Wire II - Diane Mason
Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST
WIRE II
INSTRUCTOR: DIANE MASON
This is a beginning WIRE II class devoted to the actively wrapping WIRE I student and the WIRE II student who has completed a class and feels his/her performance did not meet the standards set for that class. Many students are hesitant about the transition between WIRE I and WIRE II. This class gives students the necessary confidence to take another step up. Please read the prerequisites carefully before registering. This is a fun class with extreme learning potential. Intensive skill set use with emphasis on detail and more intricate projects will be covered. The use of only square dead soft wire with the use of half hard wrap wire will be taught. Prongs are not taught but students will still be challenged. This is not a difficult class but a "scratch your head and think very hard" type of program. Projects will include a faceted pendant, the use of rockers, advanced cabochon wraps, a loose doublet, and a special cabochon bracelet. Because of the details to be obtained students can expect to complete no more than 10 projects. Correspondence will be made 4-6 weeks prior to the start of class with a necessary supply list. Work may be done in silver, gold filled, or silver filled wire but NOT in craft or copper wire. Students are expected to bring their own tools. Instructor's tools may be used if notice is received ahead of time. All stones and cabochons will be provided by the instructor and a price list will accompany contact information. This ensures that everyone is working on the same size stone at the same time. It is essential that students meet the prerequisites for this class. Time and consideration of fellow students will not allow any backtracking into teaching the basics. Please read the prerequisites prior to registration. Please confirm with the instructor prior to registration if in doubt: 706-379-1718 or email: jimndee43@gmail.com. The class fee includes syllabus, handouts, pens, paper, wrap tape, magic eraser. Media - Wire (ss, gf, sf in dead soft with half hard wrap wire).
Class Fee: $60
Est Materials Fee: $175-225
Consumables Fee: $0
Prerequisites: 2 (two) traditional Wire I classes with a minimum of 30 hrs. each and be actively wrapping at least 2-4 pieces per week.
Diane Mason
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 approach. While Diane began teaching at William Holland in 2003, 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.