Workshop List

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
**Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description :
If you have always been curious to try this fascinating medium, this class is for you!
You will make either a pendant or a pair of dangle earrings of your own design, then learn to torch-fire your piece so that you can continue your metal clay journey at home: no kiln required!

Inspired by the iconic earrings worn by Rebecca in Ted Lasso, this workshop blends contemporary design with artisan techniques to create a pair of striking, modern friction tube earrings. These aren’t just statement earrings—they’re conversation starters.

In this hands-on class, students will begin by designing and forming their own fine silver metal clay elements to feature on the front and back of each earring. Once fired, you'll dive into precision fabrication techniques: filing, and bending sterling silver tubing using a pliers and miter vise, and learning how to solder the tube cleanly and securely to your fired clay components. From there, you'll fit and solder the 20g sterling wire, bend it into shape, and finish with polishing and optional patina.

What You'll Learn:

How to design and create fine silver components with metal clay

Tube filing, and bending techniques using .925 tubing

Soldering on metal clay

Techniques for friction-fit wire fabrication and shaping

Finishing, polishing, and patination for a modern, professional look

How to achieve balance, symmetry, and visual impact in wearable sculpture


Why Take This Class:
This is more than just a jewelry project—it's a deep dive into mixed media techniques that combine fine silver artistry with precision metalwork. You'll leave with a unique, high-impact pair of earrings and a versatile new skill set that bridges the gap between metal clay and traditional silversmithing. If you’re ready to take your jewelry to the next level, this class is for you.

Kit: Each student will receive Project X .999 15 grams, .925 tube and .925 wire. Kit fee is included in the registration price!

Description:
The project uses a linear scrolled focal and repeated fleur de lys shapes that make reference to France. The pink & blue color way which I call 'Macaroon', reminded me of the movie Marie Antoinette with all her dreamy candy-colored dresses. In fact, Italian costumier Milena Canonero's palette was inspired by a box of colorful macarons given to her by Director Sofia Coppola. Inspiration comes in all guises, I hope you will be inspired to create with beads.

Explore sculptural form and surface color in this hands-on metal clay bracelet workshop with instructor Tammy Honaman. You’ll create a fine silver focal component using metal clay techniques, then bring your design to life with rich color using artist-quality colored pencils and resin for a polished, protected finish.

During the workshop Tammy also covers how to create the complementary beaded bracelet section, giving you a fully wearable piece that blends metalwork, color, and texture. From clean designs to more intricate embellishments, you’ll leave with a finished bracelet that reflects your personal style.

Skills You'll Learn:

Rolling, shaping, and refining metal clay for a bracelet focal

Adding optional textures and low-relief elements

Firing and preparing your piece for color application

Applying colored pencil and sealing with resin

Designing and stringing the beaded bracelet section

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
***Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Create your own stunning Tree of Life in this hands-on wire-wrapping workshop, perfect for crafters of all levels. Learn essential techniques to shape intricate branches, incorporate gemstones or beads, and complete a meaningful piece of wearable art. By the end of the session, you'll have a beautiful Tree of Life that symbolizes growth, strength, and creativity.

Free workshop!

Precision is key. In this class, you'll learn the art of creating a perfectly soldered ring, combining traditional techniques with a modern twist. You'll begin by crafting a ring band from low dome sterling silver wire, ensuring a perfect fit. Once the band is formed, you'll learn to expertly solder a pre-made metal clay component to it, creating a unique and beautiful piece.

In this three-hour class, you will:

Learn to accurately measure and size a ring band.

Master sawing and filing techniques for clean metalwork.

Form a ring band from sterling silver wire.

Prepare and solder metal components together securely.

Use pickling solutions to clean metal.

Polish metal to a professional shine.

Apply patinas to add depth and character.

Why take this class? Because you deserve to create jewelry that is both beautiful and built to last. This class provides personalized attention, ensuring you gain a solid foundation in essential jewelry-making skills.

This class is perfect for beginners eager to learn the fundamentals of ring construction and soldering.


IMPORTANT INFO:

Kit: 4" 8g low dome .925 wire, handmade .999 silver component (make a choice in comments during checkout see images for selection) Kit fee is included with registration!

Description Black Birds Singing in the Dead of Night: The project is named after a Paul McCartney song. The project features an interesting thought provoking picture cab, a two-color vintage crystal cabochon, several art deco motifs, interesting transitions, simple fringe & draping, and barbed wire accents. The rather narrow color palette will wear as a neutral.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description:
Celebrate summer. Get in the mood to par-tay whether it be at the beach, the back patio or running errands around town. Bring man's best friend.
Duration: 4 hours, no break.

Give your metal clay a soul with texture that tells a story.

In this class, you'll learn to go beyond simply pressing a texture mat and discover the art of creating deliberate, layered patterns on your Project X .999 silver clay pendants. We'll start by exploring a wide array of paper texture options, from intricate lace to bold geometric patterns, and you'll learn how to cut and arrange them to build a unique composition on your clay. You'll master the techniques for pressing, shaping, and refining the clay to ensure your design is crisp and clean, and how to attach a bail for a professional finish. After firing the piece, you'll complete your pendant with a stunning layer of colored resin, adding a final pop of color and dimension that truly makes your piece one-of-a-kind.


Students will learn:

How to intentionally select and cut paper textures for a custom design.

Methods for pressing and transferring texture to silver clay.

Techniques for creating a silver clay pendant with a bail.

The process of firing Project X .999 silver clay.

How to finish a metal clay piece with colored resin.


This class is for anyone who wants to push their creativity and learn to create metal clay jewelry with a personal touch. By combining meticulous texture application with vibrant resin finishing, you'll be able to create pieces that are not just beautiful, but deeply personal and visually engaging. You'll leave with a finished pendant and the skills to create an entire line of unique, textured jewelry. This is a beginner-friendly class, perfect for students who have little to no experience with metal clay.

 
IMPORTANT INFO:

Kit: 15g Project X .999, use of textures, resin and tools.  Kit fee is included with registration!

Explore the creative power of metal clay in this design-forward workshop focused on building dimensional, textured chain links and embellishments. We’ll embrace the unique properties of metal clay to develop sculptural circle links and oval connectors that feel intentional and completely one-of-a-kind.

Working with pre-made molds and doming forms, you’ll learn how to shape and curve your clay to form textured, versatile chain elements. We’ll cover essential techniques including controlled thickness, texturing, refining, and creating clean holes for linking. You'll also craft custom connectors from manufactured embellishment molds—perfect complements to your circular links.


By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a stunning collection of fired and finished fine silver components that can be transformed into a bracelet, necklace, and/or earrings. 

Skills You'll Learn:

    Creating dimensional links using silicone molds and doming forms

  .  Refining for a clean design

       Strategic hole placement for correct drape and function

·      Finishing, polishing, and optional patina application

Free workshop!

Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will make a
silver ring, texture it, attach it to your chain, add a bezel cup for a cabochon gemstone, and finally you will learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.

Soldering attachments to a fine chain is an art, and you will learn techniques to control the solder flow and to protect your chain from the heat of the torch.

You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a calibrated 5 or 10 mm flat back cabochon stone, and it should not be too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!

You will construct the necklace from chain and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, stone setting, and polishing.

This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a complete resource list. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close up work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Soldering
Wire shaping
Hammer texturing
Stone setting
Controlling solder flow
Protecting fine chain when soldering
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Make a charming wire wrapped angel that carries warmth and meaning. This project is perfect if you want to create something personal, a small symbol of care, gratitude, or protection. You will learn simple weaving and shaping techniques while adding a gemstone or Czech glass bead as a bright accent.

Your finished angel can be worn as a pendant, used as an ornament, or given as a thoughtful handmade gift, an easy and enjoyable way to explore wire artistry.

No experience needed! Learn to create unusual gold and silver jewelry in this introduction to the
ancient Korean art of keum-boo, where 24 kt gold foil is fused to fine silver and patinated to
create a unique effect.

Keum-boo is a simple but precise process and the instructor for this class will walk you carefully and
thoroughly through the process step-by-step, as we all create earrings that are your interpretation
of those shown in the illustration. Each step will be carefully demonstrated and explained, but you will be able to bring your own design ideas to the project.

Skills covered in this class include depletion gilding, cutting and placing foil, fusing, patinating the metal, and finally polishing and finishing.

Silver blanks will be available in a selection of shapes, and availability may vary. Cost of the kit with all the components needed to make earrings will be $95 including the silver ear wires, in addition to the class fee of $100.

When you leave class, you will not only have successfully created your first piece of wearable art—but you will also take with you a comprehensive handout, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you get started in your home studio, plus a detailed list of resources you need and where to buy them.

If the time and date of the class you want to take is unavailable, please email the teacher at
studiominerock@gmail.com. We will either make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can’t make it.

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Please, no requests for refunds less than five days before the show, due to the planning needed for
travel and supplies.

Description :
This sweet pendant will make a lovely gift to a friend, daughter or granddaughter.
A fireable cubic zirconia in the color of the appropriate birthstone makes this a wonderful keepsake.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
**Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description :
If you have always been curious to try this fascinating medium, this class is for you!
You will make either a pendant or a pair of dangle earrings of your own design, then learn to torch-fire your piece so that you can continue your metal clay journey at home: no kiln required!

Description:
The project uses a linear scrolled focal and repeated fleur de lys shapes that make reference to France. The pink & blue color way which I call 'Macaroon', reminded me of the movie Marie Antoinette with all her dreamy candy-colored dresses. In fact, Italian costumier Milena Canonero's palette was inspired by a box of colorful macarons given to her by Director Sofia Coppola. Inspiration comes in all guises, I hope you will be inspired to create with beads.

Who doesn’t like a good statement piece? In this fun workshop, inspired by jewelry legend Eva Sherman, construct a whimsical cuff out of metal clay jump rings! The best part? We will build this flat and bend and shape post-firing. Master coiling, snake rolling and jump ring making and design a unique cuff that will turn heads. There will be demos on adding patina, texture and attaching stone settings pre and post-firing.

