CLASS DESCRIPTION

This great one day class with Olga Pinto is also known as the "So what do I do with it now...?" class, or, everything you need to know about putting together your bead stash is a successful manner.

If you love beading, or would simply like to make your own lovely necklaces, bracelets etc, come and experience a day of expression and creativitiy by engaging in making innovative design. We will teach you how to master the skills you need to make your own future designs.

This class covers a wide range of activities, from the "7 principals of design" through to a good overview of the material options available when bead stringing.

You will have the opportunity to make use of some of these materials during the class by designing some jewellery pieces yourself!

In addition, you will be taught how to finsh your jewellery piece in a professional manner and to make use of a variety of materials and techniques, such as gluing end caps, attaching end caps with headpins, crimping, etc.

Knots will also be covered including specialist knots such as slider knots used for adjusting the length of your jewellery.

SKILL PREREQUISITE

There are no prerequisites for this class, it is open to all.

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES COVERED

* 7 principals of design

* Material identifcation and correct selection

* Attaching jewellery findings (clasps etc.)

* Knots, such as square and slide knots

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

* Tuition

* Notes (soft copy)

* The loan of a SJS student tool kit during the class

WHAT TO BRING AND MATERIAL FEE

A MATERIAL FEE of $15 is payable directly to your teacher on the day, cash only and correct change please.

PLEASE BRING ( if you have them - you do not need to purchase to do the class)

* Round and Flat nose pliers

* Crimping pliers

* Beading Board

* Wire cutters

* Scissors

* Pen, Notebook

GENERAL INFORMATION

SJS will have a range of competitively priced tools and supplies for purchase on the day should you wish to do so.

OH&S protocols at SJS require all students to wear CLOSED IN shoes and for long hair to be tied back. We recommend that glasses are worn instead of contact lenses and minimal jewellery is worn in a stuido environment.

PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE SAID

"This is one of the most practical classes I have done at SJS.  If you want to learn how to make a necklace from beads (ones you have made in classes or bought), this is the perfect course for you!  I learnt how to create fancy knots, crimp and work with chains to pull together several necklaces into something to wear. Also helpful for jewellery repairs. Really, really useful." Roz Brown

"Who knew I had so many options to choose from. I really enjoyed my day with Olga, learn't heaps and will be able to make the right choices when making necklaces in the future. Thanks Olga and SJS." Yoshida B