Wirework is an imaginative and spontaneous method of setting stones using wire and simple hand tools. Craft a centerpiece for a beading project, create a pendant out of that odd-shaped stone or turn a beach rock into a magic amulet. In this workshop you will learn how to frame a stone, the use of simple hand tools, and about the sometimes perverse nature of wire. You will create a finished work of art in one session. Surprise yourself! Workshops and private classes are priced depending on travel time and number of participants. My studio is located in Northern California. To arrange a workshop with Dev Khan, contact dev@devkhan.com with location, date, time, and number of students. Reserve your workshop with a $25 per student deposit. Use the button below using debit, credit, or Paypal; or send a money order to Dev Khan (contact for address.)

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Wire Workshops

Cabochon Wire Workshop
This beginning workshop covers the basics of wire work on oval stones. It comes with all materials (stone and sterling silver wire), use of tools and new tutorial CD. The class runs 2-3 hours and you will have a finished pendant at the end.
Cost: $75 per person

Freeform Wire Workshop
In this advanced workshop, we explore how to set the asymmetrical and odd shaped stones in wire, adding beads and additional wires. The workshop includes all materials (stone, sterling silver wire and beads), use of tools and runs about three hours.
Cost: $75 per person

Group Wire Workshop
I like to teach groups of friends or family, gem clubs or creative circles. It's great fun to create art with buddies! Everyone takes home a piece and great memories of its creation. If you'd like to host/organize a workshop of four or more, there is a 50% discount on your class fee. Class time is 3-4 hours depending on the number of students.
Cost: $75 per person

Wire Work Tutorial
Freeform Cabochon Tutorial available as printable PDF download or CD. There are 31 beautifully photographed steps, including materials list and detailed descriptions. $15 download, $20 CD, free shipping.

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Wire Work Video with Tim Glidewell
My friend Tim and I talking about wire work technique in my studio. Tim is a videographer who thought it would be cool to make a video of me teaching, and this is the result! In this video, I create two pendants of different sizes and shapes, while describing the process over the course of an hour or so. I discuss tools and materials, tips and tricks with close up shots of the action. There is a material and supplies list on the video, as well as a printed one on the case. I hope you like it, we sure did have fun! $15 or $25 with PDF tutorial above.
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Tim Glidewell makes informative and entertaining videos on rock-hounding, gold-panning and more! Check him out:
http://www.mineralexpeditions.com/Mineral_Expeditions/Home.html