If you've ever wanted to learn to make your own jewellery using wire come and join one of my classes. Start with the basics of making loops at the ends of pieces of wire used to join beads and components together in all types of jewellery and various other items. Then move on to more wire working techniques and projects.
The classes are being held at Beadazzle, a fabulous bead and craft shop in Birkenhead, on the North Shore, Auckland. Anne Marks is the lovely owner and she'd be delighted to take your booking. See the bottom of the page for how to make your booking.
(Beginner Level)
Learn foundation skills with tools to make the perfect wire loops, useful for many purposes in jewellery making, including earring dangles, pendants on necklaces, and charms for bracelets. Advance further to learn the secrets of wrapped loops to give extra strength and finish to your projects. Then combine with beads to make earrings and/or a linked bracelet.
2 hours each class
$30 class fee + materials
Class Dates: (choose one from the following dates)
Saturday, 3 November, 10am-12noon
Friday, 9 November, 10am-12noon
Monday, 10 December, 7-9pm
Tools and materials for learning techniques provided.
Material cost for beads and findings selected for pieces made (beads range from $0.05 to $35 each - spend as much or as little as you wish!).
$10 deposit per class required to secure your place in the class. Remainder of fee payable at the class.
Wire Wrapped Beads
(Intermediate Level)
Build on your foundation skills, and learn to use wire in a sculptural way to wrap and adorn your beads. Learn up to 5 different wire wraps to create the components to make a stunning unique necklace, or to combine as the feature with other beads.
2 hours each class
$30 class fee + materials
Class Dates: (choose one from the following dates)
Saturday, 17 November, 10am-12noon
Friday, 23 November, 10am-12noon
Tools and materials for learning techniques provided.
Material cost for beads and findings selected for pieces made (beads range from $0.05 to $35 each - spend as much or as little as you wish!).
$10 deposit per class required to secure your place in the class. Remainder of fee payable at the class. See booking details below.
Woven Wire Bracelet
(Intermediate Level)
Learn to shape a wire bangle from scratch and decorate with a modified soumak weave design in wire. Have fun with texture, colour, and shape to make a delicate and unique bracelet!
2 hours each class
$30 class fee + materials
Class Dates: (choose one from the following dates)
Monday, 19 November, 1-3pm
Monday, 3 December, 10am-12noon
Tools and materials for learning techniques provided.
Material cost for beads and findings selected for pieces made.
$10 deposit per class required to secure your place in the class. Remainder of fee payable at the class. See booking details below.
Tree of Life Pendant
(Intermediate Level)
Learn to create a framework form then get twisting with wire of different gauge and colours to create a unique pendant piece, reflective of you. Include beads to enhance if you wish.
2 hours each class
$30 class fee + materials
Class Dates: (choose one from the following dates)
Saturday, 24 November, 1-3pm
Sunday, 9 December, 10am-12noon
Monday, 17 December, 7-9pm
Tools and materials for learning techniques provided.
Material cost for beads and findings selected for pieces made.
$10 deposit per class required to secure your place in the class. Remainder of fee payable at the class. See booking details below.
All classes will take place at Beadazzle, Shop 3, 27 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead.
3-hour free parking is available in the carpark building of Highbury Mall, which is just a few doors away from Beadazzle. Entry to the carpark is from Birkenhead Ave, or Mokoia Rd.
Email:
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Phone:
480 7437 or 027 429 3203
In Store:
Shop 3, 27 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead.
Deposit must be received at least 3 days before the class to secure your place. Eftpos or credit card payment of deposit only accepted in store. Bookings made in store will be confirmed immediately.
If you book by phone or email, we will send you Beadazzle’s bank account details for payment of the deposit. Once your deposit is received, we will email or phone you to confirm your place in the class. Please note, your booking is not finalised until you have received this confirmation, and confirmations will be given on a first-come-first-served basis.
A minimum of 4 bookings are required for a class to take place. Maximum for any class is 7 participants.
All deposits are non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by Beadazzle.