Just letting everyone know that we have added a Copper Bangle class with Donna Struthers to the March calendar! The class will be held on March 22nd from 10am – 1pm. If you can’t make this one never fear as we have this class scheduled again for the upcoming quarter.To sign up online or for more information just click here: Copper Bangle

Another great class with Donna Struthers has been added to the calendar. Just in time for Valentine’s Day or just because it is so cute she is teaching a class called Spiral Heart Charm Bracelet. Join in on the fun!

Just added to the Calendar for February 5th is a really cute heart pendant made with copper and silver called All About Hearts with Donna Struthers. This would be a terrific valentines day gift!

Donna has come up with another amazing class for us called Out of Round Rustic Pendant. This is a class for all skill levels and anyone interested in learning how to solder, pound, punch and rivet silver. Basic skills you need to know to expand your jewelry making into the silver smiting world. This class is scheduled for this Wednesday January 5th 6pm – 8:30pm!

Have you had a chance to meet our teacher Donna Struthers? If not then here is your chance!

My goal in teaching is, first of all, to send students home with the finished project pictured in the class description.
Perhaps more important is teaching the skills so that students will be able to reproduce their work at home or in the studio, and to be able to build on the knowledge gained in class to add to their list of jewelry making skills.
Many techniques have what might be called ‘crossover possibilities’ – if you consider that the technique you just learned for making a bracelet could be tweaked just a bit to make a great pendant or a pair of earrings you have actually learned a useful technique, not just the directions for making one project. Each class will include ideas to keep the creativity going, and to realize what else may be possible with the same materials and techniques.
Making jewelry can be seen as a series of questions or problems- what to do if the hole in the bead is too large, too small, the wire is too thin, the earring is too heavy, the bracelet doesn’t fit right.  There are some ‘rules’ that have shortcuts, and some that do not. The bewildering array of tools available can be overwhelming- we’ll discuss what tools are really necessary to complete your project, and which ones you can get by without.
Oops, and not to forget rule number one: Have fun in class!!!
Happy creating!

Donna teaches some amazing metal working classes. Below are some pictures of her classes we currently are offering.

Mixed Metal Madness

Copper Bangle

Featherweight Earrings

To sign up for these classes check out Donna’s page on our website – Donna Struthers

Well Donna has done it again and has come up with an amazing class for everyone to enjoy. These bangles are solid copper and very cool! Learn to make your own and hammer your own design pattern into them then learn to connect them with cold connection riveting. What more could you ask for! For more information visit the class page Copper Bangle

We are now taking names to schedule a class so contact the store and get on the list. 619.460.2323 or email webmaster@thebouncingbead.com

Copper Bangle