[Jewelry making - Article 01268] - Re: [Orchid] Wonderful wire weaving workshop

[Lisa Van Herik]

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    Janet, I've got two new workshop dates at the University California
    San Diego Crafts Center scheduled for Fall: October 23 and November
    13. The schedule should be up shortly on their website (url which
    I'll send asap). It's the Woven Wire Workshop. 

    The workshop, at least at this early stage, is 5 hours long and
    teaches tubular or circular braiding with wire. Aside from learning
    the basic technique (which is incredibly fast once you "get it"),
    the workshop focuses on what you can actually do with the
    technique...........based on altering any one of three variables:
    the composition of the "strands", guage/s of the wire and the type
    of forming tool used. Equally important is the presentation of
    variations on the basic technique. A simple and remarkably quick
    technique with explosive possibilities. We're shooting some of the
    sample jewelry pieces this week and I'll email when available on the
    net. 

    As for me, I'm technique driven and have spent a hefty part of 14
    years creating my own woven wire techniques.......or at least what I
    think are my own. This comes from a strong belief that there is a
    great deal that can be done with wire that simply hasn't surfaced
    yet. So I've been sort of on a self imposed, very long research
    project. My books are bread and butter, mass-market targeted but are
    sprinkled with what I think are some interesting techniques. 

    My fine work along with samples for the workshop will be up on
    www.wovenwirestudio.com shortly. This site is under construction but
    if you or anyone else would like class announcements, etc. please
    feel free to sign up online for that. 

Short of that, many thanks, Terrie

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