Cindy Kaul kaul4247@comcast.net Jewelry Making and Teaching Jewelry Classes is my third career.  I started as an Emergency Room RN and then owned a Residential Real Estate Company for many years.  In 2005 we moved to Portland and I began to seriously pursue my jewelry making hobby.   I have taken classes around Portland for 7 years, including  most of the ones that Barbara at Artisans of Metal and Thread offers.  I also taught at a craft store in SE Portland for 4 years as well as teaching privately from my home.   I am primarily interested in passing this wonderful skill and hobby on to others.  I teach the most basic levels of jewelry making and believe that if you understand the tools and material options and know how to attach a clasp and wire wrap beads you are well on your way to successful jewelry making.  Beyond that I do offer some more advanced project based classes and many of these are based on off loom weaving techniques.  None of my courses require any special skills and investment in equipment is minimal.  Once you have completed the Introduction to Beaded Jewelry Making and the Introduction to Wire Wrap you should be able to move easily into my more advanced classes.  Please feel free to email me with questions about classes at kaul4247@comcast.net.  You can see some of my work in my etsy shop at www.strandsandmore.etsy.com  If you are interested in a custom class, want to learn to repair your own jewelry or need a different time, please feel free to email with your request and needs.  I am flexible and can change the class schedule quite easily.  Classes   Introduction To Beaded Jewelry Learn about the tools and materials needed for beginning jewelry making and clasp attachment. Time:  2 hours  Cost:  $25 plus materials email instructor to sign up, for supply list or for questions,  kaul4247@comcast.net Introduction To Wire Wrapped Beads Learn the technique for  making beaded chain necklaces and bracelets Learn how to make dangle earrings Learn how to turn a bead into a pendant Time:  2 hours    Cost:  $25 plus materials Email instructor to sign up, for supply list or for questions   kaul4247@comcast.net     For Ages 10 to 16 Introduction to Beaded Jewelry Begin a lifetime hobby and learn how to make great gifts for family and friends I do not usually offer this on the calendar during the school year but feel free to request this class for late afternoons or weekends.  Learn about the tools and materials needed for beginning beaded jewelry making Create a finished strung beaded necklace and/or bracelet Time:  2 hours   Cost: $25 plus materials email instructor at kaul4247@comcast.net to sign up, for supply list or for questions     Peyote Stitch Beaded Bail Prerequisite: None but recommend you take “Introduction to Making Beaded Jewelry” first. You will learn how to do even count flat peyote stitch with seed beads. You will learn how to make a bail to connect a strand of beads or a chain to a pendant that has an open hole in it. You should have time to finish one bail if you bring your strand or chain already made with you to class and if the opening in the pendant is not too wide. Time: 2 to 3 Hours  Cost:  $25 Plus Materials Email instructor at kaul4247@comcast.net for supply list and questions   Bi Cone Bracelet I recommend that you take Introduction to Beaded Jewelry first You will learn how to create a beautifully designed bracelet using bi-cone crystals. Time:  2 hours  Cost:   $25 plus materials email instructor to sign up, for supply list or with questions,  kaul4247@comcast.net Architectural Square Stitch Bracelet Learn how to create an architectural design bracelet using the square stitch This is a non-loom stitch and requires only thread and a needle Time:  3 hours   Cost:  $30 plus materials email instructor to sign up, for supply list or with questions    kaul4247@comcast.net   Spiral Beading Learn to do a spiral stitched rope using thread and beads without a loom You will create a bracelet or start a necklace which you can finish at home or in a workshop in the studio. Time:  3 hours   Cost:  $30  plus materials email instructor to sign up, for supply list or with questions   kaul4247@comcast.net Wire Workshop This is a workshop for anyone who has taken my Introduction to Wire Wrap Class or has previous experience with wire wrapping and is comfortable with their technique. This is a time to get help on projects or to learn more skills related to wire wrapping and attaching or making clasps. This is also an opportunity to have a quiet space to do your work with assistance if needed. You can also bring in jewelry that needs to be repaired and I can help you do this yourself. Time:  1 to 3 hours  Cost:  $10 per hour plus materials email instructor to sign up or with questions  kaul4247@comcast.net   Custom Bead Weaving Workshop This workshop is designed for anyone who has taken the beaded bails, square stitch, spiral beading or cluster necklace class. This will be an opportunity to work on your projects with assistance as needed. Time:  1 to 3 hours  Cost:  $10 per hour email instructor to sign up or with questions  kaul4247@comcast.net   Wedding Jewelry  If you would like to design and/or make your own wedding jewelry or if you would like to make gifts for your bridesmaids or jewelry for them to wear, this is the perfect place to come.   We will work with you one on one to accomplish your project goals.   Or, bring a friend or the bridesmaids and work together.  We are very flexible with times.  This can be a beading project or this can be metal.  You should email:  kaul4247@comcast.net to discuss options, times, cost, etc.   Any photos that you have of things that you like would be helpful.  All types of jewelry can be made in this studio.  This is a unique opportunity.   Cluster Necklace This is a necklace that combines what you learn in the Intro to Beading Class and in the Intro to Wire Wrap Class. Time:  2 Hours if you have completed the Intro Courses.   Cost:  $25 email instructor to sign up or with questions  kaul4247@comcast.net   Simple Earrings This is a alternative class to the Introduction to Wire Wrap Class.  In this class you will learn the wire wrap technique but will apply it only to earrings.  You will learn at least 3 earring making techniques. Time:  2 Hours.   Cost:  $20 plus materials.  You can bring your own or purchase at the studio before class.  You should arrive about 10 minutes early if you plan to purchase supplies before class. Email the instructor, kaul4247@comcast.net to register and to receive a supply list.     Simple Pendant Necklace This is an alternative class to the Introduction to Wire Wrap Class.  In this class you will learn the wire wrap technique but will apply it only to hanging a small charm or pendant from a chain. Time:  2 Hours.  Cost:  $20 plus materials.  You can bring your own or purchase at the studio before class.  You should arrive about 10 minutes early if you plan to purchase supplies before class. Email the instructor, kaul4247@comcast.net to register and to receive a supply list.   Wire Wrapping Found Objects In this class you will start with a rock, sea glass, etc. and you will learn how to wrap it in a wire cage.   I recommend that you take Intro to Wire Wrap before this class but it is not essential. Time:  2 Hours.  Cost:  $25.  Bring your own objects or Purchase at the Class.  Tools provided to borrow.  Some wire included or you can purchase at the class. Email the instructor, kaul4247@comcast.net to register and with any questions.        Wire and Bead Embellished Vases  In this class you will learn to make beaded hangers or rim surrounds for vases.   These can be simple or very involved with many beaded flowers and designs.  No prior experience of any kind is needed. Time:  2 hours.  Cost:  $30 includes one hanging vase.  Bring a large spool of 26 gauge wire in color of your choice and small pearls or beads that your wire can go through.    Bring vases or testtubes if desired.  Vase must either have a good lip or a loop or holes for wire to go through. Email the instructor:  kaul4247@comcast.net to register.