Chain - Case Leeser
[05/06, 09/09]
This is a class for the “true” beginning chain student. The students will learn the basic weaves and the steps necessary to make their work look professional. The class will work with sterling silver pre-cut rings. Students will advance through a series of weaves, completing four or more pieces depending on the speed and agility of the student. Please bring an Optivisor or something similar, and two pair of chain nose pliers or you may purchase these from the school. If you have tools of your own, bring them along. The class fee includes a workbook with patterns, reference sources and various useful charts for the student to continue weaving. Additional kits for the class projects will be available as well as clasps, toggles and other embellishments and findings for purchase from the instructor. Estimated materials cost depends on the choices and number of projects chosen and the price of silver.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$200-250Prerequisites:none
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Chain - Dawn Stevens
[05/20]
This class will be structured for Beginners to learn the fundamentals for making chains with unsoldered jump rings and other material. The class is for individuals who have never taken a chain class or did take a class but did not continue to make chains. Intermediate students should choose one of our advanced classes. You will construct chains and jewelry pieces in the basic patterns for chain making using precut rings purchased from the instructor. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. Precut rings will be available in Sterling Silver, Copper, Artistic Wire, and Neoprene Rubber. The only tools you will need are two pairs of pliers, bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Bring your own if you have them. There will be pliers for you to borrow or purchase and the school provides magnifying lights for your use. If you have an Optivisor or magnify glasses please bring them. Class fee covers the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. The total cost will depend on the number of chains you choose to make.
Lab Fee:US$30Estimated Materials Cost:$150-200Prerequisites:none[Back to Top]
Chain - Bill Conybear & Dee Conybear
[06/03, 08/12]
This class will be structured for Beginners to learn the basics of making chains with unsoldered jump rings. If you have taken a class but did not continue to make chains you may qualify as a beginner. Intermediate students should choose one of our advanced classes. Using precut rings prepared by the instructors, you will construct chains and jewelry pieces in the basic patterns for chain making. The class is structured to include at least 8 of the basic patterns. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. Projects will be made with enameled copper precut rings to reduce the cost, with SS and 14k GF rings available on request. This class will prepare you to recognize variations of patterns in publications and help you to understand instructions for them. The class fee helps cover the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. The only tools you will need are two pairs of pliers, bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Bring your own if you have them. There will be pliers for you to borrow or purchase and the school provides magnifying lights for your use. Total costs depend on the number of chains you choose to make.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$100-150Prerequisites:none
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Chain - Janet Trosino
[04/22, 04/29]
Designed for the beginner, this class will teach the basics of opening and closing jump rings and also the fundamentals for making chains with unsoldered rings. Weaves will include, but not be limited to: wiggly, 2 + 2, Byzantine, European 4-in-1, parallel and possibly Japanese chainmaille. Precut rings, packaged in kits, will be available in Artistic colored copper wire, jeweler’s bronze, argentium silver, silver-filled, aluminum and some limited gold-filled accent rings. The process of winding, cutting and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. The only tools you will need are two pairs of jewelry pliers – bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Bring your own or some will be provided for class use. An Optivisor or similar magnifying device will be helpful (may also be purchased at the William Holland store). Class fee will help cover the cost of a notebook with instructions, starter rings and practice rings. Total cost is dependent on the number of chains made and metals (and metal prices) selected.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$150-200Prerequisites:none[Back to Top]
Chain - John Fetvedt
[05/13, 07/15, 07/22, 09/23, 09/30]
This class is designed for all levels of students. You will learn chain making from raw wire to finished jewelry, including selecting the wire gauge and jump ring size, winding and cutting jump rings, weaving the chain, and polishing the completed item. Advanced students will be encouraged to move beyond the basics of round ring chain making into the realm of complex chains, learning how to form, cut, solder, fuse, deform the rings, to make “units” which are linked together to make artistic chain jewelry. John will demonstrate several intermediate techniques including fusing, soldering, balling, shaping, and texturing. The lab fee covers printed material, copper wire, and rings for practice. It is recommended that you bring an Optivisor. Basic tools will be available for use during the class, or you may bring your own. A wide variety of kits for earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, sterling silver and gold-filled wire, as well as an assortment of clasps, will be available for purchase from the instructor, or you may bring your own. Project cost will depend on the projects selected.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$50+Prerequisites:none
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Chain - Kathy Morris