Project completion will be based on student experience. Some projects may need to be picked up the next day. Students should bring optivisor or visual aid. Personal lighting is strongly recommended.

In this class, you will transform a simple silver disc and a copper star into a show stopping mixed metal pendant, so useful in these days of soaring precious metal prices!

You will hammer texture your silver disc, and then learn how to “tin” your copper star to attach it to
your base silver disc. I will also show you several techniques for controlling solder flow. Once you have soldered on your copper star, we will fabricate a fine silver granule and add that to the center of the pendant for a final mixed metals flourish.

Once the pendant is complete, we will use a dapping block to shape it attractively and then you will
learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.

You will construct the necklace from sheet metal stampings using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, and polishing.

This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a complete resource list. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Applique Soldering
Hole punching
Hammer texturing
Granulation formation
Controlling solder flow
Dapping your work
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

You will learn the basics of wire wrapping from measuring the cabochon to deciding where to place the binding wire.

Every cabochon is different you will have a variety of cabochons to choose from.

All supplies needed to complete this project will be in the kit.

Special Notes or requirements: Bring chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers, round nose
plier, wire cutter and ruler.

Unleash the captivating power of movement and texture as you transform humble metal clay into a dynamic, wearable masterpiece.

This engaging workshop dives deep into the magical world of fine silver metal clay, guiding intermediate jewelry makers through the entire process of designing, shaping, and constructing a kinetic pendant. You'll explore the art of bringing static forms to life, focusing on creating components that move fluidly while adorned with rich, intricate textures. From initial concept to dazzling finish, this class meticulously covers the techniques necessary to sculpt, connect, and refine your vision into a truly unique piece of jewelry.

In this class, students will learn:

How to expertly work with fine silver metal clay from start to finish.

Diverse techniques for adding captivating texture and intricate dimension to their designs.

Methods for conceptualizing and creating simple, elegant kinetic (moving) elements and secure connections within their pendant.

Essential finishing, firing, and polishing tips to ensure their completed piece achieves a professional, radiant shine.

Why take this class? This workshop offers a rare opportunity to transcend basic jewelry making and delve into the more advanced, enchanting realm of kinetic design. You'll not only master new techniques in fine silver metal clay but also develop a deeper understanding of how to infuse your creations with dynamic life and personal expression. This class empowers you to create jewelry that isn't just beautiful but truly interactive and conversation-starting, distinguishing your skills and your art in the vibrant world of jewelry design.

By the end of this immersive 8-hour experience, you won't just leave with a piece of jewelry; you'll depart with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind fine silver pendant that not only captures light and texture but also embodies the enchanting essence of movement. This class provides all necessary tools for use, and a comprehensive kit is included, ensuring you have everything needed to complete your stunning project.

This class is ideal for intermediate jewelry makers eager to expand their metal clay skills and delve into the fascinating realm of kinetic design.

During the Colors of the Stone Show, Kristal Wick will be creating jewelry live at the Unicorne Beads booth while working with something new we have been developing.

These demonstrations offer a first look at an upcoming Unicorne release.. Attendees will have the opportunity to see how new ideas from Unicorne translate into finished jewelry.

Join our delightful class to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped heart pendant! Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll learn essential techniques to shape and design a unique piece that expresses your creativity and passion. This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for all skill levels, allowing you to take home a heartfelt keepsake or a thoughtful gift.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
***Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description (including techniques & materials): In this workshop participants will learn techniques to paint a miniature desert with watercolors. I will show you ideas to create a circular composition, and some strategies for painting on a surface that measures only 1 inch in diameter! Participants will be provided with a curated color palette to use during the class, and I will share color theory techniques to create a harmonious design. We will paint on 100% cotton Arches paper and use metallic watercolors to embellish the pendant designs. Once the paintings are dry, we will use UV resin to set them on a stainless steel pendant tray. The skills practiced in this workshop are transferable to a variety of metal settings. Everyone will create two finished pendants.
Contact Information: hello@carolinabenavidez.com

Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will make a
silver ring, texture it, attach it to your chain, add a bezel cup for a cabochon gemstone, and finally you will learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.

Soldering attachments to a fine chain is an art, and you will learn techniques to control the solder flow and to protect your chain from the heat of the torch.

You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a calibrated 5 or 10 mm flat back cabochon stone, and it should not be too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!

You will construct the necklace from chain and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, stone setting, and polishing.

This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a complete resource list. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close up work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Soldering
Wire shaping
Hammer texturing
Stone setting
Controlling solder flow
Protecting fine chain when soldering
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

Description :
This unisex bracelet starts with a mold made from a piece of cholla cactus.
The fine silver focal is adorned with a stone of your choice, and the bracelet itself is black “licorice” leather with a sturdy and attractive magnetic clasp.

Free workshop!

Learn to size, solder and texture a stack of dainty sterling silver rings. Then make molded silver clay elements and learn how to set 4mm and 6 mm stones in to clay and torch fire, then solder to your on to your rings. We will also solder and set stones using traditional metalsmithing methods. This is a fun class for metal clay artists who want to learn metalsmithing and metalsmiths who want to get more creative with their ring designs.

Suggested tools needed can be purchase from clay revolution: bezel roller, bezel pusher, wire cutters, file. Kit includes 5 grams Project X silver clay, 16 and 14 gauge sterling silver wire, fine silver bezel cups, 4 and 6 mm gemstones and CZs, solder, consumables and instructions.

Students should bring optivisor or visual aid. Personal lighting is strongly recommended.

Description (including techniques & materials):
In this class you will learn a unique weaving technique to make a versatile statement pendant. Create a half focal or full circle for a beautiful necklace! Some beading with needles (weaving) or sewing experience helpful. *kit for class is for one pendant necklace. Additional focal kits or color combinations will be available for purchase during class

Contact Information: saracohenjewelry@hotmail.com

Special Notes or requirements: Please bring a bead mat, scissors, flat and round nose pliers -light, magnifiers helpful, if you use them regularly

Description (including techniques & materials):
In this class you will learn Bead weaving, Circular Brick stitch. You’ll be using varying sizes of seed beads around metal piece to create a focal pendant or make two for earrings! This is a great technique that can be used in SO many ways for earrings, pendants or several smaller ones for drops on a necklace! *Helpful to have some sewing / needle experience, but not necessary

Contact Information: saracohenjewelry@hotmail.com

Special Notes or requirements: Please bring a bead mat, and flat none pliers

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description :
In this fun and relaxing class you will choose from several templates and then make a pair of fine silver earrings. After firing, decorate your earrings with a quick drying paint and sealant, to add a pop of color to your silver jewelry wardrobe.

You will create a beautiful faceted pendant using traditional wire wrap techniques to create the prongs that will hold the faceted stone in place.

There will be a variety of faceted CZ to choice from..

All the supplies needed to complete this project will be in the kit.

Special Notes or requirements:
Bring chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers, round nose plier, wire cutter and ruler.

Description:

The central focal is a similar shape to a handheld mirror. The surreal cab of a woman with a castle on her head was selected in anticipation of European travel. Since castle pastures frequently have sheep, I took that thought and literally turned it on its head by adding a sheep to the bezel. Bead embroidery pairs well with freeform beading, it gives a more organic look that might not be achieved with other forms of beading. If you have some bead embroidery experience but haven't yet combined it with freeform, try this beginner-friendly project. Focal elements will be bezeled and then assembled via freeform peyote and a spiral peyote neckband.

Duration: 5 hours with break.

Techniques: Peyote bezels, flat peyote, and spiral peyote, brick stitch edging for bead embroidered components.

Kits are not required but will be available. Green Castle Kits include the mirror-shaped central focal with cylinder beads to bezel it, two cabochons for star-shaped bead woven focals, a seed bead mix pack and lobster claw closure. Bead mix packs contain 15-11-10-8/0 seed beads, chips and miscellaneous bits for interest. Not included in the kit: Stones 22-28mm (please bring your own focals in the color theme) and the sheep is optional.

Ignite your creativity and master the fusion of luminous fine silver with the captivating sparkle of fire-in-place opals in this electrifying workshop.

Join us for a hands-on jewelry-making experience where you'll create a stunning fine silver pendant, adorned with radiant cultured opals. This class is designed for intermediate makers ready to elevate their metal clay skills by incorporating precious stones directly into their designs. You'll be guided through every step, from precisely forming and texturing the pliable silver clay to the intricate and exciting process of setting opals that bravely withstand the high temperatures of kiln firing.

In this class, students will learn:

How to properly texture and shape fine silver metal clay to achieve desired forms and finishes.

Effective techniques for seamlessly incorporating various textures and sophisticated design elements into their pendant.

The crucial methods for safely and securely setting fire-in-place cultured opals, ensuring their integrity through the firing process.

Best practices for drying, refining, and meticulously preparing their metal clay piece for optimal firing results.

Expert guidance on kiln firing protocols and essential post-firing finishing techniques, including polishing and applying patinas, to bring their creation to a brilliant shine.

Why take this class? This workshop is your chance to unlock the magic of combining metal clay with gemstones in a truly innovative way. You'll gain specialized skills in setting delicate opals directly into your pieces before firing, a technique that opens up a world of design possibilities and adds undeniable brilliance to your work. Beyond creating a beautiful, wearable pendant, you'll leave with the confidence and knowledge to integrate fascinating fire-in-place stones into your future jewelry designs, truly enhancing the value and artistry of your creations.

This class is perfect for intermediate makers seeking to expand their metal clay expertise and learn the unique skill of fire-in-place gem setting.

Although we love setting stones in metal clay the options of CZ's and dichroic glass sometimes pale to the juicy amethyst and turquoise we so wish to add to our designs...until now! In this class, learn how to build a beautiful flower in layers. Once fired, build and solder on a bezel cup fitted for the stone of your choice. 

