Jewelry Classes

Classes Taught Wendy Owner of Jewelry By Wendy

Wendy has a BA degree in Metalsmithing, and has 48 years experience in making jewelry.  She was her professor Assistant at William Paterson University in New Jersey and was responsible for helping students in the metals studio.  She has taught her craft to many school kids, and was an instructor for Kansas State University.

Private classes for groups are available. Call the gallery to setup your reservation.

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Jewelry Wire Wrappin'

Come learn to wire wrap.  Wendy will meet with a limited number of students.  Really helps to own some jewelry tools and have some knowledge of how to use pliers, but don’t fret if you don’t!  Wendy will show you each one-on-one how to wrap sea-glass with a couple of different techniques.  

Leave with a beautiful pair of earrings or pendant.

Supplies Needed: round nose, flat nose, needle nose pliers and wire cutters.
Class Cost:  $40.00 sterling silver wire included
Call to find out when the next class is or check out Wendy’s newsletter.
Call and set up a date with Wendy to have a class. Or email her at wendy@jewelrybywendy.com

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Metalsmithing- Earrings "The perfect beginners class"

Learn how to make a pair of sterling silver earrings with a gold filled dangle. Wendy will personally teach you how to use a hammer and pliers. If this is your first time using tools, you will be bending wire and hammering the silver. You will learn some techniques an leave with a beautiful pair of earrings and be ready to make more! This is the perfect
introduction class for a beginner.

Supplies Needed: Tools are not necessary but helpful if you own some. We will be using round nose, flat nose and chain nose pliers.
Class Cost: $45.00 all materials included
The class runs about one hour. Call to find out when the next class is or check out Wendy’s newsletter.

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Crocheted Chain with Beads

This is a fun class and no experience is needed in crocheting! We will be making a beautiful necklace that you will wear home that evening! I supply the wire. Call to see when the class is being offered! Or check my newsletter. It is also a great class to have as a party.

Supplies Needed: All you need to class is a #5 or H crochet hook in metal and 75 beads with a good size hole.
Class Cost: $45.00 wire included, you bring crochet hook and beads

Advanced Metalsmithing Class

This class is available only for students that have taken classes before with Wendy or have had prior Jewelry instruction. You will learn many new techniques and skills.
A project can be selected and worked on. Wendy, if you prefer, is available for one on one instruction. Stop in to meet Wendy or call the gallery @ 910-575-0024.

Supplies Needed: Owning your own jewelry tools is necessary.
Class Cost: For the Advanced Metalsmithing class change it to read: $20 an hour per instruction. ​call Wendy to set up lesson

Ongoing Art Classes

Watercolor and Acrylic Painting

Classes are taught by Alex Wowk, an award-winning Artist.  Attending a class with  Alex you get personal attention and learn what you need to become a successful Artist learning the principles of painting. From beginner to advance students are welcome. His works are on display in the Gallery.  Alex is available for both group lessons and private lessons.  You can call him directly for details and the supply list @ 910-398-5513  Please leave a message.  Or you can speak to Wendy.

Lessons start at $30.00

CREATIVE TOPICS IN ART- "Welcome to the World of Art"

Welcome to the “World of Art”.

Martha has put together a wonderful schedule of fun classes that she will be teaching for the rest of this year! From drawing to learning perspective to learning the color wheel to paint with watercolors. This is just to name a few.  We have a list that interested students are welcome to take home.

Classes meets on Monday for advance students. Max 6 students. 9:30-11:30 ​and Tuesday 9:30-11:30 max. 6 students. ​We are opening up a class for Wednesday.
​Call the Gallery or stop in Monday or Tuesday and speak with Martha Sign up for our newsletter and find out about our extra workshops we run monthly.

Continuous subjects:

  • Abstract Art
  • Charcoal Drawings
  • Color
  • Composition
  • Contrast Light/Dark
  • Design Formats
  • Edges
  • Florals
  • Glazing Watercolors
  • Light
  • Materials
  • Negative Shapes
  • Patterns
  • Pencil/Color
  • Recycled Materials
  • Seascapes
  • Shades
  • Shapes
  • Alcohol inks
  • Textures
  • Underpainting
  • Valves
  • Washing
  • Acrylics

To sign up for any of the above classes please either call the gallery at 910-575-0024   
OR   e-mail me at wendy@jewelrybywendy.com Thank you!  

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