Beginning Jewelry Making & Wire Wrapping

Service Description

Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 10am - noon Cost $45 , materials fee $15 due to Create Space Learn how to string a necklace or bracelet, attach clasps, wire wrap a pendant, and make your own earrings in this fun class. We’ll talk about things to consider when designing pieces and common mistakes and how to avoid them. You get to make your own pieces - choose the colors, design and pattern - and get help any time you run into a conundrum. I’ll share what I’ve learned from 10 years of making and selling one-of-a-kind jewelry. We will supply most of what you need, but we encourage you to bring any special beads you'd like to use. Also, any fastenings or chains that you may want to use. Note: "Music for the Eyes" on 1st St. in Langley has a fabulous supply of special beads. If you have small round nosed plier, small chain nose pliers, or wire cutters, please bring them along. Biography Liesel Lund studied fine art and scientific illustration at The Evergreen State College, The University of Washington and Gage Academy of Art. She designed graphics for Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo's Butterflies and Blooms exhibit, children’s books for Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, and textile prints for Tommy Bahama's tropically inspired clothing. Since 2010, Liesel has been teaching art workshops in art journaling, watercolor, book binding, oil painting and jewelry. She has taught at Daniel Smith Art Store in Bellevue and Seattle and at Winslow Art Center as well as workshops across the U.S. in California, Nebraska, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas and Washington. After moving to Whidbey in 2016, she has been painting in oils and watercolors full time and showing her work at local shows, including the Whidbey Island Studio Tour. About My Classes My aim is for class to be fun and relaxing, while full of useful information, demos and techniques. I break everything down into small steps so it is never overwhelming. I know how easy it is to feel anxious about making art. This is a very supportive class and you are welcome to ask questions at any time.