Jewel School Workshop
Wednesday, September 20 - Friday, September 22, 2023
To Register: Call 1-800-913-8114 between 9:00AM EST – 4:00PM EST.
Cost:
$175
Are you ready for the 2023 JEWEL SCHOOL WORKSHOP???
We're thrilled to announce that we are planning an exciting event for jewelry makers in September. Whether you are an avid maker with tons of experience or new to the world of jewelry making, we have something wonderful for you!
The 2023 JEWEL SCHOOL WORKSHOP event will be bigger and better than ever before with talented jewelry-making experts who bring fascinating projects, new techniques, and plenty of hands-on, how-to!
JEWEL SCHOOL WORKSHOP will take place over three days and will be packed with classes and events.
EXCITING THINGS TO ENJOY INCLUDE:
- Classes that take your jewelry-making skills to the next level
- Opportunities to learn from leaders in the jewelry-making industry
- Learn up-close and in-person LIVE from JTV’s own jewelry-making stars
- Interaction with fellow makers and jewelry lovers
- Thought-provoking discussions with renowned experts in the world of the jewelry maker
- Introductory classes to inspire you as a maker
- Fun, games, and prizes
- AND - So much more!
Of course, it wouldn’t be JEWEL SCHOOL WORKSHOP without some serious SWAG! You're going to LOVE the goodies we’ve gathered for you.
We at JTV are excited about welcoming you to our campus. We can’t wait to get to know all about you; and for those we know, we can’t wait to see you again and catch up. Most of all, we can’t wait to welcome you home to JTV.
It is our joy and privilege to open the world of jewelry making to you during JTV JEWEL SCHOOL WORKSHOP, 2023.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS to join us in KNOXVILLE SEPT 20, 21, AND 22, 2023!
It’s going to be GREAT, and we can’t wait!
2023 Jewelry Making Classes
| Class | Description | Time(s) Offered | Class Level |
|---|---|---|---|
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WYATT WHITE |
We love memory wire!!! Mr. Memory Wire himself, Wyatt White, will lead this informative and fabulous class. Wyatt has a trick or two about Memory Wire to share AND there’s no better way to learn the tricks of the experts than by being a hands-on maker! In this class, you’ll make a cool, lightweight, wood-beaded bracelet, while Wyatt shares his expertise about all things Memory Wire. Wyatt’s class is fun to take, and the bracelet is fun to make! | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| WYATT WHITE MAKE IT WITH WYATT – WIRE WEAVING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
Weave wire with Wyatt in this wonderful workshop! Follow the twists and turns of a real expert as you learn how to weave wire into a fantastic right angle. Wyatt shows you how two briolette glass stones, and a twist or two of your favorite wire, can transform into spectacular jewelry pieces. This class will help you to become a wire-weaving creator! The knowledge of this technique, with your artistic imagination, will lead you to weave a whole new world of jewelry! | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Intermediate |
| COPPER TORNADO EARRINGS WITH FERNANDO DASILVA - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
His style is both unorthodox and alluring! He’s Fernando Dasilva and in this class, he will teach you how to create a stunning pair of earrings. With flat Artistic Wire, garnet spheres, and a flash of creative imagination, you’ll learn to make earrings that are trending, ascending, and exciting. You’ll end the class with a copper and golden accessory that will turn heads – and you’ll have a ton of fun along the way. Take your world by storm with these tornado earrings! | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| MAKE MADGE’S BRACELET WITH FERNANDO DASILVA- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
All things old are new again! In this class, Fernando takes you “back in time” with a technique that is having a resurgence in popularity. With so many beautiful wire options available you may have found yourself thinking that they are pretty enough to be jewelry all by themselves. Fernando revisits the style known as exposed stringing with this project. You’ll learn how to build beautiful designs that incorporate wire and beads of all sorts. You’ll make a metal bracelet that features luscious silver and gold Beadalon 49-strand wire mixed with delicious, faceted metallic barrel beads. This bracelet is so fancy, you may need to put on your best gown and head out on the town! Seriously, you’re going to love this technique and the many ways you can use it. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| SUSAN THOMAS I HEART RINGS BASIC WIRE-WRAPPED RINGS- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
Have you noticed the myriad of wonderful rings Susan wears? You’ve tried to make wire-wrapped rings, but every time you try – the wire wins??? In this class with Susan, you’ll get all wrapped up in the basics ... the fundamentals ... you’ll see where to begin and how to proceed and, by the time the class is a wrap, you’ll be ready to rock out your own version of a wire-wrapped ring. Want to add a gemstone or two? A big focal bead? Want a rough-and-ready kind of design? Love you some leather! Love the sheen of mother of pearl? You got this! When you have the basics, the creative world is your oyster. Join JTV’s own Susan Thomas for this fun and informative class. From the beginner level on up, Susan will put the world of rings right at your fingertips. In a matter of hours, you’ll have this wire-wrapping-a-ring thing wrapped right around your little finger! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| SUSAN THOMAS I HEART RINGS THE HEART DESIGN- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
