Cincinnati Classes:

For more information and/or to reserve your spot in a class, please  call me (Kaska) at 513-791-1879 or email kaska@designsbykaska.com
Note:  I will be scheduling classes based on the degree of interest in each.  If there is a class that you are especially interested in, let me know and I will put you on the wish list for that class.  I  try to schedule each class at the time most convenient for everybody on the wish list.There are a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 7 students required to run a class.  If you are interested in a private or semi-private instructions, please contact me for more information.

TOOL LIST

I will have tools available for use during class, however for intermediate and advanced classes I highly recommend that students use their own tools that they are familiar with.

TOOLS FOR WIRE-WRAPPING  AND EIRE-WEAVING CLASSES: flat nose pliers, chain(needle) nose pliers, flush wire cutters, fine tip permanent marker, scissors, ruler, masking tape (drafting or painter's tape is best), short wood dowels of different diameters, small, soft cotton cloth, or jeweler's polishing cloth
The more advanced students will also need: pin vise (for twisting wire), round nose pliers, Optional tools: small files, ring mandrel, raw hide or plastic jeweler's hammer, bent nose pliers

TOOLS FOR CHAIN-MAKING CLASSES: 2 pairs of bend nose pliers (recommended) or one pair of bend nose and one pair of chain nose pliers, jump ring opener, ruler, magnifying lamp(5X), Optional tools: rotary tumbler

TOOLS FOR COLD CONNECTIONS CLASSES: you will need all the tools listed for wire wrapping plus: small anvil, sheet metal shears, hole punching pliers (or drill press), ball pein hammer, planishing hammer, various metal texturing tools, rivet setting tool, #0000 steel wool, painter's
coarse sanding block

Here are some possible classes

Cross Chain Maille Bracelet Date and time to be announced (beginners class-no experience necessary)
Cloverleaf Chain and Swarovski Cubes Bracelet date and time to be announced   (intermediate class-some experience helpful) Students will have a choice of working in copper or silver. Please order your jump rings a couple of days before class.
Cold Connected Earrings and/or Pendant Date and time to be announced (beginners class-no experience required) (Students should be able to complete at least one pair of earrings in class. The second pair may have to be finished after class. All tools necessary for completion of this project will be provided for use in the class. Most tools will also be available for purchase.
Woven Wave Bracelet Date and time to be announced (intermediate class-some familiarity with wire and tools will be helpful)
Treasure Pouch Necklace Date and time to be announced (Intermediate class-some familiarity with wire and tools will be helpful) Bring your little treasures  - shells and sea glass from summer vacations, old charms and beads from grandma, etc -  and learn how to turn them into beautiful and meaningful jewelry. Don't have any treasures? That's OK! I will have a bucketful  of colorful stones and shells for you to fill your pouch.
Turkish Round Chain Bracelet Date and time to be announced (intermediate class)
Parallel Chain Bracelet Date and time to be announced (beginners class)
Woven Pendant Date and time to be announced (beginner's class) Students will be able to choose silver, brass or copper wire to work with
Circular Woven Pendant Date and time to be announced (Beginners class) Students will be able to choose silver, brass or copper wire to work with
Wire Bangle Bracelet Date and time to be announced
Forged and Cold Connected Bangle Bracelet Date and time to be announced