Tuition: $250 includes 3 sessions
DATES: Thurs., Dec. 11 (6-9 PM); Sat. & Sun., Dec. 13 & 14 (9 AM - 4 PM)
Meet the torch! Using predominantly 14 gauge sterling, students will become comfortable with or review torch skills while balling wire for bracelets, rings and clasps. Adjustable or soldered, these make affordable sterling gifts!
Students will learn to make beaded wire link chains for their newly made clasps and findings. Many functions will be explored from necklace, to French or cascade ear threads & earrings, bracelets, anklets and belly chains to ear cuffs and hat bands. You may incorporate your collections of travel trinkets, beads , buttons, and gems or purchase at wholesale prices from the instructor.
Materials fee: Approx. $40 if purchasing materials from the instructor. $10 lab fee covers cost of consumables.
Linda Van Hart is passionate about creating things of beauty and inspiring others to do the same. She is a Tool Queen and revels in the making, use and modification of hand tools to create body and architectural adornment. Her metal work spans size from ½” to 8’. Linda has developed and administered the Visual Arts portion of Common Ground On The Hill since its inception. She is a founding member of Carroll County Arts Council, and a founding partner at Off Track Art in Westminster and NOMA Gallery in Frederick: both artist cooperatives. Linda shows at a half dozen high end East Coast craft events annually. Check her out at www.tollhousestudio.com. Contact her at 443-340-0955 or lindavanhart@earthlink.net.
