Beginning Wire-wrapped Pendant (Apr 11, 2026)

Instructor: Susan Burch (25 years of Wire-Wrapping)
Location: HGMS Clubhouse – Small Classroom
Cost: $52.00 (+$5.00, if tool rental is needed)
Dates: Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM  or

Bringing 25+ years of experience, the teacher of this class will show you how to frame a stone for a stunning wire-wrapped pendant. You can learn the basics of wire-wrapping, how to measure, cut and wrap wire to create a basic pendant.

Added tips and tricks will be presented to help your design flow. The skills learned in this class can easily translate to elaborate or simple design, and to other pieces of jewelry beyond pendants. It’s so much more than just the basics.

Tools and Supplies needed:
Chain-nose pliers
Flat-nose pliers (small, narrow nose needed)
Round-nose pliers
bail making pliers (optional, but they help)
Flush wire cutter
Ruler between 6-12”
File or sandpaper
Polishing cloth
Pen and paper (for notes and designing)
*Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things)

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18 X 25 mm oval stone (provided, or you can bring your own stone in a similar shape/size)
22 ga. square copper wire. (32” provided)
22 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (12” provided)
1/4” masking tape (provided)

Cost $52 which includes the CC processing and HGMS class fees

Classes will be held in the small classroom at the HGMS clubhouse unless another location is needed.

*If you don’t have your own tools, you may rent a set when booking the class, or at the time of the class for $5 from the instructor.

*Wires and stones are small, if finger dexterity or eyesight cause you difficulty with small things, please take that into account when booking your spot.