[04/15, 07/08, 08/19, 10/14]
This class will be structured for beginners to learn the basics of making chains with unsoldered jump rings. If you took a class but did not continue to make chains you may qualify as a beginner. Intermediate students should choose the intermediate class. Using precut rings prepared by the instructors, you will construct chains and jewelry pieces in the basic patterns for chain making. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. Precut rings will be available in Copper and Artistic Wire. If you prefer Sterling or Gold filled rings you need to let the instructor know so she can have the Gold and Silver Wire available for you. This class will prepare you to recognize variations of patterns in publications and help you to understand instructions for them. The only tools you will need are two pairs of pliers, bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Bring your own if you have them. There will be pliers for you to borrow or purchase. An Optivisor would be good if you have a hard time seeing. Lighting is good. The lab fee covers the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. The total cost will depend on the number of chains and rings you choose to make.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$100-150Prerequisites:none[Back to Top]
Chain - Kym Hoerr
[07/29, 08/05]
This class of beginning chain will include an orientation to chain making including type and gauges of wire, how to make your own rings and the necessary equipment to wind, cut and polish them. Basic chain patterns that will be covered are charm, byzantine, foxtail, spiral, queen or square, cloverleaf, and, time permitting, rope chain or chainmaille. Students will need a pair of flat needle nose pliers and a pair of bent needle nose pliers, or just two bent needle nose pliers. The school provides magnifying lights for your use, but if you have an Optivisor you should bring it. Pliers and Optivisors can also be purchased at the school. Pre-cut jump ring kits for each of the chains being taught will be available for purchase from the instructor. Lab fee covers printed material and practice rings. Cost of materials depends on the cost of silver and gold at the time of the class.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$125-200Prerequisites:none[Back to Top]
Chain - Sandra Bergquist
[06/17, 06/24]
Designed for the beginner, this class will present the basics of creating a variety of chains with unsoldered jump rings. Kits of precut rings in Artistic Wire, Copper, Argentium, aluminum, and Gold-filled Wire will be available for sale. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be discussed during the week. Tools required are two pairs of pliers - bent chain nose and/or flat nose. Optivisor is recommended. Class fee covers the cost of handouts and pattern starters. Total cost of the class, which will depend on the type of wire used and the number of chains the student chooses to make.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$60-200Prerequisites:none
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Chain - Case Leeser
Earrings, Clasps, Etc.
[04/29]
This is the class for those who want to make lots of unusual and interesting earrings from simple dangles to more elaborate creations. The lessons will also teach many kinds of clasps and closures for finishing your jewelry in a professional manner. This is a “requested class” from several of my 2010 students and was very well received in 2011. Class fee includes a workbook with many patterns and ideas and instructions and the silver for one of each of the projects in the lesson plan. The expenses above the lab fee will depend on the additional stones, silver, and beads purchased by the student.
Lab Fee:US$75Estimated Materials Cost:$125+Prerequisites:none
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Chain Adv. - Howard Siegel
[07/15, 07/22]
Students in this class will learn how to coil and cut wire to form rings. They will learn how to fuse fine silver rings to create continuous loops and then how to stretch, form and weave the loops to make simple and complex chains. They will learn how to pull a chain through a draw plate. Students will complete four to seven chains during the week depending upon their dexterity, complexity and length (bracelet or necklace) of the chains they select to make. Everyone will start by making two chains that will teach them how to fuse, stretch, form, forge, weave and draw chains made from heavy (16 gauge) and fine (22 gauge) fine silver wire. After completing the first two chains, students may choose to make any of the other ten chains for which directions are provided and for which kits are available. The lab fee covers the chain making book provided each student, a fusing board, a coil cutting tool, a jump ring opening tool, containers for storing surplus rings or links and the paste solder used to make some of the chains. The instructor will provide all of the tools needed for this class, however students may bring their own pliers, saw frame and small torch (butane or propane) if they wish to learn using their own tools. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS HAVE AN OPTIVISOR or magnifying glasses from the Dollar Store.
Lab Fee:US$40Estimated Materials Cost:$150-250Prerequisites:CHAIN OR WIRE (desirable, but not essential)
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Chain Adv. - Roger Campbell
Mini & Micro
[05/27]
Micromaille is somewhat loosely defined as anything 22 gauge and smaller. Are you up for the challenge? This class will take you back over some old standard patterns and adds the more difficult and unusual patterns, but the path will be miniature. An Optivisor or other magnification is required. Bring your favorite tools. Other tools will be available for use. Pre-cup rings for the kits will be made from copper, enameled copper, bronze, titanium or other material as selected by the instructor. Lab fee covers printed material. Total cost of class is for non-precious metal kits.
