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Jewelry Classes in Winchester, Virginia
Where and When: Plan Bee & Beads  (540) 535-1122, scheduled upon request
To Register: Contact the store or email me
Teaching Fee: $30 for 2 hours

What to Bring to Class
The teaching fee does not include supplies or tools, so please purchase the following before class:
· all tools and supplies listed in the class description (see below)
· reading glasses or a magnifying glass if you may have trouble seeing bead holes
· notebook and pen so you can remember what you learn
 

Private Instruction
If you'd like to work at your own pace or learn a technique that is not a scheduled class, I can work with you one-on-one.  This is a great option for students who are short on time, can't make a public class, or want to customize their learning experience. 
To Register: Email me for availability and to discuss the location
Teaching fee: $30 per hour, minimum 2 hours.  For you and a friend (2 students) the teaching fee is $25/hour per student, and for groups of 4+ it is $15/hour per student.  The teaching fee does not include tools or supplies, so if you have any difficulty finding the materials needed, check out my Tool Catalog or email me.  I also offer Kits and Tutorials for independent study.

Bangle Bracelet Class
Level: Intermediate
Learn the basics of constructing a wire bangle bracelet and clasp à la Connie Fox. Class includes instruction on tube coiling and kuchi coil beads.

Caged Crystal Chain Class
Level: Advanced
Add Swarovski sparkle to a chain-maille technique of weaving jump rings together.

Materials: Caged crystal ring pack, 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers without teeth (or 1 chain-nose and 1 flat-nose), clasp, 2 strands of 5mm Swarovski crystal bicones, alligator clips, 2 soldered jump rings (included on S-clasps), twisted crimps (the $4.50 bag), beading wire (19 strand, .015" diameter), large paperclip.

Double Helix Bracelet Class
Level: Advanced
More wire links to add to your repertoire: Love Knot (Danish Knot), Easy Link, Double Helix, Triangle Spiral, Twisted-Wire Horseshoe, Infinity Link, and Seahorse Clasp.

Flat Snake Weave Class
Level: Intermediate
A variation of European 4-in-1, this chainmaille technique makes a wide, flat band for a watch or a bracelet.

Materials: Flat Snake Weave ring pack, 2 pairs of chain-nose pliers without teeth (or 1 chain-nose and 1 flat-nose), large paperclip.

Freeform Wire Cuff Class
Level: Intermediate
This bracelet is what you make of it!  You can go for a modern, geometric look (left) or use soft curves and spirals for a more organic look (right). Your design can also be embellished with beads.

Materials: 16ga wire (sterling, copper, or German), 22 or 24ga wire (dead soft sterling or copper), chain-nose pliers, notebook and pencil for designing. Optional: nylon-jaw pliers, beads, bracelet mandrel, nylon mallet. 

Puffy Heart Class
Level: Intermediate
Weave together Swarovski crystals to make this sparkly 3-dimensional pendant.

Materials: 73 (3 strands) 4mm Swarovski crystals, illusion cord, jewelry glue, no-bounce bead mat (or bring a hand towel).

Silk Knotting Class
Level: Intermediate
This multi-strand necklace features beads on silk cord held in place by knots and finished off professionally with cones.

Materials: 1 package Griffin silk cord, 2 narrow cones, 6" 20-gauge wire, clasp, 1-3 types of medium-sized beads. If you are using freshwater pearls, use cord size 5 or smaller.

 

Springy Links Bracelet Class
Level: Advanced
Links and dangles designed by Connie Fox and made by you!  We will make springy links to form the bracelet chain, then embellish with fancy headpins, D-coils, caged beads, and several kinds of spirals.

Materials: 18- and 20-gauge wire, all kinds of beads (make sure they fit on the wire), round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers without teeth, wire cutters, hammer & bench block.

 

Topsy Turvy Bracelet Class
Level: Intermediate
This class will help you learn wire techniques and incorporate them into link-style jewelry, including simple loops, wire-wrapped loops, jump rings, caged beads, spirals, swan clasps, and figure-8 links. This class puts the "work" in wirework, so if you haven't used wire before, you might want to check out the Link Bracelet or Springy Link Bracelet designed to help you learn the basics before tackling heavy-gauge wire.

Materials: 16-gauge dead-soft copper or sterling wire, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers without teeth, wire cutters, 4-5 large beads (lampwork is great), hammer & bench block. Optional: bead caps, large jump rings (8-10mm), flat-nose pliers or second set of chain-nose pliers. Large sterling jump rings can be purchased from me at class.

 

Viking Bezel Class
Level: Advanced (suggested prerequisite: Viking Weave)
Ever wonder what to do with stones without holes? This class uses the same technique as the Viking Weave to make a mesh bezel for a cabochon. 

Materials: 28 gauge soft sterling silver wire, 18-20 gauge soft sterling silver wire, cabochon (flat bead without a hole) round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, permanent marker.

Viking Weave Class
Level: Intermediate
This chain is constructed by weaving silver wire around a mandrel and is finished by pulling it through a draw plate and adding cones for a professional finish. The style is based on ancient Viking and Indian chain patterns and is perfect for making a cord for bracelets and necklaces. Please note: this is a technique class, so your project may not be finished in class.

Materials: 1 oz. 28-gauge soft sterling silver wire, 12 in. 20-gauge craft wire, ½" x 6" dowel rod, wire cutters, chain-nose pliers without teeth. 
Also needed for finishing off: hardwood draw plate, round-nose pliers, clasp, end caps/cones with ¼" opening, super glue or 20-gauge sterling wire.

 

Wire Crochet Class
Level: Intermediate
Learn how to make multi-strand necklaces using the most basic of crochet stitches and finish off professionally with cones.

Materials: 28 gauge wire, 2 cones, 6" of 20-gauge wire, clasp, extender chain (optional), medium- to large beads, 6-9mm crochet hook, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters.
 

Wire Links Class
Level: Advanced
This class includes more wirework techniques: freeform snake swirls, snail links, heart links (from Sharilyn Miller), tornado beads, and herringbone links (from Eni Oken) and discussion about oxidation.

Materials: dead-soft sterling wire (16, 20 & 24/26ga), large jump rings (8-10mm, 16 gauge), round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers without teeth, wire cutters, large beads (spherical or donut--not coin or flat--shape, lampwork is great), hammer & bench block. Optional: Twist 'n' Curl Wire winder.  Large sterling jump rings can be purchased from me at class.

Woven Crystal Bracelet Class
Level: Beginner
Lots of sparkle coming from these Swarovski florets!  This is a delicate and lightweight design that looks more difficult than it is.

Materials: 4mm Swarovski bicones (2 strands), 9-11 8mm round beads (Swarovski, Czech glass, pearls, etc), seed beads, illusion cord, clasp, 2 open jump rings, 2 clamshells, chain-nose pliers, scissors, jewelry glue, no-bounce bead mat (or bring a hand towel).