Making Gorgeous Beads with Lexi Erikson
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Date: Sunday, March 26, 2017
Time: 10 am to 5 pm Cost: $125 current BoMA members $145 for non-members Materials kit: $50 Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
In this class students will learn to make a variety of sterling and copper beads. Create basic designs and then experiment with textures and patinas with the different beads. Learn to make round, saucer, hammered, and hollow focal beads. Don’t miss this fun class!
About the Instructor
Lexi has a Master’s Degree in Jewelry Design and Fabrication and has taught jewelry on the high school/college/university level for 30 years. She has also taught internationally. Lexi is a Contributing Editor to the oldest Jewelry publication, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, and writes a weekly column for the new Jewelry Making Daily. She's also President of Wubbers University, the largest free on-line jewelry school. Lexi has won numerous ribbon at fine art and craft festivals, sold in galleries for years and now does consulting for new artists just starting out and teaches in her own studio.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing skills including measuring, sawing and soldering.
Students need to bring
Students should bring their own hand tools, especially files
Materials Kit* $50 (provided by instructor)
Number of Seats
Maximum ten students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Questions about this class
Email us and we'll get back to you
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In this class students will learn to make a variety of sterling and copper beads. Create basic designs and then experiment with textures and patinas with the different beads. Learn to make round, saucer, hammered, and hollow focal beads. Don’t miss this fun class!
About the Instructor
Lexi has a Master’s Degree in Jewelry Design and Fabrication and has taught jewelry on the high school/college/university level for 30 years. She has also taught internationally. Lexi is a Contributing Editor to the oldest Jewelry publication, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, and writes a weekly column for the new Jewelry Making Daily. She's also President of Wubbers University, the largest free on-line jewelry school. Lexi has won numerous ribbon at fine art and craft festivals, sold in galleries for years and now does consulting for new artists just starting out and teaches in her own studio.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing skills including measuring, sawing and soldering.
Students need to bring
Students should bring their own hand tools, especially files
Materials Kit* $50 (provided by instructor)
- Copper and silver discs
- Various sandpapers
- Solder
Number of Seats
Maximum ten students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
Questions about this class
Email us and we'll get back to you
Register on Meetup
