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Ethnic Necklace Using Elements of Jewelry DesignJanuary 13, 2:00pm - 6:00pm (ALREADY PAST)Beadwork 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: $145.00 Which includes $85.00 class fee as well as a $60.00 materials fee (no refunds after December 15, 2023)Skill Level: Beginner
No experience required! This is a basic class. You will learn about the elements of design
including, but not limited to, line, space and color, as well as the principles of design such as
unity, balance and contrast. You will learn how to use crimps and crimp covers as well as how to
create a multi-strand necklace. We will then apply these elements and principles to creating an
ethnic necklace.
The class fee includes all the materials necessary to create your necklace such as beading wire,
gold (natural) coral, African beads, a focal pendant, miscellaneous beads and findings and a copy
of my 12 page instruction book featuring complete instructions with color step by step
photographs, all of which is yours to take home.
All tools will be provided for you to use in class. Class size is limited to 6 so register early!
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