Jewelry & Photography Workshops!We are excited to announce that due to popular demand, we've expanded our Workshop offerings this year! For our Spring, 2020 show, we have several talented jewelry artists and teachers as well as a professional photographer sharing their decades of skill and knowledge! Classes come with everything you need to enjoy the project or lecture.
Check out these amazing classes coming to the Colorado Mineral and Fossil Spring Show! Registration is open! Continue reading to learn more! *Seat confirmations are only final after payment. |
Photography Workshop!Tips and Techniques For Better Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Photos
Join us in this fun and informative session and learn what it takes to capture your favorite mineral, fossil or piece of jewelry on camera!
Price $79 Value – Show Price $55 (each class is limited to 12 people) Friday May 15, 2020 1:00pm – 2:30pm 3:30pm - 5:00pm Saturday May 16, 2020 10:30am-12:00pm 2:30pm-4:00pm Sunday May 17, 2020 10:30am-12:00pm 2:30pm-4:00pm Click here to register! In this class Bruce and Kevin will teach you the "do's and don'ts" of photographing your mineral and other collection pieces. Learn how to...…….
Handouts provided and hands on demonstrations. SIGN UP EARLY for Special DISCOUNTS Gallery: Bruce Danuser
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Featuring Jewelry Artist & Teacher Katiri Peters from Texas!
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"As a Jewelry Designer, my love is to create expressive one-of-kind jewelry by taking inspiration from Mother Earth’s natural gems, stones, crystals, and metals. I have an Etsy shop where I sell my work, you can find it at www.etsy.com/shop/designsbykatiri. I find so much delight going on adventures to collect my own agates, gems, opals and more to use in my designs. I began silversmithing in 2003 at the Craft Guild of Dallas where I acquired skills over a couple years in fabrication, precious metal clay, enameling, stone setting, casting, wire wrapping and more. I then worked professionally as a Bench Jeweler Apprentice for over five years in a retail jewelry store. From there I joined the Arlington Gem and Mineral Club where I learned how to do lapidary work such as faceting, cutting my own cabochons for jewelry and I took advanced silversmithing classes. For several years I lead and taught a variety of casting classes and wire wrapping techniques there. I have taught a variety of different classes at other places and I enjoy teaching and sharing what I have learned with others. "
Follow me online! https://www.facebook.com/KatirisKreations/ |
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Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Ring Workshop
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Time: 10am to 4pm with a 1/2 hour lunch Price: $175 All basic materials included 13 Seats Maximum Click here to see all workshop registration! This is a fun and rewarding workshop where you will learn a variety of silversmithing techniques as you create your own turquoise stone set ring in sterling silver. If you are new to jewelry fabrication or interested in expanding your skills then this is a great class for you.
Come join the excitement in learning how to unleash your creativity and make your own custom ring. What you will learn: The how and why about the tools we will be using in class. The design process for this project. Various silversmithing techniques in fabrication such as: cutting, filing, sanding, stamping, adding a patina, polishing and finishing your ring creation. What you can expect from this class The cost of the class covers the use of tools in classroom All the sterling silver, turquoise stone and other materials needed to make your ring, Tutorial, instruction Some steps in fabrication will be done for you so that you can have plenty of time and leave with a finished ring. |
Gallery: Katiri Peters
Featuring Jewelry Artist & Teacher Susan Gardner from Denver!
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I've been designing and creating beautiful, one of a kind metal jewelry for over 13 years. I use precious metal wires, natural gemstones and a lot of imagination, patience and respect for Nature, in all of my designs. I blend wire techniques to create my jewelry, using only hand tools and the stone. There is never an adhesive or solder used in my wire work (while I do use soldering techniques in my other lines). I love to share this Perfectly Twisted form of art and so began teaching six years ago. I give class all around Denver, Colorado and I sell my design patterns and physical jewelry world wide. Please check out my jewelry, my teaching schedule and my digital tutorials at my website: https://www.perfectlytwistedjewelry.com/shop.html
I am excited to be teaching my 3rd year for the Colorado Mineral and Fossil show! |
Wire Wrapped Ring
Date: Friday, May 15, 2020
Time: 1pm to 4 / 5pm - no break. Price: $60 All basic/copper materials and student stone included Click here to register for this class! 15 Seats Maximum I will have a high resolution camera on my hands, a large screen and a teacher's assistant during class. This is a fun and addicting workshop! Learn to make these very easy and very exciting cabochon wire wrapped rings, using square and round copper wires, flat back cabochon stones and traditional wire wrapping techniques.
