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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, we will cleverly combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, buttons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects and let Bonnie Arkin inspire your creativity. You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string....
Inspired by the little treasures you save and love,...
Read moreTuesday Jan 14th, 9:30am - 11:30am
(8 sessions)at Bead In Hand - Oak Park 145 Harrison St, Illinois City, Illinois 60304
If you know how to thread a needle and follow a basic sewing pattern, off-loom bead weaving will have familiar techniques. But don't worry--these classes are designed to get you started regardless of prior experience with a needle! Students will Learn: This class teaches the basics of seed beading and students will learn about the different types...
If you know how to thread a needle and follow a basic...
Read moreMonday Dec 16th, 2pm - 5pm
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
First uncover the jewelry basics: sawing, filing, soldering, as well as finishing and patinas. Then, we'll build on your design skills, learning to find inspiration and create ideas that you will then produce with your newly acquired talents. Take home a piece you can be proud of!
First uncover the jewelry basics: sawing, filing,...
Read moreFriday Jan 10th, 9:30am - 12:30pm
(5 sessions)at Bead In Hand - Oak Park 145 Harrison St, Illinois City, Illinois 60304
Great for beginners, netting is simpler and faster than it appears. Students will Learn: How to follow a basic netting pattern How to identify which bead their needle passes through for each step How to add thread How to finish and attach (or make) a clasp By the end of class students will have completed: Students won't complete the necklace...
Great for beginners, netting is simpler and faster...
Read moreThursday Dec 19th, 3pm - 5:30pm
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Perfect for beginning students interested in learning how to make one-of-a-kind jewelry. Learn basic fabrication skills, such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, finishing, soldering, riveting, basic stone setting and color on metal techniques. Expect to complete your own bracelets, rings, necklaces and more!
Perfect for beginning students interested in learning...
Read moreMonday Jan 6th, 9:30am - 12:30pm
(5 sessions)at Bead In Hand - Oak Park 145 Harrison St, Illinois City, Illinois 60304
Kumihimo is a great travel project. Everything gets prepared in advance so you have a neat package that doesn't require extra tools and doesn't take a lot of space. Students will Learn: How to place their cords on the kumihimo disk How to add weights for proper tension The basic pattern for moving the cords and adding beads to create a beaded...
Kumihimo is a great travel project. Everything gets...
Read moreSunday Dec 15th, 1:30pm - 4pm
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
This class is for those students who have participated in Rejuvenated Jewelry and are ready to learn more techniques and explore many creative ideas. We create spectacular jewelry from vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china. Bring your grandma’s jewelry box and collected treasures. Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of...
This class is for those students who have participated...
Read moreTuesday Jan 14th, 12pm - 2pm
(8 sessions)at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Using metal stamps is the perfect way to create a personalized piece of jewelry with words, textures and creative designs. Learn how to create one-of-a-kind ring for everyday wear – perfect for gifts or yourself! We will cover the basics of metal stamping, texturing, filing, sanding, soldering and patinas. Expect to make at least one ring. ...
Using metal stamps is the perfect way to create a...
Read moreFriday Feb 21st, 1pm - 4pm
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
If you are looking to create something special, personal and outstanding; combining 3D printing and laser cutting is the perfect vehicle to create a custom piece of jewelry. We will experiment designing complicated yet delicate meshes, utilize acrylic or wood as materials and make some bold new statements you just can’t achieve with other methods....
If you are looking to create something special, personal...
Read moreSaturday Mar 7th, 1pm - 4pm
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Learn the basics of silicone mold making. Create one- and two-part molds from a variety silicones and rubbers, either taken from a created or found object. A variety of materials can be used alongside our molds, including wax, plastic, clay, plaster, and concrete. Designed to help you with production and will allow you to make multiples quicker, whether...
Learn the basics of silicone mold making. Create...
Read moreThursday Jan 9th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
(5 sessions)at Bead In Hand - Oak Park 145 Harrison St, Illinois City, Illinois 60304
Basic Stringing will show you the nitty-gritty of beading wires and crimp beads, with plenty of practice making secure finishes using a crimp tool. Written instructions, diagrams and helpful tips are included with your finished project. Students will learn: Elements of necklace and bracelet design Features of different clasps and closures ...
Basic Stringing will show you the nitty-gritty of...
Read moreat Bead In Hand - Oak Park 145 Harrison St, Illinois City, Illinois 60304
Basic Earring Design is a great way to start working with wire. Learn how to make simple loops, wrapped loops, and dangles -- techniques that can be used in a wide variety of jewelry designs. You'll also get written instructions with diagrams to take home so you'll always have refresher information handy. Students will learn: The elements...
Basic Earring Design is a great way to start working...
Read moreat Linda Z's Sewing Center - Arlington Heights 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60005
Embellishing with Swarovski crystals creates a one-of-a-kind piece that, if it's even available in stores, would be outrageous! Now you can learn to do it easily, beautifully & inexpensively! Note: Kits and supplies to be purchased at the center.
Embellishing with Swarovski crystals creates a one-of-a-kind...
Read moreat Bead In Hand - Oak Park 145 Harrison St, Illinois City, Illinois 60304
The basic spiral rope is classic. It works well on its own as a bracelet or necklace, is easy to dress up or down with bead choices and offers numerous variations. This class is for you if: You've done a little seed beading and you're ready to expand You're new to seed beading and ready to get started You want to learn a simple seed bead...
The basic spiral rope is classic. It works well...
Read moreat GnarWare Workshop - Lower West Side 1838 West Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60608
Make a pile of beads! Join use for two hours of bead making that might extend into a day of bead making. This workshop includes about 20-30 minutes of demo, and then participants can work independently for the rest of the time (or day) making beads. Includes 3 pounds of clay, tools, underglaze, and glaze.
Make a pile of beads! Join use for two hours of bead...
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