Jewellery Design
This "hands on" creative jewellery design program will teach you the most popular techniques for making fashion jewellery. Students will have the opportunity to design and create custom earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Emphasis will be placed on the proper usage of hand tools & appropriate material choice. We will bring you up to speed with the industry's stringent standards for creating jewellery of the highest quality of craftsmanship and materials.
Best of all, you will finish each workshop with a brand new handmade peice of jewellery for you by you!!
Pearl Knotting - Create Your Own Pearl Necklace
In this workshop, students will learn the traditional Chinese technique of Pearl Knotting! The workshop will cover basic and more advanced techniques involved in Pearl Knotting. Students will be taught how to choose the proper colours and sizes of silk, how to use french wire and receive instruction on pearl identification.
The class will also have the opportunity to practice pearl knotting with an array of quality materials such as fresh water pearls and gems.
Graduates will leave Pearl Knotting with their very own, hand crafted Pearl Necklace! Students will also be given additional materials for practice and later use.
Date: June 19, Saturday (This session is held at 282 Eglinton Ave West)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Date: July 28, Wednesday (This session is held at 2156 Yonge street)
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $45.00 + GST
(Students will need to purchase a kit from instructor. The material kit cost is $45.00 inc. tax)
Beginner Jewellery Design
This workshop will explore the basic techniques involved in creating and designing beaded jewellery. Students will learn to assemble beaded peices with chains, links, charms and closures using an array of high quality materials such as leather, silk, suede, wire, etc. The course will also touch on the proper usage of hand tools, and the importance of choosing appropriate materials and closures. Students will also have a chance to learn some advanced jewellery making techniques such as closures of multiple strands, and more complex necklace, bracelet and earring styles.
Be your own jeweller!
Date: June 21, Monday (This session is held at 282 Eglinton Ave West)
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Date: June 30, Wednesday (This session is held at 282 Eglinton Ave West)
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $45.00 + GST
(Students will need to purchase a kit from instructor. The material kit cost is $45.00 inc. tax)
Beginner Wiring
Upon completion of this workshop, you will be well versed in the basic techniques involved in hand wiring. This tutorial will include wrapping, wiring pendants, hammering wire, crocheting with wire and more! These techniques will allow you to create chains from wire, wire pendants, and make advanced level hand wired bracelets, earrings and necklace projects.
We will bring your skills to par with the industry standards of classic and contemporary wiring techniques; A must know for all jewellery-loving fashionistas!
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $45.00 + GST
(Students will need to purchase a kit from instructor. The material kit cost is $45.00 inc. tax)
Chandelier Earrings
Learn how to make your very own fabulous Chandelier Earrings! Each student will have the opportunity to design and create their very own pair. In the process, students will be taught various jewellery making techniques such as hand wiring and assembling a full frame for earrings of varying sizes and styles. Students are encouraged to be creative and unique in their selection of colour, design and size.
Materials used in this workshop will include semiprecious gemstones, fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals and sterling silver or gold filled metals.
Date: July 16, Friday (This session is held at 2156 Yonge street)
Time: 6pm-9pm
Cost: $45.00 + GST
(Students will need to purchase a kit from instructor. The material kit cost is $45.00 inc. tax)
Charm Bracelet or Necklace Wrap
Create your own Charm Bracelet or Neckace Wrap!
Each student will have the opportunity to design their own peice by choosing varying colour combinations and charm patterns for this very versatile piece. In the process, students will learn basic hand wiring techniques, including wiring charm drops, creating links and finishing closures.
Materials used for this project will include a selection of gems, crystals and fresh water pearl charms as well as 100% leather wraps. Students will also choose from gold filled or sterling silver findings from which to make their one-of-a-kind peice!
Date: June 25, Friday (This session is held at 2156 Yonge street)
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $45.00 + GST
(Students will need to purchase a kit from instructor. The material kit cost is $45.00 inc. tax)
Cascade Necklaces
In this jewellery workshop you will create a semi-precious, freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal Cascade Cluster Necklace! In the process, you will become familiar with basic hand wiring and clustering techniques which can be used to craft cascade earrings, bracelets, teardrop pendants & hand made hairpins.
Each student will have their choice from a selection of gems and pearls in addition to 14K gold filled or sterling silver findings from which to make their one-of-a-kind Cascade Necklace!
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $45.00 + GST
(Students will need to purchase a kit from instructor. The material kit cost is $45.00 inc. tax)
AND COMING SOON....Wiring 101: Beginner to Advanced Work!
