Rings 102
Cost: $25.00 plus materials
Length of Class: 2 Hours
Class Description:
A
continuation from Rings 1, we will be adding beads to the ring mix making
around 3-5 rings, once again depending on the rate of learning and if everyone
has their own mandrel.
NOTE:
I prefer a Steel Ring Mandrel which you can get on Amazon over the
ones sold at Michaels and Joanns. This way you can hammer on it. If you
don't want to order-Michaels has an aluminum one that is better than the
plastic ones Joanns sell (They are not 100% round but have a flattened
back). Also Hobby Lobby has a smaller ring mandrel (does not make
anything over a Size 10 I believe), that can be used for light hammering (better than those at Michaels and Joanns but not like a steel one.
In
this class, students will create either a mixed media canvas or art journal
page in the style of Christy Tomlinson figures. Students will create a dimensional
background using papers, paints and stencils, then create the figure from
paper. Once dry, students will add more texture by doodling on the project. We
will also add some dimension by using wire to create the wings. 
Class Description:
We
will be creating 3-5 rings using different gauges of wire. We will discuss
tools and how to properly use a ring mandrel to get the correct size ring. The
number of rings created depends on how fast the class moves. Some classes only
make 3 with others made 5, depends on the rate of learning and if everyone has
their own mandrel. 
In
this class, students will be learning how to weave a simple 10 bead right angle
weave that gives the appearance of interlocking loops of chainmaille. 
In
this class, students will be learning how create a loom pattern, set up their
loop for beading and how to finish a loom project. 
