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Basic Wire Working Class: Description: This class will show you the technique of how to make earrings using a headpin; How to make a spiral pendant; and how to connect links to make a bracelet or necklace. We work on the loop and getting it straight. This technique is a great beginning level class and will get you going in the world of jewelry. Everything is included in the class fee: headpins, earring hooks, spacer beads, wire & glass beads. You get to pick out $15 worth of beads to make your finished jewelry with. (the $15 worth of beads is included in the class fee of $35) You will leave with a finished pair of earrings and a finished pendant. Open to all skill levels. $35 Ring Class: Description: This class will use argentium silver (the new tarnish resistant silver), to make wire worked rings. We will cover at least 2 ring styles using lampwork beads. A bonus style will also be taught that you can dangle beads from or use it to wrap crystals and smaller hole beads around. These rings are fun but can also look very chic depending on the beads you use. Open to all skill levels. $30 |
| Byzantine Bracelet Class.: Includes 100 sterling sliver jump rings, sterling silver toggle clasp, the wire, spacer beads and great instructions. Does Not include the beads, you can pick your own and then pay for them. $50 |
Here's what some past students have had to say....
Caitlyn:
Hi Nikki! I met you in Wilmington at David's hair studio. Just wanted to say thanks again for the quick
lesson and my beautiful ring. People grab my hand all the time and tell me how cool it is, everyone
loves it! I recently bought some tools, wire and beads from a shop downtown and I'm gonna get
practicing!
Cheryll:
I had such a good time in your class and since then, I've been very anxious to get started making
jewelry.
Pam:
I just wanted to stress the great time I had in both the ring & byzantine class. How refreshing to be in
the company of such friendly and mutually intrigued ladies, not to mention the superb instruction we
had. You know, not every artisan can "teach" their craft. I always lag behind everyone else in these
classes. But, true to the mark of a good teacher you not only exercised a lot of patience, you seem to
have a knack for sensing frustration and putting us at ease while conveying a "I can do this! " attitude.
Caron:
Nikki I took your class this weekend at delaware tech bead show i did the chain and i just wanted to
thank you. you are a terrific teacher. I am still working on the bracelet but its looking good and i am
so proud of it.. Thanks again