Wire I - Diane Mason

Wire I - Diane Mason

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4/14/2024-4/19/2024

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$200.00

WIRE I

INSTRUCTOR: DIANE MASON

 

This is a traditional beginning wire class where students go from the very basics to preparation for Wire II by using extensive classroom theory along with "monkey-see, monkey-do" techniques. 10-12 projects are planned where no two are alike, each varying in skill and learning techniques. Students will begin with the very simple and walk their way up to a higher level. Novice wire wrappers will easily transcend to being prepared for Wire II. Techniques covered and used are for creating 10 different projects with each one being just a little deeper in thought and work than the one before it. Potential projects include: 2 different bracelets, 2 different calibrated cabochons, 1 pair of all wire earrings, 1 pair of calibrated cabochon earrings, 1 uncalibrated cabochon, 1 uncalibrated pair of cabochon earrings, a simple ring, and a 21 gauge. Students will learn how to clean jewelry appropriately, purchase cabochons, price and sell finished products and purchase the necessary tools. Materials used in class including wire, stones, beads, snaptights, and all tools used will be provided by the instructor. Necessary items for students to bring with them are an OptiVisor, a sweater, an open mind and a willingness to learn. Correspondence 4-6 weeks prior to class will be sent for review. Come laugh and learn to wrap wire and stones into jewelry. The class fee includes syllabus, pen, paper, sharpie marker, 14-18 handouts, wrap tape, magic eraser, and use of all tools.

 

Media: Wire, Sterling Silver

 

Class Fee: $60

Est Material Cost: $225-325

Prerequisite: None

Additional Class Offerings: 04/14/2024, 07/28/2024, 08/11/2024, 10/20/2024

Mason, Diane

Diane began her wire career in 1999 by attending William Holland School of Lapidary Arts and continues to upgrade her skills today with ongoing classes. She is an active member of the Franklin Gem and Mineral Society, the Southern Appalachian Artists Guild, and the Blue Ridge Artists Association. After retiring in 2014 as a critical care nurse specialist Diane and her husband moved to Young Harris to be closer to the mountains and to get serious with their rocks by opening and operating their own rock shop. They travel year round selling their jewelry at juried festivals/shows in several states. This direct link to public sales gives her a very personal approach which enables her to lead her students through a short course in pricing and selling their wares. Diane's teaching background allows her to present courses to her students in a very structured manner. Because she believes students should know why they are doing all of the necessary steps she teaches wire theory as well as a hands-on or "monkey-see, monkey-do" approach. While Diane began teaching at William Holland in 2003, making 2021 her 19th year, she also teaches privately for gem and mineral clubs in six states as well as  at her home studio. In 2014 Diane began doing specialty wire work for both Ruby City Gems and the Franklin Gem and Mineral Society Gift Shop (the old jail) located in Franklin, N.C. Diane enjoys all of her classes whether it is WIRE I, WIRE II, WIRE III (filigree or faceted stones), BRACELETS, or WIRE SCULPTURE. Her favorite quote is "We do not make flea market garbage in this classroom."