Photo Album

Free Form Wire Wrapping–the Results!

Sometimes the stone you want to wear isn’t a typical cabochon. What’s one to do? Well, Nancy and Susan taught a class in February 2023 that shows some ways you can wire wrap a free form stone–with spectacular results!

Results from the Free Form Wire Wrapping Class in Feb 2023

Lotus Bud Weave–the Results!

Club members learned a new wire weaving technique thanks to Deb Delvaux. The group was very excited to learn another way to create jewelry and no doubt will be experimenting more with this one.

Members are Busy October 6, 2022

Thanks to Judy Mitchell for providing us with these great shots. If you are interested in downloading any of the images, Judy is graciously offering them free to members at her website: https://www.hobbytimephotos.com/Visitsandviews/The-Villages-Gem-Mineral-Society/

Basic Bead Embroidery Part II was delayed because of Hurricane Ian, but the gang was busy learning and having fun

Diann Eilering teaching Basic Bead Embroidery

Basic Bead Embroidery Class Susan McCauley and Diann Eilering — Diann Eilering teaching Basic Bead Embroidery

Lots of activity going on in the craft room too, including a silent auction

And look at our nice and tidy equipment storage!

August 2022 Wire Wrap Bead Connections Class

On August 25, Nancy taught a class on making connections–and connect they did! Nice work, everyone!

Wire Wrap Bead Connections class success 8

Wire Wrap Bead Connections class success 6

Wire Wrap Bead Connections class success 7

Wire Wrap Bead Connections class success 5

Wire Wrap Bead Connections class success 1 — Class participants hard at work creating

Wire Wrap Bead Connections class success 2 — Class participants hard at work creating

May 2022 Intermediate Wire Wrapping Class

Wire Wrapping Class students' work — Mary McGee taught 18 students during the Intermediate Wire Wrapping Class, May 26. These are about half the results. The students wrapped around the room as Mary came through and gave additional one-on-one help as we learned new skills.

Intermediate Wire Wrapping students at work — Wire wrappers working on their projects

Intermediate wire wrapping instructor Mary McGee giving some one-on-one help — Wire wrappers working on their projects

Feb 2022 Annual Artisan Show

The following photos are from our members, Judy and Tom Mitchell

And some more photos!

Beginning Wire Wrapping Class, Feb 24, 2022

23 members attended the Beginning Wire Wrapping Class taught by Greg Vollendorf. Just about everyone was able to finish their project and the results are fantastic!

Feb 2022 beginning wire wrapping class results

Coiled Beaded Bracelet Class, Jan 27, 2022

Nancy Buettner taught a class on making Coiled and Beaded Bracelets for the SIG this month. 15 members attended and everyone was so pleased with the results!

Coiled and Beaded Bracelet Jan 2022 class examples from Nancy

Coiled and Beaded Bracelet Jan 2022 class result 3

Holiday Earrings Class, Dec 2, 2021

Deb Delvaux led a quick class which empowered several members to make earrings for the holidays!

The results from the holiday earring class!

Deb Delvaux teaching holiday earring class 2021

holiday earring class 2021 working and socializing — Creating, learning, and yes, socializing are all part of the Jewelry Making SIG!

Cocktail Ring Making Class Oct 28 2021

Carey Beasley taught a class on how to make a cocktail ring–check out the amazing creations by the group!

Cocktail Rings made during Class Oct 2021

More 2021 Projects Finished!

Nancy Buettner taught two classes this summer–and here are some of the results! Awesome job, everyone.

Student work from the Hammered Copper, Teardrop Link Class July 22 by Nancy Buettner

Wire Wrapping Classes Every Month with our SIG

Every month the Wire Wrapping and Jewelry Making Special Interest Group has a different class so members can learn a variety of techniques for their stone work or stones they have purchased