We will explore options to make a two-sided pendant, add patina to make your project pop and learn ways to polish using different tools to give your piece that professional look. Demos for various ways to add elements to your piece, how to texture clay and metal pre and post-firing and so much more! This class is a bouquet of techniques sure to add bit of power to your flower designs.

All tools necessary will be available to use. Kit includes 15g Project X silver clay, texture papers, sanding and polishing materials, gemstone, patina, consumables and instructions.

Students should bring optivisor or visual aid. Personal lighting is strongly recommended.

Free workshop!

No experience needed! Learn to create unusual gold and silver jewelry in this introduction to the
ancient Korean art of keum-boo, where 24 kt gold foil is fused to fine silver and patinated to
create a unique effect.

Keum-boo is a simple but precise process and the instructor for this class will walk you carefully and
thoroughly through the process step-by-step, as we all create earrings that are your interpretation
of those shown in the illustration. Each step will be carefully demonstrated and explained, but you will be able to bring your own design ideas to the project.

Skills covered in this class include depletion gilding, cutting and placing foil, fusing, patinating the metal, and finally polishing and finishing.

Silver blanks will be available in a selection of shapes, and availability may vary. Cost of the kit with all the components needed to make earrings will be $95 including the silver ear wires, in addition to the class fee of $100.

When you leave class, you will not only have successfully created your first piece of wearable art—but you will also take with you a comprehensive handout, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to help you get started in your home studio, plus a detailed list of resources you need and where to buy them.

If the time and date of the class you want to take is unavailable, please email the teacher at
studiominerock@gmail.com. We will either make room or put you on a waitlist in case another student can’t make it.

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Please, no requests for refunds less than five days before the show, due to the planning needed for
travel and supplies.

Roosevelt Cuff. Layers of flat herringbone stitch with intersections of seed beads and pearls. Learn about tension and beadweaving construction with this wide band bracelet design.

Unlock your creativity in our engaging class where you'll learn to craft a stunning wire-wrapped crescent moon pendant! You will master essential techniques to shape and embellish your pendant, resulting in a unique piece that showcases your personal style. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this workshop promises a fun and inspiring experience as you bring your celestial creation to life.

During the Colors of the Stone Show, Kristal Wick will be creating jewelry live at the Unicorne Beads booth while working with something new we have been developing.

These demonstrations offer a first look at an upcoming Unicorne release.. Attendees will have the opportunity to see how new ideas from Unicorne translate into finished jewelry.

Description (including techniques & materials):
In this class you will learn a bead weaving technique using varying sizes Swarovski crystals to create a beautiful, colorful bracelet that’s easy to wear! This is one you’ll be making again and again in new color ways for yourself or as gifts. *Helpful to have some sewing / needle experience, but not necessary.

Contact Information: saracohenjewelry@hotmail.com

Special Notes or requirements: Please bring a bead mat, and flat none pliers

Come for one or stay and play with baking done throughout the day:
Fresh techniques taught every 30 minutes based on available Metal Leather Kits, and class interest.

Lessons in order of instruction -adaptable based on class interest, available kits, and time.
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Slide
Gum Wrapper charm with hole punching KGM $9.45, KGL $15.09
Arrows, Triangles, Squares, Diamonds, plus Pent, Hex, Sept, and/or Octagonals KGM $9.45
Time permitting: expansion formula, edge smoothing, rivets
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Lucky
Makes FOUR Lucky Stars: KGL $15.09
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Quartz
FOUR strips to wrap TWO quartz points: KGL $15.09,
Swatches Fold Lock: Fortune
Fortune Cookie: KCS $10.19
Swatches Fold Lock: OriGin
Origami: crane, cup, fishy… KQS (25mm) $10.06 , KQM $15.47 , KQJ (49mm) $38.66
Time permitting: embeddables, edge softening,
Advanced strips intro Fold Lock: TrapWrap, Innerlink and BowToggle
TrapWrap, Innerlink OR BowToggle introduction with 2 strips: KFS $
Quilling with 2 strips: KFS 3mm $ -bring your own quilling tools
Appliqué: Add faux rivets and other decoration
Appliqué Rivets KAB $1/10, and other decorative applications


NEWBIES and MASTERS: Do YOU enjoy clean crafts you can carry in your pocket and do in your lap? Consider flexible materials like PAPER, Yarn, Fabric, Leather, Crepe, Wire, Ribbon, Dough, Vinyl and others, then think about how easily each is manipulated into art using various techniques to Mold, Fold, Weave, Wrap, Quill, Mill, Twist, Bend, Macrame, Origami, Kirigami, Appliqué, Punch, Embroider, Emboss (cold)… Well, guess what?!? YOU may be able to do it with fine silver! Come CLAY with #foldableSILVER, push boundaries and ask questions. Watch and do Appliqué, Origami and Fold Lock joinery techniques to volumize your repertoire and unique components.

Bring your ideas, designs, experience, sketches, books, diagrams, and any technique-specific tools, like quillers, templates, armatures... *YOU will likely have great success IF your project works with index card thickness -test it first or test on-site. “Keep It Small & Simple designs,” KISS’d, work best:) Plan within the raw materials’ max of 39x198mm or 74x74mm.

Metal Leather Kits are DRY clay with NO sticky mess and NO danger. These trading card kits include simple instructions and are small enough to do in your lap as you Take flight to Make on a plane then Bake off! Enjoy freedom to luxury craft most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from Art Wabi Sabi. SHARE your joy with friends and family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold and Fire event to teach these methods of material manipulation.

YOU will get to design, create and assemble your own fine silver art; kiln-fire; and, tumble. Or take them with you to fire and/or finish. Plan to take all your 3D creations - fired or not.

Kit fees: I have project-based Metal Leather Kits of #foldableSILVER starting around $5. Plus unadulterated Art Clay Silver Paper-Type [and lump] for sale at last year’s prices!!! You may bring your own findings but no Art Clay products. Some fireable gems, embeddables and findings are available to purchase.

I will bring tweezers, practice paper, origami reference library and shaped paper punches -bring yours! [Additionally, for those who purchase ACS Paper-Type, I will bring dividers, scalpels, rulers and mats for you to cut, be sure to ASK for ProtectoFilm. Plus supervised use of 50mm rolling mill and textures.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Contact Information: info@KimStruve.org, KimStruve@gmail.com, or text 262-960-3000

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Come for one or stay and play with baking done throughout the day:
Fresh techniques taught every 30 minutes based on available Metal Leather Kits, and class interest.

Lessons in order of instruction -adaptable based on class interest, available kits, and time.
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Slide
Gum Wrapper charm with hole punching KGM $9.45, KGL $15.09
Arrows, Triangles, Squares, Diamonds, plus Pent, Hex, Sept, and/or Octagonals KGM $9.45
Time permitting: expansion formula, edge smoothing, rivets
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Lucky
Makes FOUR Lucky Stars: KGL $15.09
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Quartz
FOUR strips to wrap TWO quartz points: KGL $15.09,
Swatches Fold Lock: Fortune
Fortune Cookie: KCS $10.19
Swatches Fold Lock: OriGin
Origami: crane, cup, fishy… KQS (25mm) $10.06 , KQM $15.47 , KQJ (49mm) $38.66
Time permitting: embeddables, edge softening,
Advanced strips intro Fold Lock: TrapWrap, Innerlink and BowToggle
TrapWrap, Innerlink OR BowToggle introduction with 2 strips: KFS $
Quilling with 2 strips: KFS 3mm $ -bring your own quilling tools
Appliqué: Add faux rivets and other decoration
Appliqué Rivets KAB $1/10, and other decorative applications


NEWBIES and MASTERS: Do YOU enjoy clean crafts you can carry in your pocket and do in your lap? Consider flexible materials like PAPER, Yarn, Fabric, Leather, Crepe, Wire, Ribbon, Dough, Vinyl and others, then think about how easily each is manipulated into art using various techniques to Mold, Fold, Weave, Wrap, Quill, Mill, Twist, Bend, Macrame, Origami, Kirigami, Appliqué, Punch, Embroider, Emboss (cold)… Well, guess what?!? YOU may be able to do it with fine silver! Come CLAY with #foldableSILVER, push boundaries and ask questions. Watch and do Appliqué, Origami and Fold Lock joinery techniques to volumize your repertoire and unique components.

Bring your ideas, designs, experience, sketches, books, diagrams, and any technique-specific tools, like quillers, templates, armatures... *YOU will likely have great success IF your project works with index card thickness -test it first or test on-site. “Keep It Small & Simple designs,” KISS’d, work best:) Plan within the raw materials’ max of 39x198mm or 74x74mm.

Metal Leather Kits are DRY clay with NO sticky mess and NO danger. These trading card kits include simple instructions and are small enough to do in your lap as you Take flight to Make on a plane then Bake off! Enjoy freedom to luxury craft most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from Art Wabi Sabi. SHARE your joy with friends and family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold and Fire event to teach these methods of material manipulation.

YOU will get to design, create and assemble your own fine silver art; kiln-fire; and, tumble. Or take them with you to fire and/or finish. Plan to take all your 3D creations - fired or not.

Kit fees: I have project-based Metal Leather Kits of #foldableSILVER starting around $5. Plus unadulterated Art Clay Silver Paper-Type [and lump] for sale at last year’s prices!!! You may bring your own findings but no Art Clay products. Some fireable gems, embeddables and findings are available to purchase.

I will bring tweezers, practice paper, origami reference library and shaped paper punches -bring yours! [Additionally, for those who purchase ACS Paper-Type, I will bring dividers, scalpels, rulers and mats for you to cut, be sure to ASK for ProtectoFilm. Plus supervised use of 50mm rolling mill and textures.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Free workshop!

