Jewelry Making Course: Creating Pendants and Earrings
A 2.5-hour workshop with Designer Lily Morda. This is a Beginner level course. Offered as Private, one-on-one instruction or at a discounted group rate.
*Please note: Some basic stringing and practice materials included. Beads and other materials necessary to complete class projects are sold separately. Students receive a 10% discount on any materials purchased on the day(s) of the workshop.
Voucher Purchase: This class voucher can be purchased for your own use (dates to be decided after purchase) or given as a gift (a gift certificate can be provided, which can be emailed to the recipient or printed).
What does the course cover? Learn essential wire-working techniques to create your own unique pendants and earrings. Students will also learn how to use the beautiful and versatile Italian Wire Mesh Ribbon to compliment the pendant(s) created in class. This class will give students a good foundation in basic wire-working techniques, which will surely be used again and again in future jewelry-making projects. Students will leave the class with a finished pendant necklace and matching dangle earrings.
What do I need to bring? Nothing but yourself and a desire to learn! However, if you have some beads or broken jewelry pieces at home that you would like to incorporate into your class project, please feel free to bring them along. All necessary tools, along with coffee and tea are provided. Stringing materials and practice ribbon are also provided.
Cancellations:
- Cancellations received at least 1 week in advance will result in either a full refund, less a 10% processing fee, or one free opportunity to re-schedule, at the student's request.
- Cancellations with at least 48 hours prior notice will be permitted to re-schedule with one free date change.
- We are sorry, but we cannot offer refunds on workshop tuition for students who cancel with less than 48 hour notice and who cannot re-schedule a date change.
Course Instructor: Lily Morda has been a professional jewelry designer, teacher and avid bead collector in both the U.S. and Europe since 1988. Her unique, high quality designs have sold to collectors all over the world.
Course Dates & Times: Private and group classes are scheduled at a time and date to suit your needs. You will be contacted once we receive your voucher purchase. When purchasing your voucher you will be given the opportunity to tell us your preferred course date. If you and a friend or two (or more) would like to schedule a class together, discounted group pricing is available. We can accommodate small groups of 2-5 students. Group classes are generally 2.5 - 3hrs. long. Please feel free to contact us prior to registration to discuss your preferred course date and time.
Course Location: We offer our workshops in a lovely part of Italy known as La Versilia, nestled along the northern coast of Tuscany, and into the hills above. This spectacular area offers a wealth of riches: From Carrara marble, and the renown sculpture town of Pietrasanta, to the hills and valleys of Camaiore, Seravezza and the Apuan Alps. Mediterranean beaches, charming small coastal and inland cities and smaller hill towns generously peppered among forested hills. All within a short drive from the studio...A perfect spot for your creative holiday adventure!
Please contact us to discuss the preferred dates for your class.