Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood

Thursday, April 14, 2pm to 4:30pm: Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through Kirkwood--$30 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.

Who doesn’t need a new pair of earrings? Learn to make earrings for yourself or as gifts. Two wirework skills will be practiced and used to make three pairs of earrings. The first skill is making a closed wrapped loop that allows you to make earrings and pendants. The second skill is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to chains. You will make earrings from glass, stone, pearls, and Swarovski crystals.

Solid instruction on the use of jewelry tools will assist you in making three pairs of earrings. You will receive encouragement in discovering simple yet elegant earring designs.

Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at: www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby