beads and wire jig skills
1 day jewellery making course

This class is a follow-on wire skills class, beginner plus / intermediate level and is suitable for students that have either attended a few of the beads and wire classes, or at least a beginners wire class and then practised basic skills further at home and feel reasonably confident using tools with wire.

You will be creating jewellery with beads, wire and plated components

Morning

  • Intro to the basic jig and different types of wire
  • Intro to the basic techniques used to create a jig pattern segment
  • Recap basic loops
  • Intro to designs using these basic jig segments in jewellery pieces
  • Intro to the further jig pattern segments using a basic jig and how these can be used in jewellery designs
  • Intro to some further types of jigs and designs that can be made using these jigs

Afternoon

  • Intro to wigjigs and jig pattern segment designs using these jigs and jewellery pieces that can be made with these segments
  • Further jig designs
  • Intro to adding beads within jig segment pieces and creating experimental pieces
  • Opportunity to work further on any of the designs that have been covered during the day
  • Completing any unfinished piece of jewellery
  • Intro to other types of jewellery courses on offer and course feedback

The day course includes:
many demos, examples, some handouts, opportunity for questions and answers, practical work and 1-1 tutor assistance.

jig earrings
jig jewellery
jig jewellery
jig jewellery
jig piece

note
Materials are available and can be purchased on the course (approx £2 - £5, depending on the beads, other material chosen) or you are welcome to bring any of your own materials with you. A materials list will be emailed with the class booking deposit receipt.

 
 

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