Basic tools for
Polymer classes are: Pasta machine w/4" C clamp (not the
one that comes with the machine), smooth work surface, tissue
blade, needle tool, ruler, scraper tool, plexi roller.
Basic tools for Wire
or Earring classes are: Flush wire cutters, round nose and chain
nose pliers.
Tools for Intermediate
Wire: Flush Cutter, round nose, flat nose, chain nose pliers, flat nose, chasing hammer, workcloth, Ball Pein hammer, ruler,
steel block with shock pad.
Class size is limited. Payment
due upon registration.
Materials are not included in classes unless otherwise noted.
Tehachapi
Store Classes
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Register by phone or in the store (661) 823-1930
Ridgecrest Store Classes
~Register by phone or in
the store (760) 384-2323
Tehachapi Class Schedule ~435 West J Street
Tools are available for rent $3- $5
Jewelry Design w/ Klew $35 per session Jan 5th, or Jan 28th 10:00-12:00
You will learn professional stringing/finishing techniques, working with stringing wire, hard wiring for a pendant fringe drops which will also teach you wire basics.
Materials: beads, focal, caps, accents, crystals, leaf chain, crimps, covers, guards, thin headpins, 18g wire, ear wires, basic wire tools and crimp tool.
Kaleidoscope Caning w/Klew $55
Sunday, Jan 8th 11:00-3:00 Learn how to create the intricate designs. Materials: Basic Poly tools, ruler, work surface, Conditioned assorted clay colors should include black & 1 lg white and a minimum of four others of your choice. Skinner blends will be used in the cane so you may bring any you may have on hand or make some sheeted to bring to class. 3oz min each.
Introduction to Bronze Clay
w/ Judie Mountain~ $125 Class fee includes overnight firing
Saturday, Jan. 21st 9:00am-5:00pm class min:4 ~ max:8 Materials: Bronze Clay ,non stick work surface, ruler, soft sm rd. brush, craft knife, polyblade, burnish tool, flat sm, bristle brush, files. All materials available in our store. All other misc supplies provided for class use by instructor. Long Day- bring your lunch!
Judie Mountain is a world class artist and is known for her innovative jewelry design and color sense. She is a pioneer in bronze clay and is nationally acclaimed for her unique style and clean designs...as a Special Guest Artist we welcome her to our humble classroom to teach and inspire us in this wonderful versitle medium.
Bronze Clay~ Finishing Techniques w/Judie $65
Sunday Jan 22nd 11:00am-1:00pm
Learn how Judie creates her specialty finishes and explore how other mediums effect your finished piece. Lab fee: $12
Ridgecrest
Check store for details or sign up for special request classes!
Are you part of a guild?
Interested in having me come teach for you?
All you need to do is call or email for inquiries
661-823-1930
my email is: klew at klewexpressions.com just make the "at" an @ in your email field.
Klew Expressions & The Spirited Bead have become one; currently known as The Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery is a unique store offering beads,books, Wubber & Lindstrom tools, findings, semi precious gems, polymer clay beads,wire of all types, glass beads and Swarovski Crystal Beads and of course the exclusive designs of Karen Lewis aka Klew.
Klew Expressions and The Spirited Bead Polymer Clay Bead Gallery and Bead Store