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Twisted Wire & Gemstone “Tree of Life” Sculpture

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $46
  • Earn 460 reward points
  • Fine Arts Bldg, Los Angeles, CA

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  • $46
  • Price includes $7 material fee.
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What you'll learn in this craft class:

Symbolic in many cultures, the “tree of life” is the inspiration for this class project. These magical little sculptures bloom and grow out of copper, gold or silver wire along with gemstone and glass beads that make it sparkle and shine. Each tree stands approximately 6-7 inches tall. First, you’ll learn how to skillfully twist the beads onto the wire creating the leaves and branches. Then, you’ll master the technique of artfully combining your branches to build the trunk. Next, instruction will be given on how to achieve that “realistic touch” to make it look as it would in nature. Finally, you’ll “plant” your precious tree in a complementary small vessel like a candle holder or planter filled with stones, pebbles and even moss if you’d like.

Please bring a pair of jewelry making wire cutters.

Optional: you can bring a small candle holder or planter not more than 3”x3”, although several will be available in class. All other materials will be provided including the wire, beads, stones, and vessels
School Notes: Maps, directions, and parking info are on our website at http://www.wlac.edu/westside/WestsideMapandLegend.pdf. Please contact the school for specific room information. The Westside Extension office is located at the back of Parking Lot 5.

Refund Policy

Refund or transfer requests may be granted ONLY if you notify the Westside Extension Office AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE CLASS BEGINS that you wish to cancel. This applies to any and all changes to the original registration – including transfers and credits. Refunds, transfers, or credits CANNOT be granted once class begins and CANNOT be issued for absences or if you register within five days of class. Some camps and off-campus classes have different refund policies as noted.

Notification of cancellation may be done by phone, in person, by mail or email. Refunds or transfers must be processed by the Extension office – you cannot do it yourself online. A processing charge will be deducted for each class refund or transfer, except for classes canceled by Westside Extension. The standard processing fee is $10 but some camps and classes (like Pharmacy Technician classes) have higher processing fees (Pharmacy Technician processing fee is $50).  If you paid by credit card, your account will be credited. If you paid by cash, check or money order, you will receive a check refund (allow 4 weeks for processing). A credit toward other Westside Extension classes may be issued in lieu of a refund if you wish.

A full refund or credit will of course be given when a class is cancelled by Westside Extension.

Reviews of Classes at West Los Angeles College (58)

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  • Twisted Wire & Gemstone “Tree of Life” Sculpture

    Reviewed by Katharine S. on 10/18/2015
    Wonderful class and great fun making the wire 'Tree of Life'! Loved it!
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