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Jewelry Making Classes Chicago

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Learn how to create stunning jewelry pieces from scratch in the vibrant city of Chicago, with classes ranging from beginner beadwork to advanced metalworking techniques.

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Jens Pind Chain Maille Bracelet

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

It is thought to be of Scandinavian descent though while not known for sure this chain has been around for a long time and is known all over the world. The jump rings interlock to form a very tight weave yet it is quite flexible. Materials: Argentium Sterling Silver: $70 Silver-Filled: $47 Base Metal: $30 Kit prices include basic clasp. Kit prices subject to change with metal market fluctuation. Note: Tuition includes material fee.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Byzantine Chain Maille with Variational Rings Bracelet

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Make this ancient chainmaille weave that looks complicated though is easy to learn. Students can use this weave as a base for many other designs. Students will learn the basic chain and ways to add beads so you can make the chain your own. Tools Needed: Two pair of flat nose pliers Optional: Magnification Material Kit: Base metal:$30 Silver Filled $48 Argentium Sterling Silver $70 Kit prices include basic clasp.Kit prices subject...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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$208
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Textile Jewelry Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Join Justin LeBlanc and create a statement bib necklace and earrings, using fabric manipulation techniques that will be applied to your one-of-a-kind textile jewelry design.  Tools and materials are provided.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$199
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Herringbone Weave Wire Wrapped Bracelet

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

This simply beautiful weave can be done over any type of bead, forming a diamond shape around it. The wrapping is different on each side giving you the option of two different looks. Tools we will be using:  Chain-nose pliers wire cutters round-nose pliers Material Kit: Argentium Sterling Silver $60 Silver-Filled $40 Base Metal $30 Kit prices include basic clasp and choice of beads. Kit prices subject to change with metal market...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Celtic Star Chain Maille Pendant

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

A very fun whimsical chain. This looks beautiful in all silver Base Metal - $25  Silver Filled-$35  Argentium Silver - $50  Note: This materials are already added on the tuition fee. Kit prices subject to change with metal market fluctuation.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Full Persian Chain Maille Bracelet Weaving

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Come, learn and enjoin daily compliments from everyone around you, when you will ware the professional jewelry made by you in the class. Always have something new to give as a gift, when you need one. Full Persian. This chain is a ancient pattern that is very dense and intricate looking. It is very stylish and can be found for sale in high end stores. Easier than it looks to make. Material Kit: Argentium Silver( non tarnishing): $60...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Advanced Rejuvenated Jewelry: Mini

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity and master new techniques in this captivating jewelry crafting course. Transform vintage broken jewelry, watches, tin, and china into spectacular pieces that reflect your unique style. Prerequisite: Rejuvenated Jewelry or consent of the instructor.

(122) Advanced 18 and older
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$162

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Secret Symbols Necklace for Him or for Her

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

In this polymer clay jewelry making class you will learn how to make a variety of canes, sculpt, shape, carve and manipulate this amazing medium to create your very own wearable art. The series of projects are carefully planned to demonstrate several techniques and explore the limitless possibilities of mixing polymer clay with other media and materials.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Polymer Clay Earrings 5 Hours Workshop

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

In this polymer clay jewelry making class you will learn how to make a variety of canes, sculpt, shape, carve and manipulate this amazing medium to create your very own wearable art. The series of projects are carefully planned to demonstrate several techniques and explore the limitless possibilities of mixing polymer clay with other media and materials.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Fun Earring Chain Maille

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Make this last minute holiday gift for your loved one. After you learn the technique, make couple more at home for other friends. Each one of them will be different. Enjoin daily compliments from everyone around you, when you will ware the professional jewelry made by you in the class. Always have something new to give as a gift, when you need one. Earrings - Learn how to make one or two different types of earrings made completely out of jumprings....

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Wire and Beads Victorian Earring

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

While creating these elegant earrings, you will learn traditional wire jewelry making techniques that will enable you to make many more future variations of this design.  Base metal $10. Beads could be purchased. Sterling Silver is $25. Note: Tuition includes base metal fee and sterling silver

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Wire Wrapped Cabochon Ring

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Learn how to wrap cabochon and create this beautiful ring. You will leave the class with the finished ring, which worth more then you paid for the class. Base metal fee is $10.  Silver, gold-filled wires $25.  Stones are available for sale during the class

(1) All levels 15 and older
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$100
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Bracelet and Earrings with Felted Beads

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the art of creating personalized jewelry with woolen felt beads at a renowned botanical garden. Get inspired by the stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner while designing your own unique bracelet and earrings set. All supplies and tools were provided.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Daisies Wire Necklace Jewelry Workshop

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Design this unusual necklace using new technique of wire twisting and winding, then arranging into a whimsical bouquet of daisies around your neck.  Copper or brass kits are $15, silver available to purchase (need to be requested in advance and will be quoted accordingly). Student also need to supply or purchase in the store 7-10 glass or gemstone 6mm beads.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Hoops Wire Earrings Class

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Learn how to create this beautiful hoop earrings and will leave class with a pair of finished earrings. We will practice all techniques with base metal (non-precious) wire. Note: Materials fee is included in the price.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Amethyst Slice Wire Wrapped Pendant / Earrings

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Wire wrap Amethyst Slice to make a beautiful pendant or earrings. (you will be able to finish only 1 earring) Great way to set unusual shapes objects like see glass, amethyst slice or cabochon stone. This class teaches you how to decoratively encase a stone using a square wire. You will learn how to bend and shape the wire against a flat backed stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant.  Base metal fee...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Columbus Chain (Half Persian 4-1) Bracelet Weaving

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Come, learn and enjoin daily compliments from everyone around you, when you will ware the professional jewelry made by you in the class. Always have something new to give as a gift, when you need one. This beautiful chain is suitable for a man or a woman. With this weave you can use all one metal or two different metals allowing you to create a unique bracelet or necklace. Material Kit: Gold-Fill and Argentium- $100 Argentium- $90...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Cleopatra Wire Sculptured Bracelet

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Learn how manipulate square wire to create this nice bracelet. This technique could be used in many other wire bangle designs. Copper or brass material fees $10 is due to the instructor Silver kit is $30.  You will leave the class with the finished bracelet.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Wire and Beads Earring Making

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Learn how to create simple loops, wrapped loops and a single spirals in this beginning wire jewelry making class! You will leave class with one pair of earrings. Students will practice all techniques with base metal (non-precious) wire. Materials are $15 for up to 2 pairs of earrings Note: Materials included

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Discover Crystals

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Embellishing with Swarovski crystals creates a one-of-a-kind piece that, if it's even available in stores, would be outrageous! Now you can learn to do it easily, beautifully & inexpensively! Note: Kits and supplies to be purchased at the center.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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