Friday, 10:30-1:30pm - Wingra Room

Wired Bracelet
Syl Mauerman/SassySessories

I love my wire free flowing and rather abstract however, I will certainly instruct you on the “real” way to work your wire into a herringbone weave bangle. We will do some hammering, wrapping and wire forming for this bracelet. Free form it or make it sophisticated-your choice.
Please Bring: 6-7 flat stones with holes large enough for 18 g. wire. ½-3/4” stones work best, 18 gauge half hard wire (32”)-sterling, copper, Artistic all work, 24 gauge dead soft wire (60”) can match the 18g wire or contrast. Artistic and copper wire will work. For sterling it should specifically be dead soft. Ruler Flush Cutter, Round nose pliers Permanent Marker, Chain nose plier, Flat nose pliers, Level: Advanced

Advanced Levels welcome

 

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Friday, 10-1pm - Monona Room

Butterfly Bracelet
Sue Ripsch

The Butterfly Bracelet reminds one of a string of butterflies encircling ones wrist. They seem to float and dance as ones wrist moves. It is as beautiful as it is fun to make. Sterling silver jump rings to complete the bracelet are provided.
Supplies Required by Students: 1 pair chain nose pliers; 1 pair flat nose pliers; clasp; beading mat; task lamp (optional)

All skill levels welcome

 

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Friday, 10-12pm - Board Room

Faux Glass Embellishments
Wisconsin artists Sandi and Lynn Obertin

During this class you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing art material that looks like stained glass! It is textured on one side and smooth on the other side. This faux glass art material is actually plastic and can be cut easily with a pair of scissors! It is fun and easy to work with! And, best of all the results are stunning!

The Obertins will share their secrets for creating awesome dichroic glass effects that are perfect for jewelry making. The pieces may stand alone or may be incorporated with beadwork later.
Please bring a sturdy pair of scissors (small and large blade sizes, if possible).
All additional supplies including jewelry findings will be provided. Students will receive a class pack of supplies to use during the class and may take the leftovers home to create additional pieces.
NOTE: Students may need to pick their art pieces up at the end of the day or the next morning.

All skill levels are welcome.

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Friday, 12:30-2:30pm - Board Room

Beads Of Clay
Wisconsin artists Sandi & Lynn Obertin

Friday, 3-5pm - Board Room

Polymer Clay Pendants
Wisconsin artists Lynn & Sandi Obertin

For many years the Obertin Family made their living as clay artists working with kiln fired stoneware, earthenware and porcelain clay bodies. About 20 years ago polymer clay crept its way into the Obertin studio. Working with polymer clay 20 years ago presented some real challenges but also had a lot of appeal because of its forgiving nature; the fact that it does not have to be kiln fired; its portability; ease of coloring (no messy glazes to mix) and ability to accept non-clay accents.
Through trial and error the Obertins learned a lot about working with polymer clay and will share a lot of great tips with you during this fun filled and technique packed class.
The focus will be on attention to fine detail as we create one of a kind pendants and learn to incorporate non-clay accents.
Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of Rubber Nature texture mats and Clay Molds, findings and colorants.
NOTE: All new claywork will stop a half hour before the end of the class so that everything can be baked. Students may continue to work on topical color designs during this time.
Students please bring: fresh clay blade and a pair of scissors.

All art supplies will be provided.

All skill levels welcome.

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Friday, 6-8pm - Waubesa Room

Argentium Silver and Gold European 
Half Persian 4-in-1 Bracelet 
Diane Miller of Diane Miller Designs

Students will be working with Diane's hand coiled, cut and polished   Argentium   sterling silver jump rings and 14k gold filled jump rings to weave this bracelet.
Students may complete this bracelet in class.
Materials provided - Argentium Sterling silver jump rings , 14k gold filled jump rings, clasp, step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Supplies to Bring: Two pair of flat nose, smooth jaw, jewelry pliers.  Beading mat, magnifiers.

Intermediate skill level  - Students must have prior chain maille experience. 

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