Jewelry Making: “Wire and Stamp Earrings”

Deadline to Register: September 8th at 5:00pm

Description:  Students will design 2 pair of earrings in copper using metal stamping tools and die.  They will also learn how to dome the discs, assemble the earrings, and apply antiquing material to make the stamping designs stand out.  They can also design a ring from either copper or aluminum.

Students will also create 1 pair of earrings using the wire wrapping technique.  (Previous wire wrapping class would be beneficial but not required.)   Using 20 ga. sterling silver wire, students will design, wrap and assemble each earring with a sterling silver bead accent. All ear wires are sterling silver.

**We will be working small – if you use reading glasses or need magnification – please bring with you**

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, September 15th (5:30pm-8:300pm)

Tuition: $50.00

Supply Fee: $55.00

Level: Multi-Level. This is a great beginner class, as well as a prerequisite for Elesa’s intermediate projects/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. 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.