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Grand River Beads Welcomes Guest Artist
Loren Damewood 
August 17-18, 2012
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Loren Damewood   

Loren has been creating intricate decorative knots in precious metal for over 25 years, and recently retired from a career in the aerospace industry to teach workshops full time. He taught himself the techniques he uses by trial and error, and delights in helping others by-pass the tedious stages and go right to creating fun shiny jewelry. Visit his web page at www.golden-knots.com.

 

  

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Prolong Knot Bracelet
Skill Level: All
Friday, Aug. 17, 2012
10-4 PM
A hands-on one-day workshop, to introduce the student to the principles of tying complex two-dimensional knots in precious wire, specifically addressing the Prolong Knot, or Ocean Plat, made into a bracelet. There will be examples and discussion of the use of this knot in several other applications, with demonstrations as time permits.

Participants are provided with a fixture, fine silver wire, and tools. Some familiarity with wire work and jewelry making is useful, but not essential. By the end of the session, each participant will have completed a silver bracelet.
 
Class Fee: $170 (Includes all materials)
Tools Required: All Tools Provided by Instructor
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Turks Head Ring
Skill Level: Intermediate 
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012
10-4 PM
This workshop builds on skills introduced in the first session, but in three dimensions, specifically addressing the Turk's-head Knot, made into a ring. There will be examples and discussion of the use of this knot in several other applications, with demonstrations as time permits. Ring sizing is discussed and a ring-making fixture capable of producing multiple sizes is provided. Each student is expected to complete at least one ring, with two passes. (The pictured ring is tripled.)

 

Class Fee: $195 (Includes all materials)
Tools Required: All Tools Provided by Instructor
Sign up HERE 
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Please Note:  Sign up for both workshops for $335 and save $30. Payment must be made in full at time of registration.
Sign up here for both:Buy Now
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Contact Information
 
Phone: 440-331-4950
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