She has rings on her fingers ... and maybe even on her toes? Who knows? She’s our very own Susan Thomas, and in this class, she will take the ring lovers on a journey of making a heart ring. The heart-shaped ring is one of Susan’s most often requested design techniques. In this I HEART RINGS class, Susan teaches you how to do it. You’ll start with a fundamental twist of wire into a heart shape (easier than you might imagine) and then the real fun begins as you add gemstones. You’ll love the asymmetry of the basic ring, and you’ll love it even more when you start to craft your own designs. BTW - Hearts are trending hugely right now. If you’re prepping for fall shows, this class will get you in the spirit of loving the rings you make. Too much love here? Not possible! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Advanced |
| MEREDITH RODDY VIKING KNIT BRACELET- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
When you think of Vikings, do you think of ancient sailing ships with seafaring Norseman? While the technique taps into an art form practiced since the 8th century, in this class for experienced students, Meredith will teach you the modern version of the “Viking Knit”. This unique technique isn’t knitting at all. It involves circular weaving with wire. A distinctive way to create jewelry that is both airy and sturdy, you’ll be drawn to the surprisingly elegant pieces that you can create with this updated version of an ancient craft. The delicate and beautiful Viking knit is then transformed into a bangle-style bracelet. For this class, you will use skills that include wire-working, making a clasp, wire-weaving, how to use necklace cones, and more. This advanced class is recommended for makers who have prior wire-working experience and are eager to “sail away” on a new jewelry-making adventure. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Advanced |
|
MEREDITH RODDY BRAIDED WIRE NECKLACE AND WRAP BRACELET- |
Picture yourself learning from the maker who designed the Beadalon Tying Station! Meredith Roddy from Beadalon will show you how to use this game-changing tool. She can share how and why she designed it. You will be delighted to see how the Tying Station frees both your hands so you can make some of the best and prettiest bracelets ever. But – it doesn’t stop there! In this class, you’ll learn how to braid beading wire into a necklace that is as versatile as it is beautiful using this exceptional tool. And - your new necklace can double as a wrap bracelet! This beginner-level class teaches skills that include braiding, crimping, and several jewelry-finishing techniques. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| LAURA SCOTT FIRE-KISSED HEART - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
Paint copper with fire! Take “heart” – this almost-magical, fire-painting technique will set your heart aflame with creativity! In this class, we step out of the ordinary, put away our usual paintbrushes, turn on our torches, and experience the amazing color-transforming properties of heating copper. A plain copper heart will take on a new dimension when it’s hammered. After hammering, we will experience the “magic” of “painting” copper with handheld torches! You’re going to want to display your finished heart, so the included chain will be ideal. For those who wish to take their designs to the next level, Laura will teach you the techniques to add beads to the chain and a dangle in front of the heart. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner-Intermediate |
| LAURA SCOTT FLYIN’ HAWAIIAN - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
Who doesn't love a nice getaway? Envision fighter jets flying over turquoise-blue Hawaiian waters! They twist and turn ... they almost seem to knot their planes into pretzels. Relax! With this project, you can let your ideas soar in the “creative clouds”, but your feet will be solidly on the ground, with wire in hand. Join us as we loop around – and bead our way through – this high-flying, tropical-paradise-inspired project! Soar with Laura! You’ll be doing your personal twisting and turning, looping and flipping with wire and beads! Before you can say, “Are we there yet?” you’ll have a brand-new bracelet. With this class under your “seat belt”, you can take your jewelry-making to new heights. The colors and floral accent give this bracelet an island feel. This class is great for all ages and includes a simpler version for beginning jewelry designers. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner-Intermediate |
| KATY SMITH TWISTED WIRE EARRINGS- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
KREATE LIKE KATY in this twisting, turning, wrapping, weaving, wire-design class! Katy will show you how to transform simple wire into dazzling earrings. With some basic tools, you will learn how wire can become wearable art and – once you have mastered wire-wrapping – you’ll want to unleash your creativity with this twisting, turning, twining technique. There is so much beautiful wire available in mixed colors, vintage colors, and of course, the basics of the natural colors of metals, that, once you’ve learned this technique, you’ll find yourself twisting more than a teenager at a 60s dance party! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Advanced |
