Student Work
Craft Show
May 8th, 2010, 9am-4pm
Wow the wind! I am good at choosing a horrible day to host a craft show. I want to thank the crafters that held out during the beautiful, but extremely windy day. We will see you at the show in October.
Wow the wind! I am good at choosing a horrible day to host a craft show. I want to thank the crafters that held out during the beautiful, but extremely windy day. We will see you at the show in October.
Mother's Day Party
Thanks for a great Mother's Day Party!
Mother/Daughter----Jewelry Making Party
Join us for our special events!
Special Snacks & Drinks
Make Mother’s Day bracelets from a buffet of beads
Coloring pages, mazes, & a mural
Tattoos, stickers, goodie bags, & more!
Friday May 7th, 2010, 4:30-5:30pm
RSVP to Gina 610-458-3336, or
gina@silverwingsjewelry.com
Mother/Daughter----Jewelry Making Party
Join us for our special events!
Special Snacks & Drinks
Make Mother’s Day bracelets from a buffet of beads
Coloring pages, mazes, & a mural
Tattoos, stickers, goodie bags, & more!
Friday May 7th, 2010, 4:30-5:30pm
RSVP to Gina 610-458-3336, or
gina@silverwingsjewelry.com
Chocolate Night
Make a bracelet and eat lots of chocolate. I usually make chocolate fondue, cookies, brownies, coffee, and chocolate pretzels. I love chocolate!
Oh, and the jewelry...beginners welcome for this easy, beautiful project. The bracelet will take about 1/2 hour to complete. Choose from a buffet of beads and clasps. Dessert included, adults only. $16 each.
Article: Magic Number Three--Design Ideas
New jewelry designers often ask about designing their first necklace. Combining the right beads can make a beautiful design.
Try these hints:
3 different textures: Pearls, metal, gemstones, and glass all have individual textures, and they often get faceted or cut to create different textures. Use all kinds in one design; mix and match.
3 sizes: Grandma’s pearls are too boring with all the same sized beads. Different sizes will create energy in a necklace design. Use 4, 6, and 8 mm beads together.
3 different colors: Grab your color wheel! Colors can be endlessly combined. By using least 3 different colors in the same design, you will achieve beauty. Look around you and use color clues from fabrics, paint chips, wallpaper, and clothing designs.
3 of the same color: Limiting your color palette can spark your creativity. For example, use 3 hues of blue together and get great results. Try www.colormatters.com for color theory ideas.
3 different shapes: Use bicones(diamond), square, round, oval , and odd shapes together. The variety in shapes will add interest to your designs.
Try these hints:
3 different textures: Pearls, metal, gemstones, and glass all have individual textures, and they often get faceted or cut to create different textures. Use all kinds in one design; mix and match.
3 sizes: Grandma’s pearls are too boring with all the same sized beads. Different sizes will create energy in a necklace design. Use 4, 6, and 8 mm beads together.
3 different colors: Grab your color wheel! Colors can be endlessly combined. By using least 3 different colors in the same design, you will achieve beauty. Look around you and use color clues from fabrics, paint chips, wallpaper, and clothing designs.
3 of the same color: Limiting your color palette can spark your creativity. For example, use 3 hues of blue together and get great results. Try www.colormatters.com for color theory ideas.
3 different shapes: Use bicones(diamond), square, round, oval , and odd shapes together. The variety in shapes will add interest to your designs.
Valentine's Day Party
Mother and Daughter Party
Friday, February 12, 2010, 5-6pm
$13 each person, Ages 6 and up
Make a Bracelet
Heart-Shaped Sandwiches, cookies, & dessert
Make Valentine’s Day Cards
Coloring Pages, give-a-ways, and more!
$13 each person, Ages 6 and up
RSVP to Gina 610-458-3336, or
gina@silverwingsjewelry.com
Article: What to Bring to Jewelry Class
Whether you are advanced or just starting, jewelry classes provide new techniques, hints, and inspiration. Get the most out of taking a class by being prepared.
