In this session, our seasoned Artisan, Laurie Poirier, will teach you four wire weaving stitches and work to create a pendant. With these techniques, you can learn how to take your wire work to the next level. Once you master these, you can create anything in wire!

Guests have the option to follow along and create their own bracelets in real time as Laurie provides step by step instructions OR feel free to just watch and create later! 

Tools:  

Cutter  

Flat Nosed Pliers   

Wire Straightener

Supplies:  

18g wire   

22g wire   

4, 6 and 8 mm crystals (whatever you have on hand)

You can find supplies on: 

www.butterflybeads.ca - Everyday supplies

www.beadfx.com  -Higher end items 

www.stonesandfindings.com  -Sterling Silver and Pearls

About our Host:  Laurie is a Toronto Artisan who has been crafting in various forms since childhood.  As an adult, she began teaching paper crafting and through that found her passion for teaching jewellery to all ages.   Laurie has taught children in schools to seniors in Church groups.  Her classes range from Jewellery 101 to more advanced Chainmaille and Wire working.   Laurie has been selling at craft shows for the past ten years and teaching for the past eight years at Michael's, John Bead Outlet, Gem Expo, Craftandian, Toronto Public Libraries, Home Parties and her own private home studio.  

Accessibility Level: Easy. This workshop can be accessed online through our Boomerang at Home online feature. This is a video conference experience that can be accessed via Mobile, iPad, and Computer devices. 

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