Classes
Check back often as we add new classes regularly. Students must register and pay in advance. You can register here online, in the store, or over the phone at 352-379-1272. Any cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to class time for a refund. All classes include up to $10 worth of supplies, unless otherwise stated in the class description.
Swirling Beaded Cabachon (5-27-13)
Monday, May 27th at 6pm
Select a cabochon to wrap with thick gauge wires and a delicate selection of beads. Use sterling, gold fill, copper or brass wire and a stone of your choice. Familiarize yourself with techniques working with both thick and thin gauge wires and creating a totally unique and striking pendant wrap.
Taught by Holly Merton
Celtic Knot Wire Earrings (5-29-13)
Wednesday, May 29th at 6pm
Learn to manipulate wire into a wonderful Celtic knot form! Get some great experience with forging techniques creating both the knot and the dangle. Work with a bench block, chasing hammer, bailing pliers and the wire of your choice to make a creative Celtic piece.
Taught by Holly Merton
BEADED CHAIN LINK NECKLACE (5-30-13)
Thursday, May 30th – 6pm
Learn how to connect beads to chain securely using the loop and wrap method. This technique looks great long or short, fine or chunky – the possibilities are endless! A great beginner class.
Class fee includes up to $10 for materials.
Taught by Rhonda Bergman.
Riveted Steampunk Gear Cuff (6-3-13)
Monday, June 3 at 6pm
Explore riveting in this creative new steampunk inspired class! Using metal gear blanks and watch faces, create a cuff of overlapping pieces that will be riveted together. Use a mixture of pliers and mandrels to shape the cuff and add a clasp. Voila! A unique and imaginative industrial bracelet that will leave you making perfect rivets!
Taught by Holly Merton.
SQUARE WIRE RING (6-4-13)
Tues., June 4th, 6pm
intermediate
You will be working with square wire to sculpt a ring and embellish it with beads. This is a lovely, classic ring band design with many variations to the theme.
Class fee includes up to $10 for materials.
Taught by Trude Spillane.
WIRE WRAPPED CRYSTAL PENDANT (6-5-13)
Wednesday, June 5th, 6pm
In this class we will explore some techniques used in wire wrapping crystals points and tumbled, odd shaped stones. Bring your own special crystals or choose from ours and go home wearing your lovely pendant.
Class fee includes up to $10 for materials.
Taught by Robyn Brimley.
BASIC EARRING (6-6-13)
Thursday, June 6th, 6pm.
Learn the basics of earring design using headpins, wire and beads. Create several pairs of lovely and unique earrings. Beginner
Class fee includes up to $10 worth of supplies.
Taught by Avalon staff.
KUMIHIMO BEADED BRACELET (6-8-13)
Saturday, June 8th, 6pm
beginner/intermediate
Learn not only this Japanese form of braiding cord, but learn to do it with beads! With seed beads and cord, we will create a bracelet on the kumihimo disc. Attach cones and clasp, and you’ll leave with a fun spiraling beaded and braided bracelet!
Class fee includes a Kumihimo board, beads and cord. Findings are extra.
Taught by Rhonda Bergman.
ETCHING AND EMBOSSING (6-10-13)
Monday, June 10th, 6pm.
All Levels
Explore etching and embossing! Both these techniques enable you to create raised designs on your copper or brass metals. Etching uses chemicals to achieve the raised effect whereas embossing is a fun and quick way of adding both texture and color! You’ll make TWO pieces in this class, either pendants or earrings. Your choice! Come have fun learning two totally different techniques that add a very personal touch to your jewelry. Plus, all the materials used are things anyone could easily set up in their own kitchen or craft room.
All supplies included.
Taught by Holly Merton.
KNOTTING GEMS AND PEARLS (6-13-13)
Thursday, June 13th – 6pm.
Intermediate
Learn the fine art of knotting between pearls or gemstones for a beautiful, professional necklace.
Class fee includes up to $10 for materials.
Taught by Rhonda Bergman.
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