Lampwork glass headpins, made by Mary Ann Helmond, will be used to create a unique and colourful pair of earrings. The basics of opening and closing jump rings, how to make a wrapped wire loop as well as how to measure chain lengths will be taught in this class.
https://www.universe.com/Summer-Garden-Lampwork-Earrings
You will be able to customize your earrings to be as long or short as you like.
Kit includes
- Kit includes 4 leaf and 2 flower headpins (some colour options available)
- Chain
- Crystals
- Jump rings and lever back earring findings.
Kit Fee: $10, 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
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 work 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.
