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Learn to use jewelry pliers and cutters and basic wire wrapping techniques. Each class features a different project: earrings, bracelet and wrapped cabochon.
Introduction to Wire Wrapping
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Two 4-hour classes
Instructors: Pat
Brown and Ruth Rainey
Whether you are new to wire wrapping or just want to brush up on basic skills these two classes are an introduction to the types of wire, tools, and basic wire wrapping techniques.
Class 1: Learn to use round wire to make simple loops, wrapped loops, spirals, and ear wires. The project is a pair of earrings and handmade ear wires. This class is required before you can take Free Workshop classes that involve wire-wrapping.
Class 2: Learn to work with square and half-round wire and wrap a bundle. The project is a five-wire bracelet. This class is required before you can take Free Workshop classes that involve wrapped bundles (bracelets, wrapped cabs, etc.)
Pat Brown and Ruth Rainey will team teach these two classes. The class is limited to 8 students. Call Ruth at 678-414-4165 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule.
Two sets of shop tools are available for student use; all others must have their own tools.
Workshop fee: $10.00 per class. Please bring exact change or a check payable to CCGMS.
Class 1 Kit fee: $3 (copper) - fee paid to the instructor
Class 2 Kit fee: $5 (copper) - fee paid to the instructor
Students are welcome to bring their own wire but it must meet Instructor specifications.
All workshop classes are "Introductory" classes that allow members to try their hand at a particular lapidary or jewelry-making skill. Preference is given to members who have not taken the class before. Student's who wish to retake a class will be considered only after all first-time students are accommodated. All returning students require prior approval from the instructor. Once you find a lapidary or jewelry-making skill that you enjoy we encourage you to take classes from local artists, William Holland School of Lapidary Arts and/or Wildacres to further your skills.
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