FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 6,
2015
9:00 am until
4:00 pm
OPTIONAL
CONTACT
EVA SHERMAN
MICRO-FOLDED & ENAMELED LINK BRACELET
MICRO-FOLDED & ENAMELED LINK BRACELET
$145 all-day class
***Class limited to 15 students***
Using
a simple micro folding technique developed by the instructor, students
will create amazing dimensional textures on which to enamel. With just a
few basic metalworking skills, students will complete a cold connected,
textured, and torch fired enameled link bracelet. All levels are welcome and no metalworking experience is required.
KIT
FEE: $45 – payable to instructor at time of class and includes the use
of selected tools and all supplies needed to complete the project
including:
Copper jump rings
Copper magnet clasp
Copper rivets
Hole punches
Metal shears
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush cutters
Awl
Torches/fuel
Solder bricks
Crock pot/pickle
Copper tongs
Cross locking tweezers
Brash brushes
Design stamps
Liver of Sulfur patina
Spray sealer
Sanding blocks
Sharpie
Tape measure
Enamels
Penny brite
Rubber mallet
Metal file
Chasing hammer
Steel bench block
OPTIONAL
Magnification
Battery powered work light
Ear plugs
CONTACT
My Website: www.grandriverbeads.com
My Blog: evashermandesigns.blogspot.com
My Email: evasherman@sbcglobal.net
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 6,
2015
6:00 pm until
9:00 pm
EVA SHERMAN
Romantic
Ruffled Cuff
$75 three-hour class
***Class
limited to 15 students***
Create a romantic ruffled
cuff; with an edge! This technique is like making a pie crust, except we will
be using hammers and torches to ruffle the edges. Students will complete one
cold connected ruffled cuff. All levels are welcome and no metalworking
experience is required.
KIT FEE: $30 –
payable to instructor at time of class and includes the use of selected tools
and all supplies needed to complete the project including
Copper sheet
Copper rivets
Needle nose files
Hole punches
Metal shears
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush cutters
Awl
Torches/fuel
Crock pot/pickle
Copper tongs
Cross locking tweezers
Brash brushes
Liver of sulfur patina
Spray sealer
Sanding blocks
Sharpie
Tape measure
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Rubber mallet
Metal file
Chasing hammer
Steel block
Steel oval bracelet mandrel
OPTIONAL
Magnification
Battery powered work light
Ear plugs
CONTACT ME
My Website: www.grandriverbeads.com
My Blog: evashermandesigns.blogspot.com
My Email:
evasherman@sbcglobal.net
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 7, 2015
9:00 am until
12:00 pm
EVA SHERMAN
A RIBBON RUNS THROUGH IT
A RIBBON RUNS THROUGH IT
$75 three-hour class
***Class limited to 15 students***
If
you like to think outside of the box, combining beads and bezel wire is
a great way to add texture and dimension to your creations. Learn to
create a ruffled cuff base upon which to layer beads and bezel wire, to
create an edgy yet feminine cuff. All levels are welcome and no
metalworking experience is required.
KIT
FEE: $30 – payable to instructor at time of class and includes the use
of selected tools and all supplies needed to complete the project
including:
Focal Beads
Copper wire
Copper sheet
Copper rivets
Hole punches
Metal shears
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Flush cutters
Awl
Torches/fuel
Solder bricks
Crock pot/pickle
Copper tongs
Cross locking tweezers
Brash brushes
Design stamps
Liver of Sulfur patina
Spray sealer
Sanding blocks
Sharpie
Tape measure
**Some additional focal beads will be available for sale in class.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Steel oval mandrel
Rubber mallet
Metal file
Chasing hammer
Rivet hammer
Household hammer
Steel bench block
OPTIONAL
Magnification
Battery powered work light
Ear plugs
CONTACT
My Website: www.grandriverbeads.com
My Blog: evashermandesigns.blogspot.com
My Email: evasherman@sbcglobal.net
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 7,
2015
1:00 pm until
4:00 pm
EVA SHERMAN
MARGARITA CUFF
MARGARITA CUFF
$75 three-hour class
***Class
limited to 15 students***
When using the ”chasing on
air” technique developed by Charles Lewton Brain, there is no support for the
metal. Various size dapping tools are used to create the three-dimensional
effect. Since this technique is a bit unpredictable, it does create some great
free-form designs! Students will complete one cold connected cuff embellished
with crystal margarita beads. All levels are are welcome and no metalworking
experience is required.
KIT FEE: $30 – payable to instructor at
time of class and includes the use of selected tools and all supplies needed to
complete the project including:
Copper sheet
Copper Wire
Copper rivets
Swarovski margarita beads
Hole punches
Metal shears
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush cutters
Dapping set
Awl
Torches/fuel
Solder bricks
Crock pot/pickle
Copper tongs
Cross locking tweezers
Brash brushes
Design stamps
Liver of Sulfur patina
Spray sealer
Sanding blocks
Sharpie
Tape measure
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Rubber mallet
4” Drill Press Vice
4” Drill Press Vice
Metal file
Chasing hammer
Steel bench block
Steel oval bracelet mandrel
OPTIONAL
Magnification
Battery powered work light
Ear plugs
CONTACT
My Website: www.grandriverbeads.com
My Blog: evashermandesigns.blogspot.com
My Email:
evasherman@sbcglobal.net
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 8,
2015
9:00 am until 12:00 pm
EVA SHERMAN
THE PERFECT STORM CUFF
THE PERFECT STORM CUFF
$75 three-hour class
***Class limited to 15 students***
Create
a looped wire cuff base featuring a focal bead of either turquoise or
ancient Roman glass -- the original recycled glass! Students will learn a
simple free form wire wrapping tecnique that creates consistancy from
chaos, and how to make an organic-looking wire bezel. All levels are
welcome and no wire working experience is required.
KIT
FEE: $30 – payable to instructor at time of class and includes the use
of selected tools and all supplies needed to complete the project
including:
Roman Glass or Turquoise Focal Bead
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flush cutters
Liver of Sulfur patina
Spray sealer
Sanding blocks
Sharpie
Tape measure
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Rubber mallet
Oval steel bracelet mandrel
OPTIONAL
Magnification
Battery powered work light
CONTACT
My Website: www.grandriverbeads.com
My Blog: evashermandesigns.blogspot.com
My Email: evasherman@sbcglobal.net
EVA SHERMAN
SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
1:00 pm until 4 pmEVA SHERMAN
RINGS ON HER FINGERS AND BELLS ON HER TOES
AND SHE SHALL HAVE MUSIC WHEREVER SHE GOES
$75 three-hour class
Can
one ever have too many rings? Me thinks not! Create as many rings as
time allows using bits of metal, coils of wire, and various focal beads.
Five different design techniques will be demonstrated, and students may
use these techniques as patterns, or spring boards for their own design
ideas. All levels are welcome and no metalworking experience is
required.
KIT FEE: $30 –
payable to instructor at time of class and includes the use of selected
tools and all supplies needed to complete the projects including:
Copper wire
Copper sheet
Copper rivets
Hole punches
Metal shears
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Flush cutters
Awl
Torches/fuel
Solder bricks
Crock pot/pickle
Cross locking tweezers
Brash brushes
Design stamps
Liver of Sulfur patina
Spray sealer
Sanding blocks
Sharpie
Ring Sizer
**Some additional focal beads will be available for sale in class.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
Ring mandrel
Rubber mallet
Metal file
Chasing hammer
Rivet hammer
Steel bench block
OPTIONAL
Magnification
Battery powered work light
Ear plugs
CONTACT
My Website: www.grandriverbeads.com