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In this class you will learn to cut, bend & shape sterling silver & copper wire
into geometric shapes that you will solder together making striking and intricate filigree
and wire work pendants, bracelets, rings and earring designs. This class will take your soldering skills
to a new level. This class is a blast and tons of fun! Limit 6. Cost $60 plus materials.

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Basic Wire Pendant Wrapping

Made your own Christmas Gift!
Learn to make your own pendants using wire and different size beads. 
Skills taught include basic loops, wrapped loops and wire bending. You
 will leave class with 5+ finished Pendants, some great new skills and
a smile.  Class cost includes all supplies.  Limit 6. Cost $40.

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Wire Work "That Girl" Bracelet

Now that you have the basics down it is time to start from scratch.
Learn to make the jump rings, bend wire and put it together to make
one beautiful “That Girl” Bracelet. Check out the sample in the store!
Class cost includes all supplies. Limit 6. Cost $50.

Gemstone or Sterling Weave

This beginner friendly class is a great introduction to bead weaving.
Learn to make a beautiful bracelet with a needle, some thread
and your choice of 10 different Gemstones or Sterling.  Class cost includes all
supplies. Limit 6 $35.00-Gemstone or $65-Sterling Silver.

Beginning Blues Harmonica

Get the Blues the right way. Learn the basic and how to play. Learn the
parts of the harmonica, notes, holes, reading harmonica tablature, what
key to play with what song, playing single and multiple notes and more.
Class includes  Harmonica. Limit 12. Cost $25

In this classic class you will learn to take a cabochon, rock or non-drilled gemstone
and frame it into a pendant using Sterling Silver or Gold Filled Square and 1/2 Round
wire. Once mastered you will create just gorgeous pendants, rings, bracelets and earrings
that will dazzle everyone. (You may bring your own cabochon to the class). Please bring
your tools. Cost $40 plus wire and cabochon. Limit 6.

Introduction to Wire Crochet with Bead Embellishments
Iowa State Fair Ribbon Winning Design

What a fun class this is! Wire, Beads and a Crochet hook is all you need
to create some very beautiful jewelry. You will learn basic stitches, how
to add a clasp and proper use of embellishments in the creation of a
great necklace you can wear home.  Class includes all supplies. Limit 6.
Cost $40.

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Basic Chain Mail in Colors!

Learn the basics of Chain Mail Jewelry.  Skills taught include working
with multiple pliers, weaving jump rings and more. You will leave class
with a finished bracelet and some great new skills. Class cost includes all
supplies. Pick your colors when you register.  Limit 6. Cost $40.

Fishlips’ First (Beginning Jewelry Construction)

Have you long admired your friends’ handmade jewelry? Are you excited
to make your own creations but don’t know where to start? This class is
for you!  Learn basic jewelry techniques including bead and wire selection,
crimping, stringing and more. Class includes your choice of beads to make
a finished bracelet.  All tools are provided for use during class. Limit 6.
Cost $20.00.

This Iowa State Fair Ribbon Winning Design teach to you to spiral your hearts
away! Once you learn the pattern for the earring and pendant you will be able
to make the matching bracelet for the complete set. This is a definite WOWER!
Class cost includes all supplies. Limit 6 Cost $35.

“Pick A Kit”

Fishlips3 has a wide variety of pre-made bracelet kits. Choose your favorite
and one of our friendly staff members will help you create it. This is a beginner’s
class but one that all levels would enjoy. Great for Groups!  Fee includes all
materials and tools.  Limit 6. Cost $13.00.

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Beginner’s Chain Mail

Learn the basics of Chain Mail Jewelry.  Skills taught include working with
multiple pliers, weaving jump rings and more.  You will leave class with a
finished bracelet and some great new skills.  Class cost includes all supplies. 
Limit 6. Cost $40.

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Go back in time with the Medieval Byzantine bracelet. A classic bracelet
woven from rings. Don’t worry…we will have the rings ready for you…no need
to make them. Just come and have fun! Class Cost includes all supplies. Limit 6.
Cost $50 craft wire, $75 Sterling Silver

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This is the next step after the Byzantine. Makes you a little cross-eyed
working with this many rings at one time, but well worth the effort for the
results you get. This is one very extraordinary bracelet! Not a beginner
class or for the faint of heart! Class cost includes all supplies. Limit 6.
Cost $60 craft wire, $85 Sterling Silver.

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