Sat. December 7, 2019: 10-5, or 10-1, or 2-5

Jewellery making class at Beadfx in Toronto

Be Prepared: Make Some Hostess Gifts

(All Levels)

Yes, you could just take along a bottle of wine, but here’s a chance to up your game. I have many easy kits for small projects like earrings, purse jewellery/zipper pulls, and pendants that could be used as a hostess gift during the holiday season. Best of all, you don’t need to venture into crowed malls to shop!

You can register for a three-hour morning or afternoon session OR you can register for a full-day option which will save you a bit of money.

I will bring 32 different projects, some in more than one metal—and all are suitable for beginning chainmaillers. Kits will range from $11.99 to $65.99, with the majority being less than $20.

Pre-requisite: Some experience with opening and closing jump rings.

Bring: 
• Eyeglasses or magnifiers for close-up work.
• Pliers designed for chain mail will be provided for class use, but you may wish to bring your personal tools.
• Lunch or snack if you are choosing to stay for the full day. Coffee and cold drinks will be available.

Kit Contents:
All kits include step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings, and everything needed to complete the project. All rings are saw-cut and polished. 

Class Fee: $70 (full day) or $40 (half day) plus HST 

Kit Fee:
The cost of the kit(s) of your choice for your project(s).

Saturday, November 16, 2019: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Jewellery making class at Beadfx in Toronto

The Flat Maille Conspiracy, Prt 1  (All Levels)

Join Marilyn Gardiner for a full-day exploration of 4 chains that lie flat. You’ll learn how to make them and see a variety of ways they can be used in jewellery making. (No, this class isn’t about the flat earth conspiracy!)

Pre-requisite: None

Class Description:

**Prior to class, students should download and review four documents with basic information about chainmaille:  https://marilyngardiner.com/support/student-resources/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

Part 1
We will discuss questions you may have about:

Tools        
• Buying pliers: how to choose, what to consider when you are choosing pliers to buy
• An opportunity to try out lots of different kinds in class

Wire & jump rings:    
• What you need to know before you buy wire & jump rings
• Different metal options, their qualities, their cost, and how to clean them
• How to open and close jump rings

Lighting & Magnification 
• Try out different types of magnification and learn about lighting options

Part 2
You will start by making a silver filled Parallel (Helm) Earring with a briolette crystal. Quality workmanship will be demonstrated and encouraged.

Next, you’ll learn and make 3 sample flat weaves.
        Garter Belt
        Vertebrae
        Japanese Stepping Stones (Japanese 12 in 2)

As we make these we will examine jewellery samples and photos to see the variety of ways these weaves can be used to make bracelets, pendants, necklaces and earrings.
We’ll also see examples of how these basics lead to variations such as Celtic Dawn, King’s Scale, Scaled Vipera Berus, and Shenandoah.

Part 3
To finish the day, you will choose from a selection of related project kits and start making your choice of a bracelet, earrings or necklace to work on.

Bring: 
• Eyeglasses or magnifiers for close-up work. Tools designed for chainmail will be provided for class use but you may bring your personal tools.
• Please bring a computer tablet or laptop if you have one.
• As this is a full-day class, please bring a lunch; coffee and cold drinks will be available.

Kit Contents:
All kits include step-by-step, illustrated instructions, jump rings, and everything needed to complete the project. All rings are saw-cut and polished. 

Class Fee: $70 plus HST

Kit Fee:
$20 (includes HST) for the Earring kit, sample rings in multiple sizes, and handouts.
Plus the cost of a kit of your choice for the project.