Learn all about wire! After taking this class you will know which kind of wire to choose for each project, what different tools are used for (such as pliers, cutters, jigs, benders, bench blocks, anvils, hammers, mandrels, pin vices and files), and how to make your own headpins, ear wires, S-clasps, hook and eye clasps, and crimp cord ends (for leather cord). Wrapped loops (gallery wrap) will be covered as well as how to make your own design components using pliers or jigs. No wire-wrapping experience necessary.

Sat 06/14 2 - 4 p.m.
Wed 07/23 5 - 7 p.m.
Wed 08/20 5 - 7 p.m.

These are so easy and fun, you'll want to make a ring for each of your friends.

Tue 06/17 6:30 - 8 pm
Tue 08/12 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Sat 08/16 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Learn the basics of earring construction and design. You will make 3 pairs of earrings while learning how to create a perfect gallery wrap, how to dangle a bead from a chain and how to attach a top-drilled(briolette) bead.

Wed 06/18 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wed 07/30 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wed 08/27 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Make your own hoop earrings from copper, silver, or gold wire; then, embellish them with beads. Next, branch out and make squares, triangles or any other shape you can create. Embellished or not, these will be the earrings you reach for time after time.

Thu 06/19 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn how to wrap a stone, shell, sea glass or other treasure to wear as a pendant.

Tue 06/24 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Learn now to make your own classic earwires as well as how to make a pair of modern contoured earwires that can be embellished simply or dramatically. You will make four (4) pairs of earrings in all.

Wed 07/02 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wed 08/06 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This solid, flexible chain is the perfect combination of density and airiness. Mary's easy techniques will help you put this chain together fast!

Mon 07/07 5 - 7 p.m.

The "corkscrew" back of these clever earrings guarantees that they will never fall out of your ears! The back is a spiral but the front is an elegantly simple beaded earring. Add to your earring repertoire with these fast and easy designs.

Thu 07/24 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn how to join metal using the cold connection technique called riveting.

Mon 07/28 5 - 7 p.m.

Whether it is called Idiot's Delight, Birdcage, King's Braid, or Byzantine Chain, this chain design is among the oldest in history. This beautiful, flexible, textured rope can be worn by men as well as women.

Mon 08/11 5 - 7 p.m.

This popular class gives you an opportunity to learn and practice the gallery wrap technique. You will learn to link beads together with wire, and then dangle more beads off the links. Depending on the choice of beads, the effect can be either playful or elegant, but it is always eye-catching.

Sat 08/16 12 Noon - 2 p.m

What a perfect introduction to making chain maille! These earrings have many variations and go together quickly!

Thu 08/21 5 - 7 p.m.

This elegant design is also known as the Four-In-One chain. When you wear it, you'll have a hard time convincing your friends that it really was a beginner class!

Sat 08/23 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.