Deadline to Register: July 20th at 5:00pm

Description:  Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques.  In this 2 hour class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level.  Students will learn about wire quality, hardness, and how to use specific tools for specific purposes.  I will share techniques and tricks I have acquired through the years. At the end of class, you will have a beautiful bracelet. This is a great beginner class, as well as, a prerequisite for one of Elesa’s intermediate projects/classes.

Instructor: This class will be taught by local artist and Burritt Folk School Principle Instructor, Elesa Phares. Elesa has taught jewelry making at Burritt on the Mountain for four years. Elesa has a BS in Radio/TV/Graphics with emphasis in 3D animation from Middle Tennessee State University with minors in art and psychology.

Elesa has always drawn and painted since she can remember and loves experimenting with different materials. She learned to wire wrap as a creative outlet that she could do while her children were young. As they got older, she expanded her skills to fabrication, PMC, soldering, and fused glass.

Elesa has taught classes at Beadfest in Dallas, Philadelphia and published an article in Art Jewelry Magazine in 2008. She has participated in juried art shows in Middle Tennessee, including White Oak, TACA, and was a base studio for the local Studio Tour.  She and her father were also featured on a segment of Tennessee Crossroads. You may find out more about her and her work on her website www.designsbyelesa.net .

Supplies and Attire: All materials and equipment are provided. Please bring magnifying/reading glasses for detail work.

Time: Saturday, July 27th (12:00pm-2:00pm)

Tuition: $40.00

Supply Fee: $50.00

Level: Beginner

Important Information: Registering for a workshop indicates that the student is 19 years of age or older and understands that photographs/video may be taken during the event and their image may be used on Burritt on the Mountain’s website and social media outlets or other promotional materials. Registration also indicates that the student releases Burritt on the Mountain and the City of Huntsville, all their directors, employees, volunteers, and any persons associated with Burritt on the Mountain, from any liability for any bodily injury and/or property damage suffered by the attendee as a result of actives during the educational program.

Cancelation Policy:  Our workshops take a great deal of advance planning and purchasing of supplies. 25% of all ticket purchases are a non-refundable deposit. Students that cancel 30 days or more prior to the date of the class will be eligible for a refund, minus the non-refundable deposit. No refunds will be issued less than 30 days from the start date of a class.*  To be fair and consistent, there can be no exceptions to this policy, regardless for the reason a cancelation is requested.

Thank you for understanding that this policy is in place to protect our artist instructors who spend time, energy, and money to create an amazing learning experience. 

*We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. If this minimum is not met, the class may be canceled or rescheduled. In this case, a full refund will be offered.