Crystal Persuasion: Creative Crystal Wire Wrapping

*$30 materials fee for this class is due at the door paid to presenter. 

Get creative and learn how to wire wrap a crystal. Learn the metaphysical properties of crystals and other commonly used stones to help you select meaningful adornments for your finished piece. Materials provided include a crystal, sterling silver wire, a selection of beads and chips, a silver-plated chain, and written instructions. 

Participants may share the instructor’s tools or bring their own: flat nose, chain nose (without teeth) and round nose pliers; flush cut wire cutters; a pin vise; ultra-fine point sharpie; and a foot-long ruler. Please bring eye magnification if needed. Materials Fee to complete one crystal: $30. Extra materials will be available for purchase.

Jeanne M Stives is an award-winning jewelry artist with expertise in wire wrapping. Her work has been sold in galleries, art shows, stores, and boutiques nationwide. Her crystal studies first began through her jewelry making, and association with the Ancient Arts Healing Center in New Jersey. In 2019, Jeanne traveled to the mountains of Arkansas to mine some of the crystals being used in this workshop. Jeanne has studied philosophy, Tarot, as well as evidential mediumship.