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The 2009-2010 classes for Wire Jewellery at George Brown College have now been posted!  Here’s the schedule (quoted from the GBC website):

Wire Art Jewellery 1

October 18-November 8, 2009
Course Number:   JEWL 9038, CRN# F10447

February 21-March 14, 2010
Course Number:  JEWL 9038, CRN# W45521

Learn the foundational skills needed to make wire jewellery. Make chains, earrings and findings using cold-joining techniques. Learn to manipulate different gauges of wire. Complete three bracelets, one necklace and four pairs of earrings. Create a piece based on a design of your own.

Note: A project kit of basic tools and wire will be supplied in the first class, but you must provide beads. The supplies required will be discussed in the first class.

Cost:  $412, plus cost of beads
Location:  Casa Loma
Hours: 20
Day/Time:  Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 pm.

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Wire Art Jewellery 2

April 11-May 2, 2010
Course Number:  JEWL 9050, CRN# W45608

Refine your ability to control wire by creating bracelets, pendants and rings using multiple wires, twisted wires and binding techniques. Learn how to calculate the price of a finished piece of jewellery.

Note: A project kit of basic tools and wire will be supplied in the first class.

Cost:  $450
Location:  Casa Loma
Hours: 20
Day/Time:  Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 pm.

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