Tools
Always bring the required tools that are listed in the class description for individual classes. Some classes require very general tools like scissors, beads, clasps, and tweezers, and some classes require very specific tools like sterling cones, 20-gauge wire, draw-plates, or 4mm beads. If you have any questions about what tools are needed, call the teacher or school before class starts. Most teachers sell or bring extra supplies just in case, but you should make every attempt to bring what the teacher wants.
Pliers: Jewelry pliers are a special kind of pliers. They do not have teeth inside them. If you borrowed your pliers from a garage toolbox, you might not want to use them, because they will ruin all your jewelry with nicks and marks. The most common hand pliers are needle nosed (also called flat-nose, rosary, or chain-nosed), round-nosed, and hand cutters. Remember to label each of your tools so you go home with yours.
Chairs: Some classrooms have very uncomfortable chairs. If you have trouble sitting for a long period of time, bring a cushion or your own folding chair. Remember to get up from time to time and stretch your legs.
Other things might be helpful: pencil and paper for note taking, reading glasses, magnifiers, tweezers, scissors, work surface, glue, portable light.
Knowledge
Carefully read the description of the class you wish to join. If it is an advanced class, you must have the basic skills required. Jumping in on a class that is more advanced than your skills holds everyone back while the teacher shows you the basics.
Arrive to class 5 minutes early to get yourself settled. Map directions to the class location in advance and always carry the phone number given. If you are late, calling the teacher usually helps, as most teachers wait until all the students are present before starting lectures or demos.
After class, go home and practice what you were taught as soon as possible. This will give you a deeper understanding of the technique.
Questions
Class time is your time to pick the teachers brain and watch them demonstrate. Write down all of your questions before class and make sure you get them answered. Your questions will undoubtedly help someone else in class. Also, call your teacher over if you feel stuck or puzzled. If you don't speak up, your teacher will never know if you need help. Sometimes during a demo, a teacher forgets to verbally describe what she/he is doing. Don’t be afraid to interrupt a demo with a specific question. Understanding the demo is very important to all the students.
Don’t forget that the teacher works for you. Email a teacher after class if he/she offers to answer further questions.
Tools
Always bring the required tools that are listed in the class description for individual classes. Some classes require very general tools like scissors, beads, clasps, and tweezers, and some classes require very specific tools like sterling cones, 20-gauge wire, draw-plates, or 4mm beads. If you have any questions about what tools are needed, call the teacher or school before class starts. Most teachers sell or bring extra supplies just in case, but you should make every attempt to bring what the teacher wants.
Pliers: Jewelry pliers are a special kind of pliers. They do not have teeth inside them. If you borrowed your pliers from a garage toolbox, you might not want to use them, because they will ruin all your jewelry with nicks and marks. The most common hand pliers are needle nosed (also called flat-nose, rosary, or chain-nosed), round-nosed, and hand cutters. Remember to label each of your tools so you go home with yours.
Chairs: Some classrooms have very uncomfortable chairs. If you have trouble sitting for a long period of time, bring a cushion or your own folding chair. Remember to get up from time to time and stretch your legs.
Other things might be helpful: pencil and paper for note taking, reading glasses, magnifiers, tweezers, scissors, work surface, glue, portable light.
Knowledge
Carefully read the description of the class you wish to join. If it is an advanced class, you must have the basic skills required. Jumping in on a class that is more advanced than your skills holds everyone back while the teacher shows you the basics.
Arrive to class 5 minutes early to get yourself settled. Map directions to the class location in advance and always carry the phone number given. If you are late, calling the teacher usually helps, as most teachers wait until all the students are present before starting lectures or demos.
After class, go home and practice what you were taught as soon as possible. This will give you a deeper understanding of the technique.
Questions
Class time is your time to pick the teachers brain and watch them demonstrate. Write down all of your questions before class and make sure you get them answered. Your questions will undoubtedly help someone else in class. Also, call your teacher over if you feel stuck or puzzled. If you don't speak up, your teacher will never know if you need help. Sometimes during a demo, a teacher forgets to verbally describe what she/he is doing. Don’t be afraid to interrupt a demo with a specific question. Understanding the demo is very important to all the students.
Don’t forget that the teacher works for you. Email a teacher after class if he/she offers to answer further questions.
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