Sunday 11th March 2012  3:00 PM

Mar 11 - Sunday

Latoya's Loft Jewelry Making Class

"INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY MAKING":
STRINGING BASICS-"Using Bead Caps & Spacers"

CLASS SIZE: 15-20 students

CLASS OBJECTIVES : Learn how to construct a single-strand necklace and matching pair of drop earrings from scratch and at the same time, gain needed knowledge of all of the components ( FINDINGS) such as bead caps and spacer beads that make up a jewelry piece. By the end of the session you would have designed and created your very own "one of a kind" necklace set.

COST-$20.00 Pre-Registration required.

TOOLS/MATERIALS: Students must bring
1). Beading Board or Measuring Tape
2). Round Nose Pliers
3). Snipper Tool/Wire Cutter
4). Crimper Tool
5). 24-32" strand of beads or pearls sized 10mm-12mm(*color of choice)
6). Either a pk. of 40 ct. silver or gold-plated bead caps or
a pk. of 4-5mm silver or gold-plated metal spacer beads

Latoya's Loft will provide all other findings and materials needed.
(Silver-plated & Gold-plated lobster clasps will be provided. Students can bring their own preference of clasp if so desired)

Tools & Materials can be purchased at Chevy's Accessories on Wulff Rd. or Home Fabrics on #1 Madeira St and Carmichael Rd.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PASS BY OR CALL THE CONSIGNMENT SHOP AT 325-0077 OR EMAIL US AT latoya'smail@latoyasloft.com

Latoya Bullard of 'Latoya's Loft', a local Bahamian jewelry designer, holds a 'Stringing Basics' jewelry making class at the Consignment Shop on West Bay & Nassau Sts. Up to 15-20 students can attend for a fee of $20. from 3pm to 4:30pm. Learn basic stringing techniques and create your own necklace and earrings sets. Bring your own basic tools and beads.(See list on the Latoya's Loft FB event page and website) Some materials are provided at the class. T: 325-0077 or RSVP on Facebook.