Description (including techniques & materials): In this workshop participants will learn techniques to paint a miniature desert with watercolors. I will show you ideas to create a circular composition, and some strategies for painting on a surface that measures only 1 inch in diameter! Participants will be provided with a curated color palette to use during the class, and I will share color theory techniques to create a harmonious design. We will paint on 100% cotton Arches paper and use metallic watercolors to embellish the pendant designs. Once the paintings are dry, we will use UV resin to set them on a stainless steel pendant tray. The skills practiced in this workshop are transferable to a variety of metal settings. Everyone will create two finished pendants.
Contact Information: hello@carolinabenavidez.com

This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.

In this class, you will learn how to create a tube set gemstone pendant in silver using just a butane
torch--simple equipment you can safely use at home.

Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will create this entire pendant. Using a purchased tube setting, you will also add a faceted gem to your pendant, and finally you will learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.

You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a calibrated 5 mm faceted round stone, and it
should not be too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!

You will construct the pendant from sheet and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, stone setting, and polishing.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a list of tools for purchase if you choose. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at
studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery-
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Soldering
Filing
Texturing
Calibrated faceted gemstone setting
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

Description :
These beautiful earrings are highly detailed, but the embellishments are easier to make and apply than they look!

Join our delightful class to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped heart pendant! Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll learn essential techniques to shape and design a unique piece that expresses your creativity and passion. This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for all skill levels, allowing you to take home a heartfelt keepsake or a thoughtful gift.

Czech Please! Learn how to jazz up those larger plain beads by making seed bead jackets and string them for lovely bracelet, necklace, and earring designs.

Description (including techniques & materials):
In this class you will learn a unique weaving technique to make a dramatic statement necklace. Some beading with needles (weaving) or sewing experience helpful.


Contact Information: saracohenjewelry@hotmail.com

Special Notes or requirements: Please bring a bead mat, scissors, and flat nose pliers -light, magnifiers helpful, if you use them regularly

Description Rockin' Bezels: Rock a new bezel in your bead work for added pizazz and impact. These bead embroidered Peyote components are easier then they look, anyone can make one with a little time and patience. After class, use your finished component as a pendent, brooch, earrings, applique or whatever you can dream-up. "Green Castle" class participants may like to use this class to get a jump on bezeling and design considerations for that project. Green Castle kits may be picked-up in this class or sent to you with prior arrangement.

Come for one or stay and play with baking done throughout the day:
Fresh techniques taught every 30 minutes based on available Metal Leather Kits, and class interest.

Lessons in order of instruction -adaptable based on class interest, available kits, and time.
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Slide
Gum Wrapper charm with hole punching KGM $9.45, KGL $15.09
Arrows, Triangles, Squares, Diamonds, plus Pent, Hex, Sept, and/or Octagonals KGM $9.45
Time permitting: expansion formula, edge smoothing, rivets
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Lucky
Makes FOUR Lucky Stars: KGL $15.09
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Quartz
FOUR strips to wrap TWO quartz points: KGL $15.09,
Swatches Fold Lock: Fortune
Fortune Cookie: KCS $10.19
Swatches Fold Lock: OriGin
Origami: crane, cup, fishy… KQS (25mm) $10.06 , KQM $15.47 , KQJ (49mm) $38.66
Time permitting: embeddables, edge softening,
Advanced strips intro Fold Lock: TrapWrap, Innerlink and BowToggle
TrapWrap, Innerlink OR BowToggle introduction with 2 strips: KFS $
Quilling with 2 strips: KFS 3mm $ -bring your own quilling tools
Appliqué: Add faux rivets and other decoration
Appliqué Rivets KAB $1/10, and other decorative applications


NEWBIES and MASTERS: Do YOU enjoy clean crafts you can carry in your pocket and do in your lap? Consider flexible materials like PAPER, Yarn, Fabric, Leather, Crepe, Wire, Ribbon, Dough, Vinyl and others, then think about how easily each is manipulated into art using various techniques to Mold, Fold, Weave, Wrap, Quill, Mill, Twist, Bend, Macrame, Origami, Kirigami, Appliqué, Punch, Embroider, Emboss (cold)… Well, guess what?!? YOU may be able to do it with fine silver! Come CLAY with #foldableSILVER, push boundaries and ask questions. Watch and do Appliqué, Origami and Fold Lock joinery techniques to volumize your repertoire and unique components.

Bring your ideas, designs, experience, sketches, books, diagrams, and any technique-specific tools, like quillers, templates, armatures... *YOU will likely have great success IF your project works with index card thickness -test it first or test on-site. “Keep It Small & Simple designs,” KISS’d, work best:) Plan within the raw materials’ max of 39x198mm or 74x74mm.

Metal Leather Kits are DRY clay with NO sticky mess and NO danger. These trading card kits include simple instructions and are small enough to do in your lap as you Take flight to Make on a plane then Bake off! Enjoy freedom to luxury craft most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from Art Wabi Sabi. SHARE your joy with friends and family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold and Fire event to teach these methods of material manipulation.

YOU will get to design, create and assemble your own fine silver art; kiln-fire; and, tumble. Or take them with you to fire and/or finish. Plan to take all your 3D creations - fired or not.

Kit fees: I have project-based Metal Leather Kits of #foldableSILVER starting around $5. Plus unadulterated Art Clay Silver Paper-Type [and lump] for sale at last year’s prices!!! You may bring your own findings but no Art Clay products. Some fireable gems, embeddables and findings are available to purchase.

I will bring tweezers, practice paper, origami reference library and shaped paper punches -bring yours! [Additionally, for those who purchase ACS Paper-Type, I will bring dividers, scalpels, rulers and mats for you to cut, be sure to ASK for ProtectoFilm. Plus supervised use of 50mm rolling mill and textures.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Contact Information: info@KimStruve.org, KimStruve@gmail.com, or text 262-960-3000

Come for one or stay and play with baking done throughout the day:
Fresh techniques taught every 30 minutes based on available Metal Leather Kits, and class interest.

Lessons in order of instruction -adaptable based on class interest, available kits, and time.
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Slide
Gum Wrapper charm with hole punching KGM $9.45, KGL $15.09
Arrows, Triangles, Squares, Diamonds, plus Pent, Hex, Sept, and/or Octagonals KGM $9.45
Time permitting: expansion formula, edge smoothing, rivets
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Lucky
Makes FOUR Lucky Stars: KGL $15.09
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Quartz
FOUR strips to wrap TWO quartz points: KGL $15.09,
Swatches Fold Lock: Fortune
Fortune Cookie: KCS $10.19
Swatches Fold Lock: OriGin
Origami: crane, cup, fishy… KQS (25mm) $10.06 , KQM $15.47 , KQJ (49mm) $38.66
Time permitting: embeddables, edge softening,
Advanced strips intro Fold Lock: TrapWrap, Innerlink and BowToggle
TrapWrap, Innerlink OR BowToggle introduction with 2 strips: KFS $
Quilling with 2 strips: KFS 3mm $ -bring your own quilling tools
Appliqué: Add faux rivets and other decoration
Appliqué Rivets KAB $1/10, and other decorative applications


NEWBIES and MASTERS: Do YOU enjoy clean crafts you can carry in your pocket and do in your lap? Consider flexible materials like PAPER, Yarn, Fabric, Leather, Crepe, Wire, Ribbon, Dough, Vinyl and others, then think about how easily each is manipulated into art using various techniques to Mold, Fold, Weave, Wrap, Quill, Mill, Twist, Bend, Macrame, Origami, Kirigami, Appliqué, Punch, Embroider, Emboss (cold)… Well, guess what?!? YOU may be able to do it with fine silver! Come CLAY with #foldableSILVER, push boundaries and ask questions. Watch and do Appliqué, Origami and Fold Lock joinery techniques to volumize your repertoire and unique components.

Bring your ideas, designs, experience, sketches, books, diagrams, and any technique-specific tools, like quillers, templates, armatures... *YOU will likely have great success IF your project works with index card thickness -test it first or test on-site. “Keep It Small & Simple designs,” KISS’d, work best:) Plan within the raw materials’ max of 39x198mm or 74x74mm.

Metal Leather Kits are DRY clay with NO sticky mess and NO danger. These trading card kits include simple instructions and are small enough to do in your lap as you Take flight to Make on a plane then Bake off! Enjoy freedom to luxury craft most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from Art Wabi Sabi. SHARE your joy with friends and family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold and Fire event to teach these methods of material manipulation.

YOU will get to design, create and assemble your own fine silver art; kiln-fire; and, tumble. Or take them with you to fire and/or finish. Plan to take all your 3D creations - fired or not.

Kit fees: I have project-based Metal Leather Kits of #foldableSILVER starting around $5. Plus unadulterated Art Clay Silver Paper-Type [and lump] for sale at last year’s prices!!! You may bring your own findings but no Art Clay products. Some fireable gems, embeddables and findings are available to purchase.

I will bring tweezers, practice paper, origami reference library and shaped paper punches -bring yours! [Additionally, for those who purchase ACS Paper-Type, I will bring dividers, scalpels, rulers and mats for you to cut, be sure to ASK for ProtectoFilm. Plus supervised use of 50mm rolling mill and textures.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description :
This sweet pendant will make a lovely gift to a friend, daughter or granddaughter.
A fireable cubic zirconia in the color of the appropriate birthstone makes this a wonderful keepsake.

Capture the magic of the cosmos as you sculpt a breathtaking, hollow celestial sphere pendant, bringing the wonder of a falling star to life in fine silver metal clay.

Embark on a captivating journey in this beginner-level jewelry-making class, where you'll create a stunning celestial-inspired pendant unlike any other. You'll master the art of crafting a hollow spherical form using two intricately designed star-shaped panels, all meticulously fashioned from fine silver metal clay. This workshop will introduce you to essential techniques for achieving consistent panel shaping, the delicate process of bending dried metal clay, and the crucial skill of clean joining to seamlessly form a perfect star-shaped sphere. You'll further explore diverse texturing methods to add depth and character, refine your piece to perfection, and learn the specific kiln-firing techniques that transform pliable clay into solid, gleaming silver. The class culminates with professional polishing and the option to apply a rich patina, highlighting every intricate detail of your celestial design.

