Kaska Firor teaching Intro into Wirework and Teardrop Pendant!
This workshop is an introduction to the basics of wire weaving. In the morning, students will explore the two main weaves and make several samples to take home. Some of the samples students make can be used to make earrings or necklaces. The instructor will provide examples for students to take photos of. In the afternoon, students will put their newly acquired skills to the test by creating the Teardrop Pendant. In addition to the class demos, all instructions will be provided in written and illustrated handouts.
You will need to purchase a kit for this class that includes all wire needed, some chain and top drilled teardrop stone. Copper kit - $43. Copper (intro)/Fine Silver $53. Please bring cash for check for kit payment to Kaska.
Please bring to class:
1. Wire cutters (shop tools available if you need them)
2. Chain nose pliers (available to borrow)
3. Flat nose pliers (available to borrow)
4. Wire straightener plier (Available to borrow)
5. Ruler
6. Permanent marker (fine or medium tip)
7. Recommended: magnificationif needed. (task lamp and work mat provided for use by Bead-Therapy).
You will need to purchase a kit for this class that includes all wire needed, some chain and top drilled teardrop stone. Copper kit - $43. Copper (intro)/Fine Silver $53. Please bring cash for check for kit payment to Kaska.
Please bring to class:
1. Wire cutters (shop tools available if you need them)
2. Chain nose pliers (available to borrow)
3. Flat nose pliers (available to borrow)
4. Wire straightener plier (Available to borrow)
5. Ruler
6. Permanent marker (fine or medium tip)
7. Recommended: magnificationif needed. (task lamp and work mat provided for use by Bead-Therapy).
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Basic simple wire skills would be helpful (like making a wrapped loop for earrings)
Materials Included:
Kit purchase required for class. Kit includes illustrations/instructions, wire, and stone.
Instructor Name:
Kaska Firor
Instructor Bio:
Kaska Firor is a jewelry artist, author and an educator. She has been working with wire for over 20 years and isa recipient of many awards for her intricately woven jewelry. Among others, she is a two-time first place winner in the wire category in Bead Dreams Competition at the Bead and Button Show.
Kaska is the author and co-author of two books, Freeform Wire Woven Jewelry and Wire & Fire. Her work has also been published in several other books and trade magazines such as Art Jewelry, Step-By-Step Wire, Bead Style, Lapidary Journal and SNAG's Jewelry and Metalsmithing Survey.
Kaska teaches at national conventions, as well as jewelry schools and studios throughout the United States.
See Kaska's work at: www.designsbykaska.com and www.facebook.com/designsbykaska
Contact Kaska at kaska@designsbykaska.com
Kaska is the author and co-author of two books, Freeform Wire Woven Jewelry and Wire & Fire. Her work has also been published in several other books and trade magazines such as Art Jewelry, Step-By-Step Wire, Bead Style, Lapidary Journal and SNAG's Jewelry and Metalsmithing Survey.
Kaska teaches at national conventions, as well as jewelry schools and studios throughout the United States.
See Kaska's work at: www.designsbykaska.com and www.facebook.com/designsbykaska
Contact Kaska at kaska@designsbykaska.com
Kaska Firor teaching Intro into Wirework and Teardrop Pendant!
Cost:
$ 120.00
Kit is required for this class- Copper cost is $43, Copper (intro)/Fine silver cost is $53 and include illustrations, instructions, stone for pendant and all wire needed.
Kit is required for this class- Copper cost is $43, Copper (intro)/Fine silver cost is $53 and include illustrations, instructions, stone for pendant and all wire needed.