Wonders of Wire: Beginner's Guide to Wire Wrapped Jewelry

✨ Wire Jewelry Workshop for Beginners with Elijah Schmidt of ES Wire Designs ✨

📅 Friday, July 24 & Friday,August 21
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
💲 $55 per person

Join Elijah Schmidt from ES Wire Designs and dive into the world of wire jewelry! This class will cover the fundamentals of wire wrapping, essential materials, and tips to help you advance quickly. You'll learn everything you need to start wrapping at home. Take home a pendant!

What You'll Learn

🔹 Planning & Approach: Explore various methods to execute your creative vision.

🔹 Choosing Wires: Learn which wire gauges and shapes are essential for beginners. Discover where to buy materials and how to expand your options as your skills grow.

🔹 Necessary Tools: Learn which tools you need to get started and how to build your toolkit over time.

🔹 Weaves & Coils: Get step-by-step instruction on basic weaves and coils—the foundation of all wire-wrapped designs.

🔹 Securing the Stone: Learn techniques to securely set stones in your creations.

🔹 Finishing Touches: Create secure bails for necklaces and learn how to finish coils to prevent snags.

🔹 Take-Home Packet: Receive a packet containing all the information covered in class so you can continue your craft at home.

Create Your Own Pendant!

Eli will guide you through creating a pendant with an abstract design, using simple techniques to craft a complex-looking piece. You'll have the freedom to make creative decisions as you go, with assistance available whenever needed.

What's Included

✔️ All tools and supplies provided
✔️ Choose from a selection of stones provided for your first pendant
✔️ Option to bring your own stone or crystal to work with

If bringing your own stone: please make sure it is sturdy, scratch-resistant, and approximately the size of a quarter.

✨ Your finished pendant will be yours to keep after class! ✨

🎟️ Registration: $55 per person
📍 The Ten Acre Garden, 148 Chambers Farm Lane, Canton, NC 28716
🌿 Perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning the art of wire wrapping!