| KATY SMITH RECTANGLE, WIRE-WINDOW EARRINGS- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
Wire, wire, who’s got some wire? We offer both uniquely colored and classic metallic wire here at JTV, so our kreative Katy decided to kraft something special for Jewel School! Join her as she teaches a technique that transforms wire into wonderful, window-style earrings. These very marketable earrings only require a couple feet of wire and a handful of pretty beads. This easy-to-learn, fun-to-do project delivers satisfying results that are sure to create interest at your next jewelry sale. For those who don’t sell their jewelry ... get ready for friends and family to say, “Would you make a pair of those for me?” And, of course, because this project is so much fun, you’ll find yourself saying, “I’d be glad to!” |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Intermediate |
| LAURA GRAHAM LEATHER AND PEARL WRAP BRACELET- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
There’s something wonderfully appealing about the combination of pearls and leather. Perhaps it is the textural contrast, or the almost-opposite symbolism of soft pearls with tough leather. Whatever the basis, the appeal is undeniable. That’s why you’re going to love making this bracelet! It’s so very appealing. Each cultured, freshwater pearl is secured by a “frame” of leather. Laura will teach you the ins and outs of the wrapping process, and almost faster than you can say, “I love this”, you’ll be hooked. Learn the technique with cultured, freshwater pearls, and then set your inner-designer free. Envision the bracelet worked with beads of all sorts and leather of all colors. The result is a wrap-style bracelet that is practically guaranteed to be a favorite! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| LAURA GRAHAM PRONG-SET CABOCHON EARRINGS- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
Who knew it would be so easy to create settings for cabochon beads? Laura, that’s who. Join her as she shares tips, tricks, and plenty of how-tos for setting cabochon beads. Most people know about prong settings ... but few of us have made them. This solder-free, wire-twisting technique will broaden your jewelry-making universe in exciting ways. Wonderful stones that you have wished to use, but couldn’t because they weren’t drilled, are suddenly available for the maker in you. Wire prongs will open new vistas of creativity for you. Whether you make jewelry for fun, for profit, or for both, this technique is a don’t-miss opportunity to add dimension to the craft you love. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Intermediate |
| JIM MCINTOSH FLOATING PEARL EARRINGS- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
There’s so much you can do with wire – when you have the skills you need. In this class you will learn from a man who has mastered the craft – and the art – of wrapping with wire. Jim has been wrapping and teaching, traveling, and sharing since 2003. The author of four books, Jim knows how to turn plain wire into a wearable work of art. These stylish earrings are an example. They are a versatile wire-wrap project that will get you hooked on this fascinating jewelry art. This class is designed to give you the skills to transform what he teaches into your own creative pieces. You can use what you learn here to create earrings with almost endless possibilities. Unending shapes ... a parade of your favorite beads ... all sorts of shapes and stones work beautifully. In this class, you’ll learn how to work with round and half-round wire. You’ll understand how to use all the basic tools needed to work with wire – and love every minute doing it! This class is ideal for beginning makers and for those more advanced who have not yet expanded into the world of wrapping with wire. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| JIM MCINTOSH BASIC WIRE-WRAP PENDANT- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
The Basic Wire-Wrap Pendant is the cornerstone of the art of wire wrapping. The focus of this class is on the fundamentals ... the foundations ... that will help you grow into a sophisticated artisan of wire craft. Jim is the author of four books on the subject! For approximately two decades he has been honing his craft. His skills will convince you that wire wrapping is fun and fulfilling – and you can do it! In this class, you will learn all of the fundamental skills needed to create a host of wire-wrapping projects. This course explains the basics of cabochons, wire, and tools. And Jim is the teacher to take you there! This class is designed for beginners, and while some experience is helpful, it is not necessary. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| RITA PANULLA RAINDANCE BRACELET AND EARRINGS- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | You can expect heads to turn and admiring looks to come your way when you wear the bracelet and earrings you will make in this class. This metal and looped leather bracelet-and-earring set looks a lot harder to make than it is. And you’ll love that it incorporates one of the hottest looks in jewelry today: personalization. Metal stamping opens the door to those very personal looks, and, even if you are selling at a craft fair or event, you can personalize right on the spot with this stamping technique. And of course, metal and leather? They work like wine and cheese – perfect in every way. Whether you are a new traveler on the jewelry-making journey, or you are an expert, this class has something wonderful for you! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
