Open House @ JoAnn of Rivergate
Drop by and meet all the instructors the dates for Open house
are listed in your JoAnn's Etc. monthly flyer.
are listed in your JoAnn's Etc. monthly flyer.
Instructors will be available for questions and to let you
look at the class project up close and personal between 1:00 - 3:00.
You can call the Rivergate Store for more info or sign up for any classes.
1655 Gallatin Pike N, Madison - (615) 870-0150
SPECIAL NOTE: Several changes have been made with our teachers
at JoAnn's. I am no longer teaching painting classes. We have a very
talented new art teacher, Jess. She has won awards for her painting
and we are very lucky to have her as our instructor. I will be specializing
in advanced jewelry classes from this point forward. We also have 2 new
jewelry instructors teaching basic jewelry, bead weaving and wire wrapping.
If you have any questions about our new instructors just give me a call at
the store on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. (615) 870-0150
SPECIAL NOTE: Several changes have been made with our teachers
at JoAnn's. I am no longer teaching painting classes. We have a very
talented new art teacher, Jess. She has won awards for her painting
and we are very lucky to have her as our instructor. I will be specializing
in advanced jewelry classes from this point forward. We also have 2 new
jewelry instructors teaching basic jewelry, bead weaving and wire wrapping.
If you have any questions about our new instructors just give me a call at
the store on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. (615) 870-0150
Classes for April 2012
April 7th - Jewelry - Knot and Twist Necklace
April 14th - Jewelry - Wire Workshop - Steam Punk necklace 9:30 - 1:00
Classes for May 2012
May 12th - Jewelry - Wire Weaving 9:30 - 12:30
Classes for June 2012
June 30th - Jewelry - Metal Bracelet 9:30 - 1:00
Coming in July - Aug - working with Resin - Exciting new project
Class Descriptions/Supply List and Examples
It is best to bring all your tools to each workshop/class.
Classes and Workshops outlines and supplies listed below
Steam Punk Necklace
Steam punk is really hot now so learn how to assemble this one of a kind jewelry
Working with found objects - Each person's necklace will be different.
Supplies: chain, clasp, 20 gauge wire, 24 gauge wire, findings, charms, beads. Broken jewelry works well to repurpose for these pieces. Use old retro broken brooches/earrings, watch parts, that pendant you've had for months and can't determine what to do with. It's up to you. You can also add some fiber to your piece if you like, such as any trim from the trim department (lace, beaded trim, funky leathers etc.)
Wire Weaving Sat May 12th
9:30 - 12:30
9:30 - 12:30
In this class you will learn:
- How to weave with wire
- Creating free form shapes
Supplies
20 gauge wire
24 gauge wire
5 head pins
Small beads to use as embellishments
(seed beads and small accent beads)
Chain ( long enough for necklace )
Clasp
Tools Needed
Wire cutters - large and small
Round nose pliers
Hammer and bench block
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Bail Making Pliers - any size
Ring Clamp or padded hand clamp
Metal Bracelet June 30th
9:30 - 1:00
In this class you will learn:
- How to cut flat metal
- Finishing edges on flat metal
- Punching holes in flat metal
- Texturizing metal
- Cold connections methods
Supplies
20 gauge sheet copper or brass
chain to match metal
24 or 26 gauge wire
Clasp
Tools Needed
Wire cutters - large and small
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers (2 needed for chain work)
Hammer and bench block
Metal shears or jewelry saw*
Metal can be supplied if needed
for $4 per student
If you would like your metal pre fired to add color please advise - no extra charge
*If you bring a saw you will need a bench pin.
