Wire Wrapped Jewelry Workshop with Virginia Zimmermann (Saturday, May 2 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

Price range: $40.00 through $80.00

Saturday, May 2 | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location: *Norman Sunshine Center, 11 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT

*Parking is available behind the building.
 
Are you a collector of sea glass, interesting stones or maybe you’ve visited a stone shop and wondered what to do with your treasures. In this intro to jewelry making workshop, we are going to create a wire wrapped pendant from a cabochon (a domed, unfaceted stone with a flat bottom) and copper wire. You will learn how to cut and shape the copper wire to secure the stone. There are a few special tools and supplies needed. After you master the basics, you will be able to create stunning pendants with found treasures.

No prerequisites.

Instructor Material fee of $10 (payable at the Workshop)

Some sources for Cabochons:

Fire Mountain Gems
https://www.firemountaingems.com

Dick Blick Art Supplies
800-828-4548
https://www.dickblick.com

Eureka crystal beads
https://www.eurekacrystalbeads.com

Etsy sometimes has a great selection. Search “Stones for Jewelry Making” and pick your favorites.

 

Instructor Bio

Virginia Zimmermann is a mixed media artist and realism painter with over 30 yrs experience. She earned her BFA from Parsons School of Design and her K-12 Art Teaching Certificate, Masters in Art Education and Sixth Yr. Degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. She taught in the Fairfield Public School District for 26 yrs before pursuing art full-time. Her work has been exhibited in many exhibitions, including The William Benton Museum, Mattatuck Museum, New Britain Museum, Silvermine Art Guild, Artist Collective of Westport and is held in private collections.

Virginia.a.zimmermann@gmail.com
https://www.cargocollective.com/Virginiazimmermann
https://www.saatchiart.com/GinnieZ
https://www.creativeground.org/profile/virginia-zimmermann
Instagram.com/vzimm60

Cancellation Policy

Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.

Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.

Description

Additional information

Membership Status

Member, Non-member

Participants are encouraged to bring any interesting pieces of sea glass or stones.

Instructor will provide:

  • Selection of glass cabochons, sea glass or stones
  • Copper wire
  • Wire cutters
  • Round nose pliers
  • Bent nose pliers
  • Flat nose pliers
  • Needle nose pliers

Instructor Material fee of $10 (payable at the Workshop)

 

Some sources for Cabochons:

Fire Mountain Gems
https://www.firemountaingems.com

Dick Blick Art Supplies
800-828-4548
https://www.dickblick.com

Eureka crystal beads
https://www.eurekacrystalbeads.com

Etsy sometimes has a great selection. Search “Stones for Jewelry Making” and pick your favorites.