In this class, students will learn:

Techniques for consistent and precise shaping of fine silver metal clay panels.

The delicate art of bending and manipulating dried metal clay to achieve desired forms.

Methods for clean and secure joining of metal clay components to create hollow forms.

Various texturing and refining techniques to enhance the aesthetic of their celestial design.

Specific kiln-firing procedures tailored for metal clay to ensure optimal results.

Professional polishing and optional patina application to achieve a high-quality finish and accentuate intricate details.

Why take this class? This workshop is your gateway into the exciting world of sculptural jewelry using metal clay, offering a unique opportunity to create a truly dimensional and artistic piece. You'll not only build a strong foundation in essential metal clay techniques, but also gain confidence in working with hollow forms and intricate designs. By creating a celestial sphere, you'll develop skills that are widely applicable to more complex sculptural pieces, setting you on a path to expand your creative horizons and produce truly unique, wearable art.

This class is perfect for beginner artists looking to expand their skills in sculptural jewelry and metal clay craftsmanship.

Description:
"Oh, the joy its appearance brings, change of season upon its wings". Let’s add a modern twist on Victoriana with glorious vibrant color.
Duration: 5 hours with break.
Techniques: Complex bezel includes peyote and RAW, Brick Stitch edge, Back Stitch, Fringe.

Description (including techniques & materials):
In this class you will learn a chainmail technique that turns flower petals beads into Dragon Scale for a unique necklace! Additional kits or color combinations will be available for purchase during class

Contact Information: saracohenjewelry@hotmail.com

Special Notes or requirements: Please bring a bead mat, scissors, flat and round nose pliers -light, magnifiers helpful, if you use them regularly

Cutting out intricate designs in metal clay can be tricky and a bit sticky. In this technique heavy class, learn how to pierce out a clean design in the greenware state using a jewelers saw. Then cut a tube setting that will make a metalsmith do a double take, and tie it all together with a slick metal clay jump ring.  Amplify your cutout designs and leave the distortion behind in this jam-packed workshop. An array of piercing designs will be available or sketch your own.

Beyond Beginner, some metal clay experience is helpful.

All tools necessary will be available to use. Kit includes 15g Project X silver clay, texture papers, sanding and polishing materials, 6mm CZ, sawblade, patina, consumables and instructions.

Students should bring optivisor or visual aid. Personal lighting is strongly recommended.

Description:
(including techniques & materials): Pulse arc welding is an innovative tool
that allows jewelers to create with less soldering, less cleanup, and more efficiency at
the bench. In this workshop, Corkie will demonstrate the basics of using a Sunstone
pulse arc welder for common jewelry applications—such as jump ring closing,
attaching posts, resizing, and small repairs. Participants will learn how this technology
can expand design possibilities, save time, and reduce reliance on traditional
soldering. A Q&A session will follow the demonstration to help attendees understand
how pulse arc welding can fit into their own studio practice.

Contact Information: corkie@metalsmithsociety.com

Special Notes or requirements: Safety glasses will be provided. Please bring a
notebook if you’d like to take notes.

Free workshop!

This class is a full six hours so that a small group (enrollment is limited to eight) of students can be
carefully and calmly coached through a simple series of steps that combine to create a
sophisticated piece of jewelry. We will take a short break at a mutually agreed upon time in the middle of the day.

Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will create this entire pendant, including the bezel, the background texture, and the bail. You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a flat back cabochon stone, and it should not be too big or too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!

Using a custom fabricated bezel, you will set a cabochon gem on your pendant, and finally you will learn to make your own bail and to suspend your pendant kinetically from its chain using a heat riveting technique.

You will construct the pendant from sheet and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, granulation, stone setting, and polishing.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.

You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class, along with complete
resource lists. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at
studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery-
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Make a custom bezel for any stone
Solder bezel to base
Hammer texturing
Create a riveted foldover bail
Controlling solder flow
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

During the Colors of the Stone Show, Kristal Wick will be creating jewelry live at the Unicorne Beads booth while working with something new we have been developing.

These demonstrations offer a first look at an upcoming Unicorne release.. Attendees will have the opportunity to see how new ideas from Unicorne translate into finished jewelry.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description (including techniques & materials):
In this class you will learn a unique weaving technique to make a statement necklace. Create one focal for a beautiful necklace or add 3 together for a more dramatic statement! Some beading with needles (weaving) or sewing experience helpful. *kit for class is necklace with 1 focal. Additional focal kits or color combinations will be available for purchase during class


Contact Information: saracohenjewelry@hotmail.com

Special Notes or requirements: Please bring a bead mat, scissors, flat and round nose pliers -light, magnifiers helpful, if you use them regularly

Free workshop!

Twist your perceptions of jewelry design as you craft a mesmerizing "inside-out" lentil pendant, pushing the boundaries of traditional form with fine silver metal clay.

Unleash your creativity in this engaging hands-on workshop, where you'll discover the innovative art of constructing a unique inside-out lentil pendant from fine silver metal clay. This class is an exciting journey for both burgeoning and seasoned makers eager to explore novel design techniques. You'll master the intriguing process of forming a hollow lentil shape, then ingeniously inverting its two domes and securely joining them for an unexpected, captivating twist. The curriculum also focuses on adding textures and embellishments that artfully highlight the pendant's distinctive concave design, ensuring a truly original piece.

Skills You'll Learn:

Expertly forming two beautifully textured concave halves, the foundation of your inverted lentil.

The innovative technique of creating a secure central connection that ingeniously doubles as a bail for your pendant.

Comprehensive skills in sculpting, joining, and refining fine silver metal clay to achieve impeccable results.

Essential kiln firing techniques to transform your pliable clay into solid, lustrous silver.

Mastering the art of finishing and polishing fine silver to bring out its ultimate shine and detail.

Why take this class? This workshop offers a unique opportunity to challenge conventional design and create a piece that is truly a conversation starter. You'll not only hone your fundamental metal clay skills but also learn advanced techniques for creating hollow forms and innovative connections. By turning the traditional lentil shape "inside-out," you'll develop a fresh perspective on design and leave with a one-of-a-kind fine silver pendant that playfully defies expectation—a testament to your growing artistic ingenuity and mastery of metal clay.

This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced makers looking to explore new design techniques and expand their repertoire in metal clay.

Create your own stunning Tree of Life in this hands-on wire-wrapping workshop, perfect for crafters of all levels. Learn essential techniques to shape intricate branches, incorporate gemstones or beads, and complete a meaningful piece of wearable art. By the end of the session, you'll have a beautiful Tree of Life that symbolizes growth, strength, and creativity.

Who doesn’t love wearing rings? But the struggle is real when making metal clay rings 
true to size. Not anymore! This workshop will give you a whole new outlook on sizing, 
texturing and forming metal clay rings to resemble those fabricated with sterling silver 
sheet that fit perfectly. Students will blend metal clay with traditional metalsmithing 
techniques to make a ring that look like it was made in a metalsmith studio. Two texture 
options will be demoed; cobblestone and reticulation. Make one ring, or if time allows, 
make two! 
All tools necessary will be available to use. Kit includes 15g Project X silver clay, fine silver bezel
cup, choice of gemstone, texture papers, sanding and polishing materials, instructions, patina
and consumables.
Students should bring optivisor or visual aid. Personal lighting is strongly recommended.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.


Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
**Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Twist your perceptions of jewelry design as you craft a mesmerizing "inside-out" lentil pendant, pushing the boundaries of traditional form with fine silver metal clay.

Unleash your creativity in this engaging hands-on workshop, where you'll discover the innovative art of constructing a unique inside-out lentil pendant from fine silver metal clay. This class is an exciting journey for both burgeoning and seasoned makers eager to explore novel design techniques. You'll master the intriguing process of forming a hollow lentil shape, then ingeniously inverting its two domes and securely joining them for an unexpected, captivating twist. The curriculum also focuses on adding textures and embellishments that artfully highlight the pendant's distinctive concave design, ensuring a truly original piece.

Skills You'll Learn:

Expertly forming two beautifully textured concave halves, the foundation of your inverted lentil.

The innovative technique of creating a secure central connection that ingeniously doubles as a bail for your pendant.

Comprehensive skills in sculpting, joining, and refining fine silver metal clay to achieve impeccable results.

Essential kiln firing techniques to transform your pliable clay into solid, lustrous silver.

Mastering the art of finishing and polishing fine silver to bring out its ultimate shine and detail.

Why take this class? This workshop offers a unique opportunity to challenge conventional design and create a piece that is truly a conversation starter. You'll not only hone your fundamental metal clay skills but also learn advanced techniques for creating hollow forms and innovative connections. By turning the traditional lentil shape "inside-out," you'll develop a fresh perspective on design and leave with a one-of-a-kind fine silver pendant that playfully defies expectation—a testament to your growing artistic ingenuity and mastery of metal clay.

This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced makers looking to explore new design techniques and expand their repertoire in metal clay.

Description:
Dimensional raku focal and uniquely shaped bracelet adorned with nuts and bolts create a rustic and edgy keepsake.

" Angel In Disguise " is a bead embroidery pendant using face cabochons from polymer clay artist, Klew, as the focal. This piece entails all seed beads, various colors of faces and matching semi precious stones, Czech and resin pieces. Backing is Ultrasuede. Your piece is stitched on stiff felt.
A colorful instruction booklet will be provided. Colorful Chain will be provided.
Techniques are basic embroidery, back stitching, peyote and freeform peyote.
Not included are needles, bead mat, and extra lighting if needed.

A Bead embroidery pendant! All beads, stiff felt, backing and cabochons added with chain!

Description :
Make an adorable birdhouse out of fine silver metal clay, that can be used either as a pendant or as a unique addition to a curio cabinet. In the morning we will construct the house itself, while the afternoon will be devoted to making the detailed decorations that make each house unique. You will learn how to make windows with curtains and blooming flowerboxes, vines and foliage, shingles and of course a tiny bird on a perch.

