Deadline to Register: February 9th at 5:00pm

Description:  This intermediate project combines wire wrapping technique as well as metal stamping. Students will wire wrap multiple small links, connecting them with jump rings and finally with the stamped copper blank as the focal point of the bracelet. Students will also create their own design in the copper using metal stamping technique.  The links are only 1 “ in length and a smaller gauge of half-round for the wraps.  (We will be working small so magnifying or reading glasses are a recommended)  They will use sterling silver wire, sterling jump rings and a variety of metal stamping options.

Please note:  This is an INTERMEDIATE project.  Students will need to have taken either of the beginner pattern bracelet class as a prerequisite.  (The ginkgo class does not count as a prerequisite).

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 bring reading or magnifying glasses if you have them.

Time: Friday, February 16th (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Tuition: $50.00

Supply Fee: $40.00

Level: Intermediate. This is an intermediate class and students must have previously taken one of Elesa’s beginner wire wrapping classes.

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.