We will be creating hooped dangle earrings. You will learn methods of wire work, soldering, forming, and finishing using basic hand tools and surface embellishments.
Because we are working with wire, the soldering will be delicate but allow for a great experience in heat control and set up. You will be forming and finishing with methods that you can incorporate in later metal work. This is a fun beginner class where you will walk away with a lovely set of earrings!
All materials to make your earrings will be provided. Cindy will have a kit with all the necessary tools for each student to borrow during the workshop.
Because of the unforeseen future of COVID-19 this is our first in-house workshop since March 2020 and have limited it to a Maximum of 4 students. When the instructor approaches under 6ft to view students work she will be wearing a mask. We will ask that each student sign a waiver before the workshop starts with COVID-19 guidelines and liabilities while taking the workshop in our facility.
ARTIST BIO:
Creating original jewelry that enhances your felling of delight and remembrance, that can be handed down through generations, brings me great joy.
As a child I was driven to create with my hands. I loved working with clay, painting, fabrics, all sorts of materials. Always inspired by the nature around me, its colors and shapes giving way to more ideas.
Although life sometimes gets in the way, I always kept creativity a part of my lifestyle. While spending the last 30 plus years as a businesswoman in the financial services industry, I always tried to find time to nurture my creativity. One of my loves was working with stained glass as I was drawn to the beautiful colors and textures.
In 2006 I was introduced to lampwork glass and was fascinated with it. I was hooked! It took me several years to gather all the proper equipment but once I had, I enjoyed every minute I was able to sit in my garage studio and make glass beads. Primary self-taught but once I felt comfortable enough, I stared taking weekend classes with well-known lampwork artists. I was privileged to be taught by Kristina Logan, Heather Trimlett and Pati Walton.
It was when I learned how to make glass cabochons which took me in a whole new direct in jewelry making. I had been stringing my beads, but now I needed to learn how to set my cabochons to create the type of piece I wanted. I dove into silversmithing, primary self-taught with the help of YouTube!
I then discovered how I could use my own mandala patterns in my jewelry making. This helped me to gain my own voice in my jewelry designs.
“My work brings balance to my life and happiness to my soul. I hope the same will happen to all the women and men that delight in my pieces”
