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| William Holland Workshop |
| Chainmaking - Beginning |
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jCase Leeser 573-769-4716 |
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Case Leeser is a member of Midwest Metalsmiths, Southeast Gem and Mineralogical Society, Society of North American Metalsmiths and one of the founding members of the Palmyra Area Arts League. Case owns and operates jCASEworks Studio, as a licensed jeweler with degrees in design and diamond setting. She creates custom jewelry, primarily in silver and gold, from her studio in Taylor, MO. She shows and sells her work from her store and in various galleries. Among her pieces are many intricate works of chain maille. Case has completed art courses at Morningside College, Quincy University, Culver-Stockton College, Maryville University, Glasshopper Studio and is a graduate of Gem City College School of Horology and Jewelry Design, receiving her bench jeweler’s degree. A retired private school librarian and college archivist, Case lives on a Missouri cattle ranch with her husband John, several cats, horses and one very large dog. CLASS DESCRIPTION This is a class for the “true” beginning chain student. The students will learn the basic weaves and the steps necessary to make their work look professional. The class will work with sterling silver pre-cut rings. Students will advance through a series of weaves, completing four or more pieces depending on the speed and agility of the student. Please bring an Optivisor or something similar, and two pair of chain nose pliers or you may purchase these from the school. If you have tools of your own, bring them along. The class fee includes a workbook with patterns, reference sources and various useful charts for the student to continue weaving. Additional kits for the class projects will be available as well as clasps, toggles and other embellishments and findings for purchase from the instructor. Estimated materials cost depends on the choices and number of projects chosen and the price of silver. LAB FEE: $25.00. Total approximate cost of class - $200.00 to $250.00 NO OF STUDENTS: 7 PRE-REQUSITES: NONE |
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