Copper Techniques & Design Wayne Bailey

Copper Techniques & Design Wayne Bailey

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5/11/2025-5/16/2025
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$200.00

Copper Techniques & Design Wayne Bailey

Class | Available

DESIGN AND TECHNIQUES IN COPPER

INSTRUCTOR: WAYNE BAILEY

 

In this class, students will learn the art of crafting beautiful copper jewelry and explore the metaphysical properties of copper and how it enhances personal energy and healing. Copper, known for its conductivity both physically and spiritually, has been used for centuries in various cultures for its ability to amplify energy, attract abundance, and promote healing.

Throughout the course, participants will be guided through the step-by-step process of jewelry design, shaping, texturing, and finishing copper pieces. You will create rings, bracelets, and pendants while learning essential techniques such as cutting, filing, texturing, cold connections, and soldering. But beyond the technical skills, we will dive into the metaphysical significance of copper in each piece you create.

 Metaphysical Insights:

Copper is believed to balance the chakras and enhance the flow of energy, making it a powerful element for jewelry that is worn close to the body.

Each class will feature discussions on how to infuse intention into your creations, turning your jewelry into wearable talismans for protection, abundance, love, and healing.

We will explore how to combine copper with crystals or other metaphysical materials to further amplify the energy of your pieces.

By the end of this class, you will walk away with handmade jewelry and a deeper understanding of how to integrate metaphysical principles into your craft. Whether you're creating pieces for yourself or others, each item will be imbued with intention and energy, making your copper jewelry as meaningful as it is beautiful.

 

Class Fee: $222 (enough for 7 projects: 4 rings, a bracelet, a necklace and a pair of earrings.)

Estimated Materials Fee: 0

Prerequisite: none

Bailey, Wayne
Wayne Bailey

Wayne grew up in Surry County, Virginia.  When he was a young boy, he was fascinated by the rocks surrounding his home and would spend hours collecting and studying them. 

Decades later, as an adult, Wayne attended a gem and mineral show with his young son and picked up a book on the metaphysical properties of rocks and his love of rockhounding was rekindled!  He began reading about and collecting minerals and gems once again, joined a local gem society and often visited gem and rock shows in his area.  At one of these shows, he found a beautiful black tourmaline and wanted to have it set as a piece of jewelry that he could wear.  He had trouble finding a person to bring his vision to life so he took a class on wire wrapping and started his journey into jewelry making.

Along with being a professional jeweler and gem dealer, Wayne is also a certified Life Coach and Personal Trainer.  His business, “Total U,” strives to transform the lives of others and elevate them spiritually, mentally, physically and financially.  He believes in jewelry with a purpose!

He would love to continue to be a part of William Holland, not only as a lifelong student, but as an instructor as well.