This Course covers:

Use of Jewellery Making Tools and Materials
Choosing Beads to suit the project
Tigertail and Crimping
Closures/ Clasps
Earrings
Centred Loops
Memory Wire Techniques

All materials are available for purchase at the class. A basic Materials fee that covers all findings and stringing materials and use of class equipment is paid at the first class ($21.00) for base metal: or Approx $65 for Sterling Silver if required- the price of silver does fluctuate. Please notify before the first class if you will require the Sterling Silver components and these will be ordered in especially. These are usually only required by people who have allergies to base metals)

Wk One: Illusion Necklace

Wk Two: Tigertail Earrings & Wire Head Pin Earrings / Chain Earrings

Wk Three: Memory Wire Bracelet and Bling Bling Bracelet

Wk Four: Fly Away Necklace

This workshop will introduce the beginner to techniques and tools used to make beautiful beaded jewellery.

You will make a  necklace using the tigertail and crimp stringing method and learn the best ways to produce a neat, secure, finish with various clasps.

You may choose from a huge selection of beads in all colours and styles, from glass and crystal to freshwater pearls and semiprecious gemstone, horn, bone and wooden beads, which can all be purchased in class at extremely reasonable prices.

Tools will be available to use in class.

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Make a chunky beaded 'charm' style bacelet with magnificent glass beads, or gemstones if you wish, and be the envy of all who see it.

Base chain with toggle and all beads and findings available for purchase in class.

Tools provided.

One of the most popular classes, this necklace takes a little more skill than basic beginners, but a great second project to extend skills learned after making a 'tigertail necklace' which is typically the first project for 'beginners'

Every project will look totally individual with different sized beads, different colours and placements.

An exciting project which is sure to please.

All beads and supplies available to purchase at very reasonable prices at the class. Tools and mats provided for use in the class.

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Finally this much sought after course has been scheduled! As Winner of the Champion, first, second and third prizes for wire wrapping in the Canberra Show,  and subsequently winning the Standard of Excellence medal at the Sydeny Show and the Wirework Artist of the Year and Silver Artist of the Year (for wirework) from Beads etc Magazine, I have decided it is time to share these skills with other Canberrans!!!

Learn how to Wire Wrap a flat backed, undrilled 'Cabochon'. The technique is suitable for gemstone or dichroic glass cabochons etc. Learn how to make wire wrapped Bracelets and rings. Delve into woven wire techiques and coiling. Take your wirework to new heights!

This class is not for the beginner or the impatient beader.

You will need to have completed Wonderful Wirework or the equivilent to be accepted for this class.

Materials Supplied/ Extra.

8 Weeks- Tuesdays 6.45-9.45pm  (3 hour classes). Some projects will run over two weeks.

In this always popular class you will learn how to restring pearls or just create a wonderful knotted bead necklace or lariat. Pearls or any other beads may be chosen for this project.

The technique taught will ensure your pearls are knotted snuggley with the minimum of effort for a really professional finish. The same technique can be applied to many finishing jobs in other jewellery making projects. It is a really useful technique to master.

We will string your beads on silk thread in class with your choice of beads from chunky shell to delicate pearls or crystal beads and beyond.

All materials and tools available for purchase at the class,

Tools provided or bring a pair of very fine pointy tweezers of your own.

PMC is a type of Pure Silver Clay. It can be made into any shape just like clay used in ceramics. The water and binders are burnt off in firing to leave 99.99% pure silver (gold also available). Make your own original fine silver jewellery.

We will be producing a beautiful 99.99% Fine Silver Pendant in the fascinating introductory workshop, and some pure Silver filigree beads to add to your next beading project, and/or a hollow form pendant. The clay may be kiln fired, but needs no more than a kitchen or camp gas stove for firing. Financial outlay to begin this facinating craft is minimal.

If you have ever played with playdough or plasticine, and who hasn't, you can create with Precious Metal Clay.

You will be taught by a Level 11 Certified PMC Artisan who also has Teaching and Visual Arts qualifications, and was named Australian Metal Clay Artist of the Year 2007 by Beads etc. Magazine.

The emphasis will be on producing well finished pieces with an understanding of the processes at all stages. Only max. 6 students to a class with personalised attention guaranteed, in a friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere. 

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We are now offering 4 consecutive classes in Metal Clay , 2 weeks per class over 8 weeks. Sign up for all 8 and recieve a 13% discount on class fees. Materials extra.

Weeks One and Two: Introduction ot PMC: Projects include a Simple Coil Heart Pendant, Embossed Pendant using lump clay and the final items using Sheet Clay. Approx. price for clay $60

The use of tools, firing and tumbling (polishing) included.   $84 plus clay

Working over two week gives time to carefully finish each piece and time for drying before firing. There may also be time to have your silver tumbled after firing to bring out it's maximum shine, or pieces can be tumbled later -no charge (you may like to take them home to show off first!) There will also be a demonstration of using Liver of Sulphur to achieve a range of coloured Patinas on your silver.

Weeks Three and Four. You must have completed an Introduction to PMC workshop before attempting these workshops. Ring making with a number of option for stone setting in PMC 3,  and Syringe work (or sheet clay for those who did the old beginner's class). There will also be a demonstration of making organic replicas from paste.  You will use lump clay and syringe clay. Aprrox price for clay $70.00

The use of tools, firing and tumbling (polishing) included.

Weeks Five and Six. Keum Boo and Enamel. Take your skills to new levels with these surface decoration techniques. Keum Boo is the Korean art of adding Gold leaf and Enamels will add a new dimension to your work with colour, Dry construction Techniques will also be covered. Materials approx $60.

Weeks Seven and Eight: Dichroic Glass and Bezel Settings. These classes will cover making Glass Cabochons and setting Glass Cabochons in Metal Clay, as well as making a Silver wire bezel to set Gemstones which are not able to be fired with the clay. Approx price of materials $70

Extra materials and tools available to purchase to do work at home. All work can be fired on a gas kitchen stove or camp stove.