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2025
Wire Work with Melody MacDuffee Classes At Bead In Hand, Thursday - Sunday, February 20 - 23, 2025 Author of four books, three of them on wirework, Melody has taught her distinctive jewelry making techniques all over the U.S. and as far away as Morocco and West Africa. Her Craftsy instructional video, Filigree Jewelry with a Twist!, came out in 2015, and she has been a guest artist on Jewelry Television’s Jewel School several times. |
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Melody is also the co-founder and director of Soul of Somanya, a fair trade non-profit that offers paid training and steady, living wage employment to disadvantaged Ghanaian artisans. Click on their logo above for a link to their site to learn more. Melody also brings a trunk show of colorful West African beads, jewelry & symbolic findings with her, as well as beautiful cabochons and stone pendants, so come prepared to shop!
Please note our Class Policy: Pre-registration with payment of class fee is required. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes. Unless otherwise specified, classes are designed for adults ages 16 and up.
How to Register | You can register on-line by going to our Class Payment Page, or we can take a credit card payment by phone. Class size is limited to 5.
How to Register | You can register on-line by going to our Class Payment Page, or we can take a credit card payment by phone. Class size is limited to 5.
February 2025 Class Dates
Class fee includes written instructions and use of shop tools during class. Materials are extra.
Click HERE for a PDF of the 2025 classes that you can print.
Class fee includes written instructions and use of shop tools during class. Materials are extra.
Click HERE for a PDF of the 2025 classes that you can print.
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Morning Classes
Thursday, February 20, 11 am - 2 pm Twisted Wire Necklace, $40 | Adventurous Beginner Friday, February 21, 11 am - 2 pm Bali Style Silver Bracelet, $40 | Adventurous Intermediate Saturday, February 22, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Tree of Life Pendant, $40 | Intermediate |
Afternoon Classes
Thursday, February 20, 3 - 5:30 pm 5 Easy Earrings, $35 | Beginner Friday, February 21, 3 - 5 pm Quick & Easy Wire Bezel, $30 | Beginner Saturday, February 22, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Easy Rings Workshop, $30 | Beginner Sunday, February 23, 1 - 4 pm Bezeled Cab Chandelier Earrings, $40 | Adventurous Beginner |
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Thursday, February 20, 11 am - 2 pm
Twisted Wire Necklace | 3-hour class | Adventurous Beginner Class fee: $40, materials are extra Become proficient in the basics of twisted wire as you create a distinctive necklace replete with flowers, leaves and gracefully twining vines.
Materials for Twisted Wire Necklace
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
15 for the flower centers
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Twisted Wire Necklace
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Thursday, February 20, 3 - 5:30 pm
5 Easy Earrings | 2 & 1/2-hour class | Beginner Class fee: $35, materials are extra Expand your earring repertoire the easy way as you learn to make these five simple -- but very attractive -- earring pairs.
Materials for 5 Easy Earrings
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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5 Easy Earrings
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Friday, February 21, 11 am - 2 pm
Bali Style Silver Bracelet | 3-hour class | Adventurous Intermediate Class fee: $40, materials are extra This quadruple-loop motif was inspired by the beautiful metalwork of the Balinese people. You'll make enough links for your desired length bracelet, then make your own jump rings to attach the links. Finally, you’ll make a simple hook & eye clasp to finish the bracelet.
Materials for Bali Style Silver Bracelet
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Bali Style Silver Bracelet
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Friday, February 21, 3 - 5 pm
Quick & Easy Wire Bezel | 2-hour class Beginner Class fee: $30, materials are extra Here is a unique and easy way to attractively bezel cabochons without the need for soldering or torches. This is perfect for those beautiful but undrilled stones you didn't need but couldn't resist, and works especially well with small cabochons.
Materials for Quick & Easy Wire Bezel
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Quick & Easy Wire Bezel
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Saturday, February 22, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Tree of Life Pendant or Tree of Life Bezeled Stone | 3-hour class | Intermediate Class fee: $40, materials are extra The tree of life is an iconic symbol in many cultures. Make your own frame in the shape of your choice and then create your own version of the tree in the colors you love. Or use a large cabochon to create a graceful tree silhouetted against a background of scenic stone.
Materials for Tree of Life Pendant
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Tree of Life Pendant
Tree of Life Bezeled Stone
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Saturday, February 22, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Easy Rings Workshop | 2-hour class | Beginner Class fee: $30, materials are extra You can never have too many rings! Learn to make a variety of them in this loosely-structured workshop where your own ideas will get full play!
Materials for Easy Rings Workshop
Bead In Hand carries all of the materials recommended for this project and can help you find the items you need.
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Easy Rings Workshop
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Sunday, February 23, 1 - 4 pm
Bezeled Cab Chandelier Earrings | 3-hour class | Adventurous Beginner Class Fee: $40, materials are extra Start with a simple bezeling technique around a stone or cabochon and learn how to embellish it with lavish bands of color for an elegant and unique effect.
Materials for Bezeled Cab Chandelier Earrings
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Bezeled Cab Chandelier Earrings
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We had a great time with Melody during her 3 days of classes in September/October 2017, in July 2018, and July 2019!
