▪ Wire & Metal Jewelry Classes ▪
It's a privilege for me to share the art of jewelry making with other like-minded enthusiasts. Whether teaching wire or metal jewelry classes at various venues or doing private lessons, it gives me great joy to witness the smile on a someone's face when they've created their first piece of wire or metal art jewelry.
To witness the evolution of someone's jewelry making skills reminds me of my own growth in this artistic medium. When looking back at photos of my own early wire jewelry creations, I can easily see the progression to where I am today. I like thinking "outside the box" and enjoy helping others learn to rely on their own imagination and creativity and, ultimately, seeing their jewelry begin to reflect their own unique styles.
Have you ever taken a jewelry making class and you can't wait to get home to put your newly learned skills to work? Then....as you stare at that mess of wire and beads, you don't have the foggiest idea what to do with it! Well...to help you survive "information overload" every student in my classes takes home a clearly written step-by-step instructional tutorial with photos of the projects that we did in class. This helps to jog your memory and enables you to confidently recreate the project at a later date. Many of my class participants tell me this is an invaluable and much appreciated tool!
I currently teach wire and metal jewelry as a staff instructor at the Dunedin Fine Art Center in Dunedin, the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, and other fine locations along Florida's West Coast. To see what some of my students have created take a look at my student gallery. Then check out the class descriptions below. I'd love to see you at one — or all — of them!
Class Schedule
Classes
Basic Wire Jewelry Techniques I
Learn the tools and techniques necessary to create your own beautiful wire jewelry.
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Basic Wire Jewelry Techniques II
Take your wire jewelry skills to the next level with more fun and educational tips and techniques.
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Intermediate/Advanced Wire Work
Hone your wire jewelry making skills and add new tools to your wire jewelry arsenal in this intermediate/advanced wire work class.
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Wire Jewelry Fast Start
Rapidly learn the fundamentals of creating beautiful wire jewelry in this exciting and fast-paced two day wire jewelry workshop.
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Metalworks
Learn the basics in metal jewelry fabrication in this fun 6 week metalworks class.
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Workshops
Bezel-Set Pendants
Learn how to measure, cut and solder a bezel and then set a stone into it in this fun bezel-set pendants workshop.
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Concentric Circles
Have fun transforming ordinary disks into contemporary, stunning jewelry in this fun jewelry making workshop.
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Relic –Mixed Metal Bracelet
Create a chic mixed metal bracelet using a variety of basic metalsmithing techniques in this fun jewelry making workshop.
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Fold-Formed Cuff
Turn copper, silver or brass sheet metal into beautiful wearable art in this fun fold-formed cuff workshop.
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Metal Garden Bracelet
Learn to create a unique mixed metal bracelet using a combination of soldering and cold connection techniques in this half-day jewelry workshop.
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Riveting Pendants
Design and create your own cool pendants using a variety of metal working techniques in this fun jewelry workshop.
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Industrial Metals
Learn to create a unique cuff bracelet in this fun, industrial themed mixed metal jewelry workshop.
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Aegean Cuff Bracelet
Make your own beautiful cuff style bracelet reminiscent of an ancient Greek relic in this fun jewelry workshop.
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Wire Collage Pendant
Twist, coil and manipulate wire as you create a beautiful wire collage pendant in this fun half-day workshop.
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Fold-Forming Basics
Have fun forming, folding and unfolding sheet metal to create beautiful metal art jewelry in this fold forming basics workshop.
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Charmed!
Stamp, texture, coil and twist a delightfully musical charm bracelet in this oh-so-fun half-day workshop.
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Soldering Basics
Add new dimensions and possibilities to your jewelry-making repertoire in this fun 6-hour soldering basics workshop.
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Romancing the Bead
Learn how to weave, coil and wrap wire to show off your exquisite focal beads, turning them into beautiful wearable art in this unique and fun workshop.
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Funky Wire Necklace!
Twist, coil and manipulate wire, add your favorite beads and you've created a funky wire necklace in this unique workshop.
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Interchangeable Topper Bangle
‘Click’ and Switch! Learn to create a bangle with many looks, simply by quickly swapping out the tops (or bottoms). This bracelet is the ultimate in versatility!
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Crazy Coil Link Bracelet
Unlock the mystery of this fun coil wire link while making a beautiful piece of wearable art!
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Let's Get Wild!
You'll employ a variety of metalworking skills in creating a wild safari-themed bracelet in this fun half day workshop.
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The Art of the Patina
Learn all about the patina and how to add an oxidized finish to your silver, copper, brass or bronze jewelry.
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The Egyptian Coil
Uncover the secret of making this complicated looking yet amazingly simple link.
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Copper Bangle with Coiled Wire Focal
Learn the techniques to make a fabulous copper bangle bracelet with a coiled wire focal!
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Freeform Silver Bangle with Hammered Wire Focal
Twist, shape and hammer Sterling silver wire to create this fun freeform style bangle.
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Endless Earrings
Learn to create a variety of beautiful earrings for any occasion.
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Scrumptious Scarf Pins
Have fun as you learn to make terrific wire pins and brooches.
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The Art of Hammering
What are all those different hammers for? Learn the tricks for using a variety of hammers to apply beautiful textures to your wire jewelry.
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Cold Connections
Add a new dimension to your jewelry designs by learning to cap and core lampwork beads, make your own handmade bead caps and other cold connections.
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