Unleash your inner metal manipulator and forge a statement piece that screams audacious elegance!

In this immersive, all-day workshop, you'll dive into the exciting world of Project X Bronze metal clay to craft a stunning, linked bracelet. We'll demystify the art of creating perfectly consistent "snake rolls," both plain and textured, and guide you through the process of linking your pieces seamlessly as you go. A crucial aspect of working with metal clay is understanding shrinkage, and you'll learn essential techniques for accurate sizing and accounting for material changes during firing. Furthermore, we'll explore various design alternatives, empowering you to personalize your bracelet to perfectly suit your individual style. The day culminates with a comprehensive understanding of successful firing techniques to bring your bronze masterpiece to life.


In this class, students will learn to:
    • Master the creation of consistent plain and textured "snake rolls" with metal clay.
    • Skillfully link metal clay components as they are created.
    • Accurately size and account for metal clay shrinkage.
    • Explore and implement diverse design alternatives for their bracelet.
    • Execute successful firing techniques for Project X Bronze metal clay.


This class is your opportunity to explore the incredible versatility of metal clay, creating a unique and substantial piece of jewelry. Whether you're looking to expand your artistic horizons or simply create a bold accessory, this workshop provides all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
This class is perfect for students with no prior metal clay experience.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Kit: Project X Bronze 100 grams and texture roller. Kit fee is included with registration! Bracelets will be fired and tumbled after class. Some may be finished by the end of the day, but most will be finished the day after. Students can come back and pick up their finished bracelets or request that they be mailed after the show.

Free workshop!

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
***Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Free workshop!

Join our delightful class to create your own beautiful wire-wrapped heart pendant! Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll learn essential techniques to shape and design a unique piece that expresses your creativity and passion. This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for all skill levels, allowing you to take home a heartfelt keepsake or a thoughtful gift.

Capture the magic of the cosmos as you sculpt a breathtaking, hollow celestial sphere pendant, bringing the wonder of a falling star to life in fine silver metal clay.

Embark on a captivating journey in this beginner-level jewelry-making class, where you'll create a stunning celestial-inspired pendant unlike any other. You'll master the art of crafting a hollow spherical form using two intricately designed star-shaped panels, all meticulously fashioned from fine silver metal clay. This workshop will introduce you to essential techniques for achieving consistent panel shaping, the delicate process of bending dried metal clay, and the crucial skill of clean joining to seamlessly form a perfect star-shaped sphere. You'll further explore diverse texturing methods to add depth and character, refine your piece to perfection, and learn the specific kiln-firing techniques that transform pliable clay into solid, gleaming silver. The class culminates with professional polishing and the option to apply a rich patina, highlighting every intricate detail of your celestial design.

In this class, students will learn:

Techniques for consistent and precise shaping of fine silver metal clay panels.

The delicate art of bending and manipulating dried metal clay to achieve desired forms.

Methods for clean and secure joining of metal clay components to create hollow forms.

Various texturing and refining techniques to enhance the aesthetic of their celestial design.

Specific kiln-firing procedures tailored for metal clay to ensure optimal results.

Professional polishing and optional patina application to achieve a high-quality finish and accentuate intricate details.

Why take this class? This workshop is your gateway into the exciting world of sculptural jewelry using metal clay, offering a unique opportunity to create a truly dimensional and artistic piece. You'll not only build a strong foundation in essential metal clay techniques, but also gain confidence in working with hollow forms and intricate designs. By creating a celestial sphere, you'll develop skills that are widely applicable to more complex sculptural pieces, setting you on a path to expand your creative horizons and produce truly unique, wearable art.

This class is perfect for beginner artists looking to expand their skills in sculptural jewelry and metal clay craftsmanship.

How can a tiny little utilitarian object speak volumes when it comes to mixed-media art
jewelry? Buttons are some of the most common, most well-loved and most lost objects of
all time! As a self-professed button hoarder, I find it’s one of my missions to not only save
old buttons but to repurpose them into wearable art. Learn how to take humble sewing
servants and elevate them to sweet baubles as we mix and stack and wire wrap vintage
buttons with beads and baubles. During our time together we will create a bracelet and at
least one set of earrings.
Student supplies: Round nose jewelry pliers, chain nose jewelry pliers and wire cutters.
Any beads, buttons or broken bits of old jewelry that you may wish to incorporate from you
home studio stash, and instructor will supply everything beyond your basic tools.

Description Rockin' Bezels: Rock a new bezel in your bead work for added pizazz and impact. These bead embroidered Peyote components are easier then they look, anyone can make one with a little time and patience. After class, use your finished component as a pendent, brooch, earrings, applique or whatever you can dream-up. "Green Castle" class participants may like to use this class to get a jump on bezeling and design considerations for that project. Green Castle kits may be picked-up in this class or sent to you with prior arrangement.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.


Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
**Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

In this evening class we will be coloring a group of Shrinkets to assemble a lovely pair of virtually weightless earrings.
The basis of this class is to promote how little pigment we sometimes need to create a glow that bounces through the mostly clear shrink plastic.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description :
Learn to make a simple yet beautiful solitaire ring out of fine silver metal clay.
Choose from many different textures, and learn an easy way to set the fireable stone of your choice securely in fine silver metal clay. Ring sizing and construction will also be discussed.

Feel the kinetic energy as metal flows under your hands, transforming into a cascade of wearable art. This isn't just jewelry; it's a statement.

 Dive deep into the mesmerizing world of silver, where you'll refine your torch skills and master the art of cold connections to create dynamic, kinetic forms. This in-person class will meticulously guide you through the properties and handling of various sterling, fine, and argentium silver components, ensuring you understand how each material contributes to the flow and movement of your design. You'll explore techniques for texturing and forming the silver wire, learning to create the individual rain-like elements and assemble them into a cohesive, flowing design, culminating in stunning, art-in-motion earrings.


 In this class, you will learn to:

Refine torch skills for precise heating and shaping of silver.

Master cold connection techniques to create durable, articulated pieces.

Distinguish between and effectively work with sterling, fine, and argentium silver.

Design and execute kinetic jewelry pieces that express movement and fluidity.

Develop a deeper understanding of material properties and their artistic application.


Take this class to not only gain confidence in your metalworking abilities but also to unleash your inner artist, creating unique pieces that are truly your own. Imagine crafting a signature pair of earrings that capture light and movement with every turn of your head. This immersive experience will empower you to view jewelry not just as adornment, but as wearable art.


This class is perfect for all levels – no prior experience necessary! Whether you're a curious beginner or looking to refine existing skills, you'll find a supportive and engaging environment.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Kit Contains: Argentium wire, 925 silver chain, .925 jumprings, .925 circle element, .925 ear wires

Kit fee is included with registration.

“Improvisation” pendant is a freeform styled piece created with focal cabs attached but needing your own creativity! Create a one of kind piece with my guidance and bead embroidery knowledge to allow you to learn improvisation . Back stitching, peyote and Freeform peyote is used here.
All materials provided, beads, cabochons, stiff felt , chain and ultrasuede and colorful pictures with some directions to give this a freeform styled piece in the making.

Join Tammy Honaman for a hands-on workshop where you'll create a custom layered link bracelet from fine silver metal clay. You'll learn how to texture, shape, and form dimensional layers. We’ll also walk through how to add beadwork for a complete design—though full assembly may extend beyond class time.

Skills You'll Learn:

Texturing and forming metal clay

Layering techniques for depth and visual interest

Assembling a finished bracelet link

Create a stunning moon-blessed necklace that combines ancient protection with modern
resin techniques. Craft a unique piece featuring a luminous moon bezel filled with
shimmering silver glitter suspended in tinted UV resin, accompanied by protective evil eye
beads, sparkling silver crystal beads and rich cobalt blue glass circles. Master the
techniques of working with quick-drying UV resin, tinting and glitter embedding to create a
dimensional lunar focal. Elevate your wire-working skills for creating secure, beautiful bead
links and connecting components directly to each other for exceptional strength and
durability. Learn how to draw a bead on wire and finishing your piece with a handmade
French hook clasp.
Student supplies: Round nose jewelry pliers, chain nose jewelry pliers and wire cutters.

This class introduces the fundamentals of soft soldering, a versatile technique commonly used in jewelry and small metal projects. Students will learn how to join metals using low-temperature solder, making this method ideal for working with delicate components, mixed materials, and found objects that cannot withstand the heat of traditional hard soldering.
Topics covered include solder types, flux, heat control, surface preparation, safety practices, and basic tool use. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will create a stunning soft solder bezel necklace while developing confidence in all areas of soft solder design and technique..
This class is perfect for beginners and for makers looking to expand their jewelry skills without the need for high-heat torches or advanced equipment. No prior soldering experience is required.
Contact Information: Rita Pannulla HCGypsyDesign@gmail.com
Special Notes or requirements: All tools will be supplied by the Instructor just bring your creativity.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.


Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
**Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Unlock your creativity in our engaging class where you'll learn to craft a stunning wire-wrapped crescent moon pendant! You will master essential techniques to shape and embellish your pendant, resulting in a unique piece that showcases your personal style. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this workshop promises a fun and inspiring experience as you bring your celestial creation to life.

Description :
Learn how to make a bold, blingy ring, with your choice of stones.
Choose between different cuts and colors to make your ring unique. You will learn how to modify any template to turn it into a ring.

Dare to create your own statement pieces.

In this dynamic workshop, you'll dive headfirst into the art of crafting unique hoop earrings that push the boundaries of conventional design. We'll guide you through the entire process, from selecting your materials to the final polish. You'll learn to work with metal clay, transforming it into intricate shapes, and master the techniques of adding captivating textures. We'll cover precision cutting, shaping wire into delicate loops, and refining your metalwork for a professional finish. Get ready to explore the satisfying process of annealing, bending, and hardening your creations, culminating in a beautifully tumbled, ready-to-wear pair of hoop earrings.


