General Workshops
Basic Bead Stringing
In this technique class, you will learn about the different materials and tools used for stringing beads. This will include the use of SoftFlex and crimp beads, knotting between beads and applying bead tips, and attaching cord crimps and a clasp to leather cording. Class fee includes all materials. This workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Dava Staff
$35, Three Hours
- Sunday, January 24, 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, February 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
- Friday, March 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Bead Crochet Bangle
Crocheting with beads never ceases to fascinate a bead lover’s eye and imagination! The overall effect is truly dazzling. Learn to fashion a circular rope of beads into a bracelet.
Prerequisite:
Knowledge of crochet
Instructor: Sharon Hanson
$55, Five Hours
- Sunday, April 25, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Beading For Kids
Each child will design and make their own necklace and bracelet. They will be taught the technique of stringing on softflex with crimp beads. Also, a brief history of beads and adornment will be discussed in addition to a tour of Dava Bead.
Instructor: Lynzee Malsin
$25, Two and a Half Hours
- Monday, March 22, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
- Saturday, April 17, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Earring Clinic
Learn the basics to design eye-catching earrings. This is a design theory class and will cover balance, color theory and other design elements. Each student will put together three earring designs.
Prerequisite:
Basic wire wrapping skills.
Instructor: Laura Kaye
$55, Four Hours
- Sunday, March 14, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Findings... Make Your Own!
Learn to make your own headpins, hook clasps and earwires. You will learn wire manipulation, torch use, forging and planishing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$50, Three & One Half Hours
- Saturday, January 16, 10:30a - 2:00p
- Sunday, February 14, 11:30a - 3:00p
- Saturday, March 6, 9:30a - 1:00p
- Friday, April 16, 10:30a - 2:00p
Fusing
Learn the basics of fusing fine silver, a simpler alternative to soldering. Due to the nature of fine silver, no chemicals are needed in this process. The class will begin with coiling rings and learning how to use a jeweler's saw. With these rings, you will practice fusing (with a butane torch) individual links and then learn how to make chain. Once links are made, they can be hammered or shaped however you like!
Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$60, Three & a Half Hours
- Saturday, February 27, 10:30a - 2:00p
- Monday, April 26, 10:30a - 2:00p
Introduction to Soldering
Create your own jump rings and solder them to create a one of a kind chain necklace or bracelet. You will learn the techniques of forging and soldering
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$60, Four Hours
- Saturday, January 23, 10:30a - 2:30p
- Wednesday, March 3, 10:30a - 2:30p
- Saturday, March 20, 10:30a - 2:30p
Miniature Woven Baskets
Using waxed linen, you will learn the basics of weaving miniature baskets. After learning the technique of twining, the student will understand many types of basketry. This workshop meets over two days.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Sally Metcalf
$150, Six Hours each day
- Saturday May 1 & Sunday May 2, 10:30am - 4:30pm (each day)
Photo Transfer Metal Jewelry
Create impressive metal pieces with images from photos. Instruction on several photo transfer techniques will be covered in addition to sawing, filing, and drilling. Then, your piece can be incorporated into a piece of jewelry of your design.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$55, Four Hours
- Saturday, February 13, 10:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, March 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Resin Jewelry
Learn to use hardening resin as you design and create four personalized pendants. You will use images or collages of your choice in these miniature pieces of art. This is a comprehensive class that will cover four techniques.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Aimee Traeden
$55, Four Hours
- Sunday, February 7, 11:30am - 3:30pm
- Friday, March 5, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
- Sunday, April 18, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Resin Memory Pendant
Using diamond glaze and your own image, you will create a stunning pendant. Students may have time to make multiple pendants, so please bring several images. Pendants will dry overnight and will be available for pick up the next day at Dava.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Ida Jefsen
$35, 2 Hours
- Sunday, March 21, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Sewing On Vinyl
Add another facet to your jewelry designs with vinyl. This class will teach you to sew on vinyl, sew aluminum, and set snaps. You will make the bird pendant and an aluminum cuff, and you may have time for even more!
***Students must bring their own portable sewing machine***
Prerequisites:
Know how to operate your sewing machine and basic jewelry assembly.
Instructor: Cari Carter
$60, 4.5 Hours
- Saturday, April 10, 11:00am - 3:30pm
Soldered Pendant Jewelry
Learn to capture your favorite image between glass then encase with a soldered metal frame. These pendant shaped pieces can be applied to earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Class fee includes use of all necessary tools, as well as copper foil, glass and burnishes. This workshop meets once.
Instructor: Ellen Michals
$62, 4.5 Hours
- Sunday, February 21, 11:30am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday, April 7, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Spiral Notebook Necklace
Learn to make a tiny spiral notebook filled with blank pages, decorative papers, or your favorite images. It can be a notebook you can actually use, a love letter, a travel journal, or even a memory book. The notebook will be covered on both sides with sturdy acrylic. Final size of the notebook is 1.25” x 1.25” and will be made into a necklace.
*Beginning students are welcome
Instructor: Bridget Benton
$40, 3 Hours
- Saturday, April 3, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Studio Basics I: Pendant
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a pendant using the following techniques: sawing, drilling, piercing, and riveting.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$90, 6 Hours
- Saturday, February 20, 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday , April 14, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Studio Basics II: Bangle
In this introduction to metalsmithing, you will make a silver bangle using the following techniques: sawing, forging, annealing, stamping and planishing.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$90, 6 Hours
- Saturday, March 13, 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday , April 21, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Viking Knit
Learn to weave 24 gauge wire around a dowel to create a woven wire piece for use in bracelets, necklaces and whatever else your imagination can conjure up. Antiquing with liver of sulfur and how to tumble polish will also be covered. Beautiful end caps will give the finished piece a very professional look.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Barbara Vanselow
$60, 5.5 Hours
- Sunday, March 7, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wire Basketweave
Try your hand at a simply stunning method of using wire to accent beads and cap briolettes. Using 26 or 28 gauge fine silver wire, you will learn to wrap, coil and create a basketweave as a way to capture beads.
Prerequisite:
Wirework experience
Instructor: Laura Gadzik
$53, 4 Hours
- Sunday, February 28, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Wire Wrapped Rings
Turn a single bead into a strong jewelry statement with this inventive wire wrapping technique. Teri has interpreted this exquisite design into a stunning ring using a single special bead, wire and a ring mandrel. This workshop meets once.
Beginning students are welcome.
Instructor: Teri Winfield
$25, 2 Hours
- Wednesday, February 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Saturday, April 3, 9:30am - 11:30am
Wire Techniques
This workshop covers various practical wire techniques. Many great minds put their ideas together to come up with a dynamic curriculum that will meet all of your basic wire work needs. In this class, you will learn to make the basic wire loop, a coiled loop, a basic earwire, and a clasp. You will also learn interesting ways to attach all of these things to chain and to each other. This workshop meets once.
*Beginning students are welcome!
Instructor: Dava Staff
$35, 3 Hours
- Sunday, January 31, 11:30am - 2:30pm
- Wednesday, March 17, 10:30am - 1:30pm
- Wednesday, April 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
