Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 05/22/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 07/17/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
WIRE I
INSTRUCTOR: JACOLYN CAMPBELL
Discover the fascinating world of traditional, structured, wire wrapped jewelry. Using pliers, gold-filled or sterling silver wire, assorted beads and gemstones, and a few basic techniques, learn how to create your own fashion jewelry. Instruction will include an overview of tools and materials. Designed for beginners as well as those with previous experience, specific projects have been selected to allow participants to acquire or reinforce the basic skills needed to make simple rings, bracelets, pendants, and earrings, then apply those skills to more complex designs.
Skills will include selection, measurement, cutting twisting, assembling, binding, and shaping of wire, use of gemstones and beads, and decorative finishing of pieces. Students with previous experience may bring tools and materials. However, the instructor will provide all tools needed, and materials may be purchased in class.
Tools and additional materials may be purchased from the instructor, if desired. Students should complete ten to twelve projects. Class fee covers all printed materials, use of instructor’s tools, and some miscellaneous materials used in class. The cost of materials will vary depending on projects/materials chosen and the market price of precious metals.
Class Fee: $50
Est Materials Fee: $150 - $225
Consumables Fee: 0
Prerequisite: None
Jacolyn began studying at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, in 1999, and eagerly returns each year to continue learning the intricate skills of jewelry making and design. In addition to direct sales and regional juried craft shows, Jacolyn’s award-winning wire wrap creations have been featured in boutiques, galleries, and museums.
In 2002 she began teaching wire wrap jewelry classes, and has taught for Brevard College, the Henderson County Gem, and Mineral Society, the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies, the Southeastern Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, as well as offering private lessons.
Please contact William Holland School of Lapidary Arts if you have any questions.