What You'll Learn:

Metal Clay Manipulation: Discover how to prepare, texture, and shape metal clay into unique earring components.

Precision Cutting & Forming: Master techniques for cutting precise shapes and forming wire into functional and decorative elements.

Finishing Techniques: Learn to refine, fire, bend, and harden your metalwork for a durable and professional look.

Assembly & Tumbling: Understand how to assemble your earring components and achieve a brilliant shine through tumbling.

This class is perfect for anyone looking to express their individuality through handcrafted jewelry. You'll leave with not only a stunning pair of hoop earrings but also the confidence and skills to continue designing your own unique pieces. It's a rewarding journey from raw materials to wearable art that you won't want to miss.

This class is suitable for beginners with a willingness to learn new techniques.

 IMPORTANT INFO:

Kit: 15g Project X .999 silver clay, 4" .925 20g wire. Kit fee is included with registration!

This class introduces the fundamentals of soft soldering, a versatile technique commonly used in jewelry and small metal projects. Students will learn how to join metals using low-temperature solder, making this method ideal for working with delicate components, mixed materials, and found objects that cannot withstand the heat of traditional hard soldering.
Topics covered include solder types, flux, heat control, surface preparation, safety practices, and basic tool use. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will create a stunning pair of earrings while developing confidence in all areas of soft solder design and technique..
This class is perfect for beginners and for makers looking to expand their jewelry skills without the need for high-heat torches or advanced equipment. No prior soldering experience is required.
Contact Information: Rita Pannulla HCGypsyDesign@gmail.com
Special Notes or requirements: All tools will be supplied by Instructor just bring your creativity.

Come for one or stay and play with baking done throughout the day:
Fresh techniques taught every 30 minutes based on available Metal Leather Kits, and class interest.

Lessons in order of instruction -adaptable based on class interest, available kits, and time.
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Slide
Gum Wrapper charm with hole punching KGM $9.45, KGL $15.09
Arrows, Triangles, Squares, Diamonds, plus Pent, Hex, Sept, and/or Octagonals KGM $9.45
Time permitting: expansion formula, edge smoothing, rivets
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Lucky
Makes FOUR Lucky Stars: KGL $15.09
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Quartz
FOUR strips to wrap TWO quartz points: KGL $15.09,
Swatches Fold Lock: Fortune
Fortune Cookie: KCS $10.19
Swatches Fold Lock: OriGin
Origami: crane, cup, fishy… KQS (25mm) $10.06 , KQM $15.47 , KQJ (49mm) $38.66
Time permitting: embeddables, edge softening,
Advanced strips intro Fold Lock: TrapWrap, Innerlink and BowToggle
TrapWrap, Innerlink OR BowToggle introduction with 2 strips: KFS $
Quilling with 2 strips: KFS 3mm $ -bring your own quilling tools
Appliqué: Add faux rivets and other decoration
Appliqué Rivets KAB $1/10, and other decorative applications


NEWBIES and MASTERS: Do YOU enjoy clean crafts you can carry in your pocket and do in your lap? Consider flexible materials like PAPER, Yarn, Fabric, Leather, Crepe, Wire, Ribbon, Dough, Vinyl and others, then think about how easily each is manipulated into art using various techniques to Mold, Fold, Weave, Wrap, Quill, Mill, Twist, Bend, Macrame, Origami, Kirigami, Appliqué, Punch, Embroider, Emboss (cold)… Well, guess what?!? YOU may be able to do it with fine silver! Come CLAY with #foldableSILVER, push boundaries and ask questions. Watch and do Appliqué, Origami and Fold Lock joinery techniques to volumize your repertoire and unique components.

Bring your ideas, designs, experience, sketches, books, diagrams, and any technique-specific tools, like quillers, templates, armatures... *YOU will likely have great success IF your project works with index card thickness -test it first or test on-site. “Keep It Small & Simple designs,” KISS’d, work best:) Plan within the raw materials’ max of 39x198mm or 74x74mm.

Metal Leather Kits are DRY clay with NO sticky mess and NO danger. These trading card kits include simple instructions and are small enough to do in your lap as you Take flight to Make on a plane then Bake off! Enjoy freedom to luxury craft most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from Art Wabi Sabi. SHARE your joy with friends and family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold and Fire event to teach these methods of material manipulation.

YOU will get to design, create and assemble your own fine silver art; kiln-fire; and, tumble. Or take them with you to fire and/or finish. Plan to take all your 3D creations - fired or not.

Kit fees: I have project-based Metal Leather Kits of #foldableSILVER starting around $5. Plus unadulterated Art Clay Silver Paper-Type [and lump] for sale at last year’s prices!!! You may bring your own findings but no Art Clay products. Some fireable gems, embeddables and findings are available to purchase.

I will bring tweezers, practice paper, origami reference library and shaped paper punches -bring yours! [Additionally, for those who purchase ACS Paper-Type, I will bring dividers, scalpels, rulers and mats for you to cut, be sure to ASK for ProtectoFilm. Plus supervised use of 50mm rolling mill and textures.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Contact Information: info@KimStruve.org, KimStruve@gmail.com, or text 262-960-3000

Come for one or stay and play with baking done throughout the day:
Fresh techniques taught every 30 minutes based on available Metal Leather Kits, and class interest.

Lessons in order of instruction -adaptable based on class interest, available kits, and time.
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Slide
Gum Wrapper charm with hole punching KGM $9.45, KGL $15.09
Arrows, Triangles, Squares, Diamonds, plus Pent, Hex, Sept, and/or Octagonals KGM $9.45
Time permitting: expansion formula, edge smoothing, rivets
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Lucky
Makes FOUR Lucky Stars: KGL $15.09
Strips (4) Fold Lock: Quartz
FOUR strips to wrap TWO quartz points: KGL $15.09,
Swatches Fold Lock: Fortune
Fortune Cookie: KCS $10.19
Swatches Fold Lock: OriGin
Origami: crane, cup, fishy… KQS (25mm) $10.06 , KQM $15.47 , KQJ (49mm) $38.66
Time permitting: embeddables, edge softening,
Advanced strips intro Fold Lock: TrapWrap, Innerlink and BowToggle
TrapWrap, Innerlink OR BowToggle introduction with 2 strips: KFS $
Quilling with 2 strips: KFS 3mm $ -bring your own quilling tools
Appliqué: Add faux rivets and other decoration
Appliqué Rivets KAB $1/10, and other decorative applications


NEWBIES and MASTERS: Do YOU enjoy clean crafts you can carry in your pocket and do in your lap? Consider flexible materials like PAPER, Yarn, Fabric, Leather, Crepe, Wire, Ribbon, Dough, Vinyl and others, then think about how easily each is manipulated into art using various techniques to Mold, Fold, Weave, Wrap, Quill, Mill, Twist, Bend, Macrame, Origami, Kirigami, Appliqué, Punch, Embroider, Emboss (cold)… Well, guess what?!? YOU may be able to do it with fine silver! Come CLAY with #foldableSILVER, push boundaries and ask questions. Watch and do Appliqué, Origami and Fold Lock joinery techniques to volumize your repertoire and unique components.

Bring your ideas, designs, experience, sketches, books, diagrams, and any technique-specific tools, like quillers, templates, armatures... *YOU will likely have great success IF your project works with index card thickness -test it first or test on-site. “Keep It Small & Simple designs,” KISS’d, work best:) Plan within the raw materials’ max of 39x198mm or 74x74mm.

Metal Leather Kits are DRY clay with NO sticky mess and NO danger. These trading card kits include simple instructions and are small enough to do in your lap as you Take flight to Make on a plane then Bake off! Enjoy freedom to luxury craft most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from Art Wabi Sabi. SHARE your joy with friends and family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold and Fire event to teach these methods of material manipulation.

YOU will get to design, create and assemble your own fine silver art; kiln-fire; and, tumble. Or take them with you to fire and/or finish. Plan to take all your 3D creations - fired or not.

Kit fees: I have project-based Metal Leather Kits of #foldableSILVER starting around $5. Plus unadulterated Art Clay Silver Paper-Type [and lump] for sale at last year’s prices!!! You may bring your own findings but no Art Clay products. Some fireable gems, embeddables and findings are available to purchase.

I will bring tweezers, practice paper, origami reference library and shaped paper punches -bring yours! [Additionally, for those who purchase ACS Paper-Type, I will bring dividers, scalpels, rulers and mats for you to cut, be sure to ASK for ProtectoFilm. Plus supervised use of 50mm rolling mill and textures.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Description:
Celebrate summer. Get in the mood to par-tay whether it be at the beach, the back patio or running errands around town. Bring man's best friend.
Duration: 4 hours, no break.

Free workshop!

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Discover the creative possibilities of base metal clay in this hands-on earring workshop with instructor Tammy Honaman. You’ll design and create a pair of sculptural, textured earrings while learning essential metal clay techniques.

Using base metal clay, you’ll explore texturing, shaping, drying, and refining your pieces before firing. You'll also learn how to assemble your earrings with ear threads and jump rings for a polished, wearable finish. Whether you lean toward minimalist or bold, this project is a versatile way to express your personal design style.

 
Skills You'll Learn:

Basics of handling and forming base metal clay

Applying texture and dimensional design elements

Drying, refining, and prepping for kiln firing

Post-fire finishing: polishing, patina, and assembly

Assembling finished earrings

Description :
If you haven’t yet learned to solder but would like to incorporate natural stones in your work, this class is for you! In this class you will design your own pendant that features a beautiful cabochon stone. You will learn how to anchor bezel wire securely, construct an attractive bail and finally how to set a stone.

Inspired by the iconic earrings worn by Rebecca in Ted Lasso, this workshop blends contemporary design with artisan techniques to create a pair of striking, modern friction tube earrings. These aren’t just statement earrings—they’re conversation starters.

