Workshop Calendar
San Antonio, TX | The Makery
March 15-16, 2019
In this 3-day workshop students will create three progressively more difficult projects designed to teach the fundamentals of wire-weaving and related techniques.
First, we will make the Wire Woven Ribbon Bracelet. The over-over weave and its variations learned while creating this bracelet, are the basis for many other wire-weaving designs, including those with very complex, layered patterns. In addition to the weaving techniques, students will also learn how to loop and shape frame wires as well as how to use a torch to ball up the ends of the wires.
Next, students will work on the Woven with Flair Necklace. Building on the skills learned in the previous project, we will add additional techniques, including using templates to shape large-gauge wires, bending and manipulating woven ribbons and learning how to add and drop frame wires.
In the third project, the Cabochon Pendant, students will combine all the techniques from the bracelet and the necklace designs and also add several new ones. Students will be introduced to the over-under wave, as well as some more advanced skills needed for setting a cabochon into a wire-woven bezel. For this last project, students will follow precise instructions to create the bezel and the pendant’s bail then use the skills learned in class and their own creativity to finish the pendant in their own unique way.
Registration is now open!
Cincinnati, OH | W.W. Carpenter Foundation
April 25-26, 2019
Wire Weaving in Jewelry Design I
This beginner’s workshop introduces the art of wire-weaving. While creating three progressively more difficult projects students will learn the fundamentals of weaving techniques. Instructor will provide step-by-step instructions for each project and will also encourage students to customized their designs according to their own artistic vision. The course will also include an overview of tools and supplies, as well as types of wires, their properties, and uses.
Cincinnati, OH | W.W. Carpenter Foundation
April 27-28, 2019
Wire Weaving in Jewelry Design II
This 2-day workshop is designed for students that have taken the beginner class or have equivalent experience. On the first day students will complete one required project. On the second day each student will work at their own pace on a design of her/his choice. Instructor will recommend projects based on her observation of each student’s progress. Kits for several different projects will be available for sale, or students can bring their own materials and work on a design of their own. Discussions and demonstrations will include design process, several construction methods, and weave-pattern variations.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Bead & Button Show
June 4-9, 2019
Note: Registration for this event will start on January 8th 2019
June 4th 9am-6pm - Twist Bracelet
June 4th 6pm-9pm - Intro to Wire Weaving (over-under weave)
June 5th 8am-12pm - Beaded Bracelet
June 5th 1pm-4pm - Intro to Weaving (over-over weave)
June 6th 8am-4pm - Three-Stone Pendant
June 7th 8am-12pm - Red Bud Pendant (Class led by Kat Colque)
June 7th 1pm-5pm - Leaf and Bud Ring (Class led by Kat Colque)
June 8th 8am-4pm - Triangle of Techniques Pendant (Co-teaching
with Mary Karg)
June 9th 8am-12noon - Looped Pendant
Hueston Woods Lodge Retreat | Southwest Ohio
July 15-16, 2019
Medley of Metal Techniques
Nationally recognized artists, Kaska Firor, Kat Firor-Colque, and Mary Karg are holding their first annual retreat at the beautiful Hueston Woods Lodge in college Corner, Ohio. Techniques in wire weaving, color pencil on copper, cold connections, piercing, sawing and simple soldering will be demonstrated during this fun 2-day immersion. Make our projects or have us help you engineer your ideas. Hiking,swimming, boating,horseback riding are all available on site.
Registration is now open!
Young Harris, Georgia | William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
October 27-November 1
Wire III- Merging of Techniques: Wire weaving and Hot Metal Skills (co-teacher: Kat Firor Colque)
In this class, we will concentrate on intermediate to advanced wire weaving techniques as well as basic soldering and other metal skills. Some topics that might be covered are: design, multiple stone designs, creating new weaving patterns and combining wire weaving and hot metal techniques. Depending on individual progress, you can expect to complete three to six projects.