Lab Fee:US$5Estimated Materials Cost:$30-50Prerequisites:Chain Int. No Beginners.[Back to Top]
Chain Int. - Case Leeser
[09/16]
This class will use pre-cut and prepared sterling silver rings to make some of the more complex maille weaves. Students will complete four or more chains during the week, depending on the student’s dexterity and patterns chosen. At least one beginning chain class and an on-going participation in the making of chain are prerequisites for this class. The emphasis will be on completing some of the more intricate patterns as well as adding some unique touches to some favorite weaves, making them "your own." Please bring an Optivisor (or something like it), two pair of chain nosed pliers and any other tools the student prefers to use for chain making. Tools are also available for purchase from the William Holland store. The class fee will include a workbook with patterns, instructions, charts and references. Various clasps, toggles and embellishments will be available for purchase from the instructor. The expenses above the lab fee will depend on the additional stones, silver and beads purchased by the student. Look forward to a fun and challenging week.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$175-225Prerequisites:Chain & ongoing experience.
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Chain Int. - Bill Conybear & Dee Conybear & Janet Trosino
[10/28]
The class will begin with a review of some of the basic patterns. Kits with precut rings will be provided for practice in starting these. Variations of each pattern will be discussed using examples from our display. We will use some copper and enameled copper wire in jewel tone colors to reduce the cost for those of you who cut your own rings. Precut rings in Argentium Sterling Silver and 14K GF will also be available for you to purchase. Previous experience of the class and student requests will determine the patterns to be taught. The November class will be an Intermediate 2 class. Class fee will help cover the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. Total costs depend on your choices.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$100+Prerequisites:Chain & ongoing experience after an Int. class[Back to Top]
Chain Int. - Bill Conybear & Dee Conybear
[05/13, 07/01]
The class will begin with a review of some of the basic patterns. Kits with precut rings will be provided for practice in starting these. Variations of each pattern will be discussed using examples from our display. We will use some copper and enameled copper wire in jewel tone colors to reduce the cost for those of you who cut your own rings. Precut rings in Argentium Sterling Silver and 14K GF will also be available for you to purchase. Previous experience of the class and student requests will determine the patterns to be taught. The November class will be an Intermediate 2 class. Class fee will help cover the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. Total costs depend on your choices.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$100+Prerequisites:Chain
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Chain Int. - Janet Trosino
[07/29, 08/05]
Please read the description for beginning chain. No beginners please. We will review basic weaves, if needed, and continue from there with weaves that may include: butterfly, art deco, foxtail, GSG, orbital, rope, snake, spiral, snowflake, square, triangle and vertebrae – depending on class interests. Kits with precut rings will be available for practice in starting these weaves. Variations of each pattern will also be discussed. Class fee will cover the cost of a notebook with instructions, starter rings and practice rings. Precut rings will be available in Artistic colored copper wire, jeweler’s bronze, copper, argentium silver, silver-filled, aluminum and some limited gold-filled accent rings. Average cost depends on the number of chains made and metals selected.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$150-200Prerequisites:Chain[Back to Top]
Chain Int. - Kathy Morris
[04/22, 07/15, 08/26, 10/21]
This class is the next step after basic chain instruction. The class will begin with a review of some of the basic patterns. Kits with precut rings will be provided for practice in starting these. Variations of each pattern will be discussed using examples from our display. Some copper and enameled copper wire in jewel tone colors will be used to reduce the cost for those of you who cut your own rings. Precut rings in Sterling Silver will also be available for purchase. If you prefer 14kt GF please call me prior to the class and let me know. Previous experience of the class and student requests will determine the patterns to be taught. These may include Jens Pind and GSG. Class fee will help cover the cost of starters, practice rings, and instructions for class projects. Average cost depends on your choices.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$100+Prerequisites:1 Chain class or experience making several basic patterns for unsoldered chains using jump rings. NO BEGINNERS PLEASE.[Back to Top]
Chain Int. - Sandra Bergquist
[05/27]
This class is the next step after basic chain instruction. The class will begin with a review of some of the basic patterns. Variations of those patterns plus combination patterns will then be explored. Previous experience of the class members and student requests will determine the patterns to be taught. These could include, for instance, Celtic Vision, Butterfly, GSG, Illuminated Tunnel, Jens Pind, Rondo a la Byzantine and Snake. Although kits with commercially prepared jump rings in a variety of materials (Aluminum, Anodized Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Enameled Copper, and Sterling Silver) will be available for sale. Students are welcome to provide their own jump rings. A supply list of necessary sizes/gauges will be available no later than one month prior to class. Class lab fee covers the cost of handouts and pattern starters. Total cost of the class will depend on the type of wire used and the number of chains the student chooses to make. Should you have questions, please contact instructor at slbergquist@cox.net.
Lab Fee:US$25Estimated Materials Cost:$60-200Prerequisites:Chain or experience making several basic patterns for unsoldered chains using jump rings.
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