Jewelry Making: “Gingko Bead Cuff Bracelet”

Deadline to Register: November 3rd at 5:00pm

Description: All skill levels welcome! Students will combine wire and beading skills to design and make a custom ginkgo cuff bracelet.  They will use sterling silver wire, sterling beads and get creative with a wide variety of glass gingko beads to create a unique combination.  Students will also learn how to use basic wire wrapping tools; create their own clasp as well as measuring for a perfect fit.  MAGNIFYING OR READING GLASSES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

*Kits will be available for purchase after class.

Instructor: This class will be taught by local artist, Elesa Phares. Elesa has a BS in Radio/TV/Graphics with emphasis in 3D animation from Middle Tennessee State University with minors in art and psychology.  She 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, fused glass and 3D printing.  Elesa has taught classes at Beadfest in Dallas and Philadelphia. She published an article in Art Jewelry Magazine 2008. She has also written, illustrated and published her own book: Wire Wrapping Projects for All Skill Levels.” She has taught classes in local bead shops and out of her own studio. 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 was also featured on a segment of Tennessee Crossroads.

Supplies and Attire: All materials and equipment are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing. Stamping technique requires hammering – please be prepared for noise. This project requires working close with small items. Please bring any reading or magnifying glasses you might need.

Time: Friday, November 10th (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Tuition: $50.00

Supply Fee: $35.00

Level: Multi-Level.

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. If a cancellation is requested 14 to 29 days from a class date, a refund of half the total price can be issued. No refunds will be issued less than 14 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.