and/or Instagram at DespinaBdotcom.
Class Fee: $150.00Skill Level: Beginner
Learn how to add interest to a plain pair of Sterling Silver disks by texturing and then creating accents from
Sterling Silver wire and sheet, which you will manipulate then arrange and solder onto your disks, while also
using the techniques of tinning and sweat soldering. Pieces will be brushed and then patinated if desired.
You will finish your earrings off by creating a pair of Sterling Silver earwires. You will be creating one (1) pair
of earrings. The design possibilities for your earrings are endless! All tools are provided for the class...nothing to bring but yourself!
If you have any concerns about your experience level, please call or email Despina to discuss (626-963-8541
or email Despina at despina@despinab.com).
Class Fee includes use of tools, consumables, Sterling Silver materials, Silver solder.
Class size is limited to 6 students...register early to secure your spot!
To register and pay for this class please call 626-963-8541 or email Despina at despina@despinab.com.
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