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A NOTICE ABOUT OUR CLASSES - Monday, January 11, 2010

I would like to thank all of our loyal students for seeing us through our first two years of jewelry making classes.  We couldn’t have done it without you!  You inspired us to reach for bigger and better and we have been overwhelmed by your talent and creativity. 

With growth, comes change.  Starting in January 2010 we will be clearly delineating levels for each of our classes.  You will see a series of classes offered for beginner, intermediate and advanced students.  Of course, advanced students are welcome in all levels to brush up on their skills, but we would ask beginners to be realistic about their skills in choosing classes.  We want you to be happy and have success, not be frustrated.  Only you know your own frustration level and we are happy to have you in any class that you feel you are ready for. 

As always, we ask your cooperation in arriving to classes on time.  If you need to select materials, please allow yourself enough time prior to the starting time to gather your supplies.  We are going to try to keep to the two hour class time as much as possible this year and an on time start will help us achieve this goal.

We would like to add “series” classes to advance your skills in specific areas.  Please let Camille know if you are interested in a PMC, Resin, Glass Fusing or Mixed Media series.  Once we have a core group we will schedule these classes at your convenience.  Keep in mind that we will grow each class on techniques learned with class prior.  Attendance will be necessary to keep up.  Projects may take more that one class session to complete.

We hope these changes will be beneficial to you.  We are always looking for your input and suggestions.  Keep your creative juices flowing!!

Camille and Staff

 
  
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All classes require a $10 deposit to reserve your space. Please reserve at least one week in advance to assure that the class will run. Deposits are non-refundable, but may be applied to a future class in case of an unforeseen cancellation. Please call 516-612-3595 to reserve your space.


Private Instructions
PRIVATE LESSONS ALWAYS AVAILABLE 
COST IS $35 PER HOUR
PLEASE CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 

 

 

Adult Classes

 

*PLEASE E-MAIL US IF YOU NEED A PICTURE OF ANY LESSON.  IT WILL BE SENT TO YOU AS SOON AS THE SAMPLE IS COMPLETED


 

JUST WRAPPING (BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE)

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 12-2pm 

 

 At customer request (some of my favorite people, I might add), this class will be all about wrapping stones.  Top drilled briolettes, center drilled, large hole, tiny hole…you name it, we are going to wrap it.  Messy wraps are really in right now, so there is nothing to fear here.  Learn how to use pins and wire to create beautiful gemstone drops to add to earrings, necklaces or whatever.  Bring and assortment of stones from your bead soup and tools if you have them…you will need a round nosed and a flat nosed plier and a pair of wire cutters.  Cost is $25. All materials are purchased separately. **PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL TIME FOR THIS CLASS**

MATERIALS LIST
    Assortment of Pins
    Wire 26g and 22g
    Beads of Choice
    Round Nosed Pliers
    Flat Nosed Pliers
    Bench Block (optional)
    Hammer (optional)


SATURDAY BASIC TUTORIALS (ALL LEVELS):
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 2-3 & 3-4PM

Join us for our every other month “Saturday Tutorials” series.  This is the best opportunity to learn a new finishing skill or brush up your techniques.  For one hour we will practice crimping and working with jump rings and for the second hour we will practice wrapping pins.  Join us for one or both.  Remember that practice makes perfect!  Please note that there is no project associated with tutorials.  If you have a started project that you want to finish, please do so after the scheduled tutorial time.   Cost is $5 per tutorial plus materials.

MATERIALS LIST:
    Beading Wire
    Crimp Tubes
    Jump Rings
    Crimping Pliers
    Flat Nose Pliers
    Round Nose Pliers
    Head Pins
    Optional:  Wire (26g)

LADIES NIGHT:  YOU NAME IT (ALL SKILL LEVELS):   
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012, 7-9PM

    Ladies night is just plain, old fun here at Wherefore Art Thou.  Join us this month and we perfect out tool skills as we write out names, messages or whatever you desire in wire for pendants, bracelets and rings.  You see this kind of work being sold at fairs and in SOHO and it is a great way to figure out how to use those tools once and for all.   Project cost is $25 and includes all materials.  The only tool needed tonight is a round nosed and flat nosed plier.   If you own them, please bring them along…if not, we will share ours.   Reservations are required.   Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.  BYOB

METAL CLAY SERIES CLASS (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL):
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012, 2-4pm

This is week five and boy is everyone stepping up their game.  This week we will work in the Pearl Grey Steel clay.  Your pieces look great so far and I can’t wait to see what is created this week. Cost is $210 for 6 classes (payable at $35 each month) and includes firing and polishing.  All basic working supplies will be on hand for your use.  Metal Clay and other materials purchased separately.

MATERIALS LIST
    Mixed Metals Clay (starter kit must be purchased)
    CZ Stones (optional)

NO CLASS SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012
ENJOY THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!


STITCHED BRACELET TBA  (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED):
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012 2-4pm

This one is still on my workbench, but will be announced soon.  You should feel comfortable with a needle and thread for this class.  Cost is $25.  All materials are purchased separately.

MATERIALS LIST
    6 or 10 lb Fireline
    #12 Beading Needle
    Clasp of Choice
    Beads TBA

NO CLASS
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012
JOIN US AT THE HUCKLEBERRY FROLIC…STORE WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS

METAL CLAY SERIES CLASS (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL):
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012, 2-4pm

Welcome to our final week of this series.  This week we will work on a combination piece.  Make sure you do your homework for this class and come prepared with ideas and please reference your compatibility chart while planning your piece. Your pieces look great so far and I can’t wait to see what is created this week. Cost is $210 for 6 classes (payable at $35 each month) and includes firing and polishing.  All basic working supplies will be on hand for your use.  Metal Clay and other materials purchased separately.

MATERIALS LIST
    Mixed Metals Clay (starter kit must be purchased)
    CZ Stones (optional)


LADIES NIGHT:  GYPSY EARRINGS (ALL SKILL LEVELS):   
THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012, 7-9PM

Ladies Night is a blast at Wherefore Art Thou.  Come and join us.  This month we will be putting our wrapping skills to work making this fun pair of earrings.  Messy wraps are preferred for this project, so don’t be afraid.  Our stones will then be dangled from lengths of chain that have wonderful movement and swing.  Project cost is $25 and includes all materials.  Reservations are required.   Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.  BYOB

SNAKE CHARMER CHAIN MAILLE BRACELET PART ONE AND PART TWO (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED):
SATURDAY, JUNE23 AND 30, 2012, 2-4PM

    Yes, you are reading this one right.  This class will be taught over two weeks so that you can take your time with those jumprings.  This is a beautiful, two-tone bracelet that slithers around your wrist.  You will LOVE it.  You should bring your own set of flat nosed pliers for this class, as you will be working with them continuously.  Also, you must be familiar with opening and closing jumprings for this one.   Class is $50 for the two weeks.  All materials purchased separately.

MATERIALS LIST
    10mm Closed Jumprings
    6mm Closed Jumprings
    4mm Open Jumprings
    Two Pairs of Flat Nosed Pliers
    Snake Clasp

    ***We will make up a materials package for this class for convenience.   Price to be announced.***

 

 
  
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