tools, equipment and materials
Students can bring along their own pliers and cutters or use some of the tools that the tutor brings each lesson.
Materials are not included, but can be purchased at each course or students are welcome to bring any of their own materials

further wire skills: spirals, spiral jewellery designs, hooks and clasps - beginners plus jewellery making
8 week class, Tuesdays 7-9pm,
class begins 24 January 2012
venue: Lancashire College, Chorley

The theme this term is wire skills: spiral designs and hooks / clasps.

This class is suitable for students that have some wire jewellery making skills and feel reasonably confident using the round nose pliers to make loops. (beginners plus / continuing wire skills jewellery students). students will be working with quite small beads and will be working with their hands to add beads, use tools etc, so good hand / arm mobility is required.

A range of techniques, skills and designs are covered on this course. Students can choose the amount of pieces / jewellery they make at each lesson depending on their skill level.

includes:

how to use pliers to create basic spirals dangles, spiral headpins, further spiral headpin designs, connector spiral designs, spiral cages - each lesson choosing jewellery designs to make with their spiral pieces using whichever type of loops - how to create 'figure of eight' clasps, basic hooks, earring hooks, earring hooks with beads - choosing jewellery designs to make with their hooks and clasps.

Materials: will be discussed at the first class
14 students maximum

wire skills: charm and multi-section jewellery design theme - beginners / beginners plus jewellery making
8 week class, Wednesdays 7-9pm,
class begins 25 January 2012
venue: Lancashire College, Chorley

The theme this term is wire: charm and multi-section style jewellery designs. Learn about the tools, wire and other components you will be using and make a range of jewellery using these materials.

This class will accommodate various skill levels - from beginners to beginners plus. Students will be working with quite small beads and will be working with their hands to add beads, use tools etc, so good hand / arm mobility is required.

A range of techniques, skills and designs are covered on this course. Students can choose the amount of pieces / jewellery they make at each lesson depending on their skill level.

includes:
info on tools and materials, how to use round nose pliers to make a loop, basic earrings, how to open and close jump rings, a range of charm style designs; bag charms, charm pendants, charm bracelets, charm necklaces and charm earrings, how to add hoops and chain into your designs to make a range of multi-section jewellery designs.

Materials: will be discussed at the first class
14 students maximum

for further info on tthe venue or to book, go to:
www.lancashirecollege.com or phone 01257 516327 / 0845 6001331

Usually these classes need a minimum of 10 students for the college to run them.

These courses are partially funded by the Lancashire County Council, so students need to be aware that there is some paperwork to complete as part of the course, mainly to document what you have learnt on the course. The college also offers the weekly classes free (£10 admin fee) for students in receipt of certain state benefits. Contact the college to find out if you would be eligible.