We talked with the people at the RV Park here and decided to
offer a wire wrapping class. It didn’t really matter if anyone took the class
as I needed to work some stones for our classes in Texas. So we were pleasantly
surprised when six people signed up for our class on making a wire wrapped
cabochon pendant.
Of course we had to run all over to find a set of tools but
we did find good flush cutters and some really good flat nose and round nose
pliers. I also was able to saw and grind some more pretty stones into tear drop
and oval cabochons and so we set up at the recreation hall and students started
to show up.
We have learned a lot since we taught our first class and so
we had the students pick their stones and wire. I had also brought different
shaped stones and of course most of the students picked free forms, which are
not so easy, and so we were in for it.
Luckily we had also brought some of our own wrapped free forms
and each person found an example of the shape they were trying to wrap. It gave
them a pattern for the frame and bindings and that helps a lot. Quickly they
had their wire cut and twisted, ok not so quickly, and the next step was to
teach them how to make precise bindings.
Our students were quick learners and they all did a really
great job! Framing and capturing the stones also went great and the time flew by
as noon approached. Everyone was proud of their pendants and as others stopped
to watch we soon had another class scheduled for next week. Oh and this week’s
students want to learn how to make rings!
It was really nice to have a class of such talented people
and teaching a class is a great way to meet your neighbors in the park. It’s
also important for crafters and artists to share their skills and pass them on
to others but it’s really about making friends. Clear skies
What fun!-c
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