Complete Introductory Course to Jewelry Making With Beads Like a Professional

For students with a passion to learn the essential skills for creating all types of jewelry pieces, this is the course that will cover everything a growing jeweler needs to know. In this 4-week course, students will create earrings, necklaces, and bracelets as they learn how to use professional jewelry pliers, how to work with wire and chain, how to securely finish our work with jewelry findings, and how to consider different styles and colors of beads for beautiful designs. 

Classes will also review how to create a productive work environment, how we can challenge ourselves to think outside the design box, and how to apply the skills learned in each class to other fields of jewelry making. After completing this comprehensive course, students will have the knowledge to continue creating beautiful jewelry for years to come!

Students will learn directly from a professional jeweler with 18+ years of experience, and all students will have the opportunity to ask questions in every class. Every jeweler who attends this course will be able to begin forging their own path towards professional jewelry making, whether they want to make jewelry just for fun or even start their own business!

What to expect when you sign up for this class:
• In each class, students will create a new piece of jewelry, learn a new skill, learn extra tips and tricks, and also receive inspirational ideas for continuing to expand their own designs.
• Each step of creating our jewelry is carefully explained, and within each step students can work at their own pace.
• Class sizes are kept small to ensure that all enrolled students receive personalized attention and instruction, helping every growing jeweler excel.
• Students are asked to keep their microphone off so that everyone can hear instructions clearly, but we also turn our mics on throughout the class to share thoughts, answer questions, and share our work.
• If students need more time to complete a project even as class time is coming to a close, students will have the choice to stay a few minutes longer to finish their work. There's no rush when creating art!

Highlights & Structure of This Course:
• This course is for any student who has a passion for getting started or getting better at jewelry making. No previous experience is required! 
• Every class will review in detail how to successfully use the relevant tools, how to consider a new design challenge, and guide students step-by-step in creating their art. 
• As the instructor, I have two cameras up: a regular face camera and a second close-up camera on my hands so that students can see the close-up details of every step.
• Students are guided and supported every step of the way to reach their goals. 
• Students are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and share their work with one another as we create together! 
• I am always available for follow-up questions help after our class concludes, so you've got the advice of a professional jeweler in your back pocket!


CLASS SCHEDULE:

Class 1: Intro to Using Pliers and Making Dangling Earrings
• Learning how to use headpins/eye pins, how to make clean bends and loops with wire, and how to attach different types of earring findings.

Class 2: Beading Wire for Durable and Expressive Bracelets
• Learning how to use crimp tubes and beading wire to create durable, professional quality bracelets.

Class 3: Combining Chain and Beads for Super Stylish Necklaces
• Learning how to use chain and jump rings with our own crafted beaded links to create unique necklaces, building upon our skills learned in the first class.

Class 4: Introduction to Wireworking & Design Inspirations (+Answering Bonus Questions!)
• Wrapping up a great 4 weeks by learning how to use jewelry craft wire to create unique designs that go beyond the beads for all jewelry creations, and discussing how to consider design inspirations when creating our art.
• We will also set aside time at the beginning of class to answer any questions YOU may have an an artist. Want to know how to price your pieces? Or where to buy high quality materials? Students will be given the opportunity to ask whatever they'd like in the first part of this final class of our course!