Classes
Free Form Wire Wrapping–the Results
The results from February’s Special Interest Group class prove that you all really know how to rock! Thanks to Susan and Nancy for this class and to Deb for the photo of your work.
March 23 Class: Basic Wire Wrapping 2
Basic Wire Wrapping Class (2) When: Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Greg Vollendorf What will be covered: Basic wire wrapping class (2) taught by Greg Vollendorf that will continue to reinforce wire wrapping techniques. We are trying to build skills in wire wrapping […]
April 2023 Wire Wrapping SIG Class: Chain Maille Earrings
Chain Maille – Earrings – Variation of Helm Weave When: Thursday, April 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Michael McCauley What will be covered: This wire wrapping / jewelry making SIG class will be a different use of the Helm Weave. You will make a pair of […]
Mar 2, 2023 Business Meeting & News
The first Thursday of the month is a busy time for all members of The Villages Gem and Mineral Society with something for each and every person. See you there! Jewelry Making Special Interest Group 6-7:30pm Our first SIG class was held on Feb 23 and it will be on Free Form Wire Wrapping, and if […]
Feb SIG Class: Free Form Wire Wrapping
Free Form Wire Wrapped Stone When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Nancy Buettner What will be covered: Wire Wrapping a Gemstone that is formed and everything is cut to perfection is what we have been working on in the past. In this class […]
Dec Jewelry Making SIG Class
This will be the last Jewelry Making SIG class of 2022. Come join us for a fun evening making holiday earrings–great your yourself or gift giving. As an added incentive, if you really need one 😇, Deb will be bringing her new tool, the One Step Looper, in case anyone wants to see how it […]
Plan Now for October Jewelry Making Class
Just a reminder that Oct 27, 2022 is the next Jewelry Making SIG class. This one is to create a Lotus Bud Wrap. This is a simple project. There is only one wrap. Everyone should be able to do this…a larger cabochon is easier to wrap than a small one. Supplies are NOT provided for […]
Oct 6, 2022 Business Meeting and Silent Auction
October 2022 Business Meeting Thursday, October 6, 2022 will be the second business meeting of the fall. The meeting will start at 7:30pm and be followed with a Silent Auction. Topics to be discussed are the Pre-Christmas Show being held on November 10, 2022 at the Seabreeze Recreational Center, as well as each committee providing […]
Wire Wrap Bead Connections Class Success
Susan, the Wire-Wrapping Jewelry Making SIG (special interest group) leader reports “I just wanted to let you know that we had a nice turnout last night for the Wire Wrapped Loops class by Nancy Buettner. I think everyone had fun and got very creative!! And maybe a little loopy too!“ As you can see from […]
August Jewelry Making SIG Class Reminder
Hopefully everyone had a nice summer break and you are excited to get back to learning new skills with the Wire Wrapping and Jewelry Making SIG (Special Interest Group). The August class is Wire Wrap Bead Connections taught by Nancy Buettner, Thursday August 24 6pm – 8:30pm in the Destin Room. This is a class […]