Workshop – Beginner Wire Art Jewelry

Thursday, September 21, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Instructor: Jan Jowers-Stephens

Class Size Limited—6 Students

NOTE: This workshop is being held at Jan Stephens’ Studio (rather than at the SoBo location). Map is below. Be aware that the studio is on the second floor of Jan’s home and does not allow wheelchair access.

Learn the basics of beautiful wire art jewelry through a variety of beginning wire wrap techniques from Master Wire Jewelry Artist, Jan Jowers-Stephens. This workshop will include a sampler of projects and wire wrapping styles that may include (1) traditional wire wrap, (2) jig work, (3) coiling, (4) texturizing metal, and (5) wire sculpture. Students will create jewelry from a selection of unique pendants, bracelets, earrings, and rings using a variety of wire shapes, sizes and metals, beautiful beads and gemstones. This workshop has no wire wrapping or jewelry making prerequisites.

KIT COST: $30 per student. The instructor will bring kits that you will need to purchase directly from her on the day of the workshop.Your kit will include the materials for all the projects. The kit cost will cover the cost of all supplies for the workshop projects, including specific materials such as wire, cabochons, beads, findings and consumables, use of all tools and workshop handouts. Each student will make 2-3 pieces of beautiful wire jewelry in the 3 hour workshop.

If you have your own jewelry tools you are welcome to bring them. Students will need to use glasses or other vision magnification so they can see fine detail. Additional materials and tools can be purchased at fair market prices at the end of class for completing additional projects at home.

Members $75 • Non-members $95