In this hands-on class, students will begin by designing and forming their own fine silver metal clay elements to feature on the front and back of each earring. Once fired, you'll dive into precision fabrication techniques: filing, and bending sterling silver tubing using a pliers and miter vise, and learning how to solder the tube cleanly and securely to your fired clay components. From there, you'll fit and solder the 20g sterling wire, bend it into shape, and finish with polishing and optional patina.

What You'll Learn:

How to design and create fine silver components with metal clay

Tube filing, and bending techniques using .925 tubing

Soldering on metal clay

Techniques for friction-fit wire fabrication and shaping

Finishing, polishing, and patination for a modern, professional look

How to achieve balance, symmetry, and visual impact in wearable sculpture


Why Take This Class:
This is more than just a jewelry project—it's a deep dive into mixed media techniques that combine fine silver artistry with precision metalwork. You'll leave with a unique, high-impact pair of earrings and a versatile new skill set that bridges the gap between metal clay and traditional silversmithing. If you’re ready to take your jewelry to the next level, this class is for you.

Kit: Each student will receive Project X .999 15 grams, .925 tube and .925 wire. Kit fee is included in the registration price!

Description:

The central focal is a similar shape to a handheld mirror. The surreal cab of a woman with a castle on her head was selected in anticipation of European travel. Since castle pastures frequently have sheep, I took that thought and literally turned it on its head by adding a sheep to the bezel. Bead embroidery pairs well with freeform beading, it gives a more organic look that might not be achieved with other forms of beading. If you have some bead embroidery experience but haven't yet combined it with freeform, try this beginner-friendly project. Focal elements will be bezeled and then assembled via freeform peyote and a spiral peyote neckband.

Duration: 5 hours with break.

Techniques: Peyote bezels, flat peyote, and spiral peyote, brick stitch edging for bead embroidered components.

Kits are not required but will be available. Green Castle Kits include the mirror-shaped central focal with cylinder beads to bezel it, two cabochons for star-shaped bead woven focals, a seed bead mix pack and lobster claw closure. Bead mix packs contain 15-11-10-8/0 seed beads, chips and miscellaneous bits for interest. Not included in the kit: Stones 22-28mm (please bring your own focals in the color theme) and the sheep is optional.

A Bead embroidery pendant! All beads, stiff felt, backing and cabochons added with chain!

Free workshop!

This class is a full six hours so that a small group (enrollment is limited to eight) of students can be
carefully and calmly coached through a simple series of steps that combine to create a
sophisticated piece of jewelry. We will take a short break at a mutually agreed upon time in the middle of the day.

Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will create this entire pendant, including the bezel, the background texture, and the bail. You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a flat back cabochon stone, and it should not be too big or too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!

Using a custom fabricated bezel, you will set a cabochon gem on your pendant, and finally you will learn to make your own bail and to suspend your pendant kinetically from its chain using a heat riveting technique.

You will construct the pendant from sheet and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, granulation, stone setting, and polishing.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.

You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class, along with complete
resource lists. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at
studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery-
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Make a custom bezel for any stone
Solder bezel to base
Hammer texturing
Create a riveted foldover bail
Controlling solder flow
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.

Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

Make a charming wire wrapped angel that carries warmth and meaning. This project is perfect if you want to create something personal, a small symbol of care, gratitude, or protection. You will learn simple weaving and shaping techniques while adding a gemstone or Czech glass bead as a bright accent.

Your finished angel can be worn as a pendant, used as an ornament, or given as a thoughtful handmade gift, an easy and enjoyable way to explore wire artistry.

Design and create a set of versatile fine silver elements in this hands-on metal clay workshop with instructor Tammy Honaman. You’ll create a textured bail, a shank-back button (used here as a pendant), and a dimensional charm—all using fine silver metal clay.

While your pieces fire in the kiln, Tammy will demonstrate the Viking knit, showing how to create a coordinating chain for your finished components. Whether you’re new to metal clay or building your skills, this workshop gives you the knowledge to create cohesive, wearable elements you can adapt to any jewelry project.

Skills You'll Learn:

Rolling, shaping, and texturing fine silver metal clay

Creating a functional bail, shank-style button, and charm

Refining, kiln firing, and finishing techniques

Assembling metal clay components into a jewelry design

Bonus: Viking knit chain-making demo during firing

Unleash your creativity and make your first fine silver jewelry—your way.

Forget cookie-cutter jewelry; in this class, you'll command fine silver to bend to your will, crafting unique hoops that scream you.

Dive headfirst into the captivating realm of metal clay with Rebel Silver, a dynamic workshop meticulously designed for both the curious beginner and the seasoned maker eager to embrace a revolutionary material. Prepare to be empowered as you master the fundamental techniques of manipulating fine silver clay. From the initial roll-out to the exhilarating moment of torch firing, you'll gain hands-on experience in texturing, cutting, and shaping your visions into tangible forms. Specifically, you'll focus on creating not just a pair, but your perfect pair (or more!) of custom hoop earrings. Imagine crafting delicate ear cuffs that whisper elegance, or bold, quarter-sized hoops that demand attention – the design possibilities are truly limitless. Beyond the clay itself, you'll also learn the essential skills of shaping sterling silver wire into professional-quality earring findings and discover the transformative power of polishing and patina to add the final, exquisite touches to your creations.

In this class, you will learn to

Confidently handle and manipulate fine silver metal clay to achieve a variety of forms.

Master essential techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, and shaping the clay.

Safely and effectively torch-fire your metal clay creations to transform them into pure silver.

Skillfully shape sterling silver wire to create secure and stylish earring findings.

Apply professional polishing techniques to bring out the inherent shine of fine silver.

Experiment with patina solutions to add depth, contrast, and a unique aesthetic to your jewelry.

Develop a strong understanding of the unique properties and potential of metal clay as a jewelry medium.

Why settle for store-bought when you can forge wearable art that truly reflects your individual style? Rebel Silver is your gateway to unlocking boundless creativity in jewelry making. You'll leave not just with stunning, handcrafted earrings, but with the core skills and confidence to continue exploring the exciting possibilities of metal clay and wirework. This class is your invitation to break free from the mold and craft jewelry that is authentically, unapologetically you.

Kit: Each student will receive Project X .999 15 grams and .925 wire. Kit fee is included with registration.

Description Rockin' Bezels: Rock a new bezel in your bead work for added pizazz and impact. These bead embroidered Peyote components are easier then they look, anyone can make one with a little time and patience. After class, use your finished component as a pendent, brooch, earrings, applique or whatever you can dream-up. "Green Castle" class participants may like to use this class to get a jump on bezeling and design considerations for that project. Green Castle kits may be picked-up in this class or sent to you with prior arrangement.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.


Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.

In this evening class we will be coloring a group of Shrinkets to assemble a lovely pair of virtually weightless earrings.
The basis of this class is to promote how little pigment we sometimes need to create a glow that bounces through the mostly clear shrink plastic.

"Color Explosion "Using Ana Bronze colorful focals and create either with faces or skull options. Bead embroidery on stiff felt and attached to either on canvas or leather bracelets. Basic bead embroidery, peyote and freeform peyote. Also backing is ultrasuede and a box clasp along with colorful instructions is included! This class is often focused on the skill of student and your own creativity! Faces and skulls are various colors to chose from!

This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.

In this class, you will learn how to create a tube set gemstone pendant in silver using just a butane
torch--simple equipment you can safely use at home.

Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will create this entire pendant. Using a purchased tube setting, you will also add a faceted gem to your pendant, and finally you will learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.

You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a calibrated 5 mm faceted round stone, and it
should not be too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!

You will construct the pendant from sheet and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, stone setting, and polishing.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a list of tools for purchase if you choose. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at
studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery-
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Soldering
Filing
Texturing
Calibrated faceted gemstone setting
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

Effortless Elegance Bracelet

Create an elegant wire bracelet that reflects your personal style. In this hands-on workshop, students build confidence with wire and learn how simple components, color, and balance come together to form a beautiful, wearable design.

You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind bracelet — and skills you can use again and again.

In this class, you will transform a simple silver disc and a copper star into a show stopping mixed metal pendant, so useful in these days of soaring precious metal prices!

You will hammer texture your silver disc, and then learn how to “tin” your copper star to attach it to
your base silver disc. I will also show you several techniques for controlling solder flow. Once you have soldered on your copper star, we will fabricate a fine silver granule and add that to the center of the pendant for a final mixed metals flourish.

Once the pendant is complete, we will use a dapping block to shape it attractively and then you will
learn to polish your completed jewelry using affordable and approachable tools and techniques.

You will construct the necklace from sheet metal stampings using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, and polishing.

This class is appropriate for total beginners but also has much to offer a more advanced jewelry student.

All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class and a complete resource list. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at studiominerock@gmail.com .

Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!

Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Applique Soldering
Hole punching
Hammer texturing
Granulation formation
Controlling solder flow
Dapping your work
Polishing

No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.

Description:
NEWBIES Unblock your creativity as YOU design and create your own fine silver beauties combining the latest innovations in luxury art materials and award-winning Struve Fold Lock techniques. Come PLAY alongside their forgetive developer in this valuable workshop where YOU design and make your own fine jewelry with Metal Leather Kits of recycled fine silver and guidance of Master Metal Bender Kim Struve.

Metal Leather Kits trading card kits are small enough to make on a plane then bake off! Enjoy freedom to create most anywhere with these #foldableSILVER kits from ArtWabiSabi. SHARE your joy with friends & family: invite them to these workshops, send gift kits in the mail for no extra postage, even host a profitable Fold & Fire event to teach the Struve Fold Locks.

YOU will learn to design, fold and assemble your own fine silver art with simple folding lessons. Several class projects include making wire and folded findings, gems and other inclusions, the expansion formula and gentle metalsmithing.


Special Notes or requirements: Fine motor skills and clear vision are necessary.
**Bring jumpring pliers or reserve one of four sets.
Bring your preferred lighting and/or magnification.
No drinks in work area and no rotary tools in class.