In this workshop, students will learn to take a basic measurement for creating a ring. They will learn how to use the ring mandrel and other basic hand tools associated with wire wrapping. This ring shank and technique will open a world of exciting possibilities to the wire wrapping enthusiast and rock hound! What a wonderful way to sport your beloved collection of stones! All basic copper materials, student stone and tools for use, will be provided in class and are included with your registration. After class, you get the full PDF digital pattern emailed to you so you can create more at home with your own favorite stones!
Upgraded materials such as sterling silver wires and additional cabochon stones will be available in class for purchase. Students will learn and create a gorgeous wire wrapped cabochon ring in class and then the room will remain open for any students who want to stay and make another. Come to the show early, shop for a favorite stone, come to class and learn how to set it! This workshop is great for any skill level. |
Wire Wrapped Pendant
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
Time: 10am to 4 / 5pm with a 1/2 hour lunch Price: $80 All basic/copper materials and student stone included Click here to register for this class! 15 Seats Maximum I will have a high resolution camera on my hands, a large screen and a teacher's assistant during class. Click here to see all workshop registration! In this class, students will learn how to create a gorgeous wire wrapped pendant, using square copper wires and traditional wire wrapping techniques. This class is for the very beginner student who has never wire wrapped before, or students who have minimal wire wrapping experience. It’s great also for those who want a refresher!
This versatile pendant harness is easy to adapt to stones of many shapes and sizes. In this class, we will be using a teardrop shaped stone and creating a petite pendant with a lot of statement! This technique of wire wrap allows for designs to be as simple or as abundant in swirls and curls, as you desire.
Price of class includes material kit and tools for use while in class. Kit contents:
We bring all you'll need to enjoy the class, you just bring a great can do attitude and have a amazing time! PLEASE NOTE! Class tuition is NON REFUNDABLE, so please check your calendar and schedule before you register. 20 seats maximum. Students must be 16 or older to come to class alone. Students 12-15 must be with parent or guardian. Minimum student age is 12. Please feel free to email with questions before registration: PerfectlyTwistedJewelry13@gmail.com |
Wire Weaved Pendant
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Time: 10am to 4 / 5pm with a 1/2 hour lunch Price: $80 All basic/copper materials and student stone included Click here to register register for this class! 15 Seats Maximum I will have a high resolution camera on my hands, a large screen and a teacher's assistant during class. Click here to see all workshop registration! Advance your wire wrapping skills by learning to Wire Weave! This is a gorgeous technique that adds intricate and beautiful detail to wire work. It's an ancient art form and done entirely with small hand tools. This is a reversible pendant design and you will learn the basics of harnessing a drilled stone in wire weave, creating a bail and beautiful design work to both sides of the pendant.
Price of class includes material kit and tools for use while in class. Kit Contents:
You'll be all set to make more at home after class! In class we will build a petite pendant using the basic weaving skill set. Hand tools, reader glasses and lamps for use during class, will be provided. Please bring any Rx reading glasses, head lamp, wrist brace or magnifiers if you need them. 15 seats maximum. Students must be 16 or older to come to class alone. Students 12-15 must be with parent or guardian. Minimum student age is 12. Please feel free to email with questions before registration: PerfectlyTwistedJewelry13@gmail.com |
Gallery: Susan Gardner Perfectly Twisted Jewelry
Featuring Jewelry Artist & Teacher Kate Dowd from Denver!
Kate has a degree in fine arts and has worked in Interior and Fashion Design as well as all manner of fine arts and hand crafts for over 2 decades. She is a teacher and specializes in Seed bead weaving, bezeling and bead embroidery.
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Beginner Bead Bezeled Cabochon Workshop!
Learn to create a beautiful beaded cabochon bezel, using needle and 'thread' techniques! This is a fun, easy and relaxed class, perfect for the beginner or any bead enthusiast. Come join us for a wonderful time and learn a new way to create jewelry out of your gorgeous stones!!
I will bring everything you need to complete the project as well as all hand tools needed. I will also have extra reader glasses, lamps and magnifiers. Please remember tobring any Rx glasses or head lamps if you need them. Kit contents: Cabochon, Seed Beads, Ultra Suede backing, Needles, Fireline Color choices will be available in class. |
