Felt and Metal Exploration  

Join metalsmith and feltmaker Candie Cooper for a day-long exploration of mixing fibers and metals. You'll work with wool roving, sterling silver and found metals to create a one-of-a-kind beaded bracelet. Explore non-traditional ways to incorporate color and texture into your metals and fibers work. Open to adventurous beginners, this class will utilize torches, hand tools, beading needles and chemicals so be prepared to have fun.

Supplies are not included. Click here for a supply list or ask for one in our store. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Supplies needed for class:

Remember to browse through your own supplies to see if you already own some of the items you will need. We would be happy to help you find the supplies you need. You may choose any color of supplies you prefer. Quantities for purchase in our stores may be more than what is needed for the class. Please have all supplies prior to class.

• Decorative tin to cut up
  (we will have a small amount but you may want to grab that old cookie tin or anchovy tin you have been holding on to!)
  
• Assorted seed beads and accent beads to incorporate in your project
  (we will have some available but you may have favorites you wish to use)
  
• 6-10 inches of 20 gauge (20g) half-hard sterling wire
  
• Beading needles and thread if you have them, we will have some available
• Bag lunch (there will be a lunch break so that you may go out for lunch if you choose)
• Optivisor® or reading glasses, if you need them

Tools (we will have tools to share but you may wish to bring your own):

• Hand torch
  
• Anvil or bench block
  
• Chasing hammer
  
• File set or small files
  
• Tin snips
  
• Dremel tool with #65 drill bit 
  
• Leather gloves to protect your hands

Click here for a printable supply list