What to Expect
\n \nThis is a tac tile workshop dedicated to the fundamentals of wir e manipulation and jewelry sizing. The class forma t allows you to interact directly with the materia l\, offering opportunities to measure\, cut\, and shape various wire gauges using specialty pliers. You will explore different wrapping tolerances\, e xperimenting with tightly uniform designs or loose \, freeform profiles. By the end of class\, you wi ll have multiple finished rings to take home for f uture reference.
\n \nSkills You’ll Acquire
\n \nWho Shou ld Join
\n \nThis class is designe d for makers looking to expand their construction vocabulary and transition into core jewelry-making techniques. It is the perfect opportunity for any one new to wire wrapping or experienced makers wan ting to practice fine motor control\, precise bend ing\, and traditional metal patination. 18+ Only.< /p>\n \n
Prerequisites and Safety Infor mation
\n \nThere are no prerequis ites for participating. All skill levels are welco me. Please wear clothing suitable for handling han d tools and mild chemical finishing solutions.
\n \nWhat to Bring
\n \n < p>All materials are provided. You may bring a note book if you wish to sketch out layout concepts or log sizing measurements. DESCRIPTION:What to Expect\n \n \n \n This is a tactile worksh op dedicated to the fundamentals of wire manipulat ion and jewelry sizing. The class format allows yo u to interact directly with the material\, offerin g opportunities to measure\, cut\, and shape vario us wire gauges using specialty pliers. You will ex plore different wrapping tolerances\, experimentin g with tightly uniform designs or loose\, freeform profiles. By the end of class\, you will have mul tiple finished rings to take home for future refer ence.\n \n \n \n Skills You’ll Acquire\n \n \n \n \n Solderless Ring Layout: Understanding how to f orm a structurally secure ring band using mechanic al wire-wrapping techniques instead of heat joinin g.\n Wire Manipulation: Developing precise contro l with pliers and mandrel tools to form consistent curves\, tight coils\, and smooth spirals.\n Siz ing and Proportioning: Learning how to accurately measure and calculate wire length required for spe cific finger sizes.\n Surface Finishing: Explorin g techniques to treat finished pieces using heat a nd chemical patinas to enhance depth\, contrast\, and texture.\n \n \n What’s Provided\n \n \n \n \n A variety of wire stocks and practice gauges req uired for the class.\n Access to jewelry mandrels \, specialty pliers\, and finishing solutions.\n Safety equipment and workspace accommodations.\n \ n \n Who Should Join\n \n \n \n This class is desi gned for makers looking to expand their constructi on vocabulary and transition into core jewelry-mak ing techniques. It is the perfect opportunity for anyone new to wire wrapping or experienced makers wanting to practice fine motor control\, precise b ending\, and traditional metal patination. 18+ Onl y.\n \n \n \n Prerequisites and Safety Information \n \n \n \n There are no prerequisites for partici pating. All skill levels are welcome. Please wear clothing suitable for handling hand tools and mild chemical finishing solutions.\n \n \n \n What to Bring\n \n \n \n All materials are provided. You m ay bring a notebook if you wish to sketch out layo ut concepts or log sizing measurements.\n \n CATEGORIES:Ticketed Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T210000 LOCATION:MakeHaven - 1st Floor Classroom\n 770 Chapel\, Str eet\n Classroom on First Floor\n New Have\, CT 065 10\n United States\n URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=937 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR