Steel Chains and Other Goodies
with Leslie Maya-Charles

Class Description
Students will use rebar tie wire to make chains and pendant enclosures. We'll cut, bend and forge wire to make sophisticated jewelry. Learn techniques to make modern jewelry with inexpensive, alternative materials and have fun in the process.
About the Instructor
Leslie has been a jeweler on and off for 45 years, and making jewelry non-stop for the last 10 years. She is particularly interested in unusual materials. Leslie is primarily self taught but indebted to some amazing teachers she's studied with.
Prerequisites
None
Students need to bring
Materials Kit* $5
Number of Seats
Maximum eight students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Questions About the Class
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Students will use rebar tie wire to make chains and pendant enclosures. We'll cut, bend and forge wire to make sophisticated jewelry. Learn techniques to make modern jewelry with inexpensive, alternative materials and have fun in the process.
About the Instructor
Leslie has been a jeweler on and off for 45 years, and making jewelry non-stop for the last 10 years. She is particularly interested in unusual materials. Leslie is primarily self taught but indebted to some amazing teachers she's studied with.
Prerequisites
None
Students need to bring
- Pencil and notebook for ideas.
- Supple gloves are helpful.
- Saw blades
- Chain nose pliers
- If you have a large bead, shell, found object etc that you would like to turn into a pendant, bring it. No promises but we’ll see if we can turn into a wearable.
- If you are thinking about a mixed metal chain, bring 16 ga wire of your choice.
Materials Kit* $5
- Wire
- Wax
Number of Seats
Maximum eight 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 the Class
Send an email and we'll get back to you
Register on Meetup