Mary Ann’s signature peacock glass lampwork headpins will be used to create a pendant and earring set. The basics of opening and closing jump rings, as well as how to make a wrapped wire loop will be taught in this class. Creative options for the use of headpins in designing jewelry will also be discussed.
https://www.universe.com/peacock-feather-set
Kit includes
- 3 peacock eye headpins (green & blue colour only)
- crystals
- jump ring and feather finding
- 18” necklace chain and lever back earring findings
Kit Fee: $15, payable directly to the instructor at the beginning of the class
Tools needed
- Needle nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Cutters
- Beading mat
- Limited supply of tools provided for use in class
Duration: 1 hrs
Instructor: Mary Ann Helmond
https://www.facebook.com/BeadsbyMA/As a retired Visual Arts teacher Mary Ann Helmond has worked with a wide variety of creative mediums. She discovered glass while on vacation in Anchorage Alaska. After seeking out learning opportunities she set up her studio in 2005 in the basement of her home in Kitchener. Her lampwork has been featured in juried exhibits as well as magazines and books. She has written magazine articles and tutorials and is available to teach lamp working classes.