All Levels |
| RITA PANULLA MOUNTAIN MEADOW NECKLACE- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
As pretty as a mountain meadow, this hand-stamped necklace blooms with wildflowers. It’s a bouquet of beautiful crafted in brass and alkeme (a precision-milled, soft metal developed by ImpressArt). Clusters of garnet, lapis, and pearls give your necklace a high-end, gemmy beauty that will set it apart. Start your stamping journey with this project – perfect for beginners and up – and then, once you have learned Rita’s stamping technique, set your creative imagination free and envision the many beautiful pieces you can make. We put our “stamp of approval” on this class – and we know you will, too! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
All Levels |
| SARA LOVECRAFT WIRE-WRAPPED DONUT BEADS- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
We love stash busters – ideas that are sure to be best sellers and for which we can use beads we have stashed away. We also love those sure-fire sellers for which it’s worth it to purchase a pretty new bead or two. (We know, twist our arms.) In this class, you’ll quickly pick up the skills that enable you to transform donut beads into impressive, wire-rich jewelry. We know you’ll love that this complex-looking design is actually a beginner-level project! Whether you want to “wow” family and friends with the beautiful jewelry you create, or whether you are a serious-minded business person or both, this project will add a new dimension to your skill set. Indulge yourself with a donut or two ... and by the way, these donuts are fat- and calorie-free! Get ready to do donuts as never before with Sara. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| SARA LOVECRAFT WIRE-WRAPPED GLASS-PEARL EARRINGS- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
If you want to achieve a professional kind of look in the jewelry you make, this is the class you want to take! These earrings are the bomb – and sure to be an unqualified success for you! Long earrings, sometimes called shoulder dusters, are very popular. Long earrings were once thought to be strictly for evening wear – that idea went out with white gloves. Long earrings are for anywhere and everywhere. Part of what makes this class so appealing is the myriad of possibilities it will trigger in your creative imagination! So – sign up for this class and fire up your imagination. With the skills you learn from Sara, you’ll use this design in a multitude of ways. These wire-wrapped, glass-pearl earrings are fabulous, and they are just the beginning. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| BRITTANY CHAVERS KNOTTED LEATHER AND BEAD BRACELET- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
Are you drawn to the delicious contrast of soft leather and shiny gems? Do you love a little Boho Chic in your jewelry designs? If so, welcome to this fascinating class. Brittany will take you step-by-step through a process that combines macramé knotting, leather, and beads. We think you’re going to love this project and this class. And we are confident that it will inspire you to new heights in jewelry construction. Did we mention that, while this is a beginner-level class, even the most experienced of makers will enjoy it? We should have mentioned it because you will! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| BRITTANY CHAVERS MEMORY WIRE GODDESS CUFF - FRIDAY |
Even a goddess wants to be a little casual sometimes. When she does, she wears a bracelet like this. The double-band design provides the kind of “presence” a goddess should have, and depending on her outfit, the sky is the limit with the beads she chooses! Seriously, we’re not sure why this lovely bracelet is called “goddess”! What we ARE sure of is that everyone who takes this class and makes this bracelet will love the project and will want to make more. We’re showing it with “casual” beads ... but picture it with crystals and other dazzlers. Brittany will share the how-tos and the pro-type tips that will ensure every bracelet you make is perfect for the inner goddess in you! This class is recommended for those at the intermediate jewelry-making level. |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Intermediate |
| LAURA GASPARRINNI LEATHER-LACE AND WOVEN-LOOP STRUNG NECKLACE- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
In the Leather-Lace and Woven-Loop Necklace workshop, we'll create an earthy, artisan, Boho-style necklace. You will learn how to “switch up” your everyday stringing techniques through the addition of leather to the design. The rustic elegance of leather adds appealing texture and dimension to the jewelry you create. You will work with basic stringing material - stringing wire, crimps, and clasp. However, here we teach how to enhance the basics with a combination of supple leather lace with an eclectic mix of beads. The result is a necklace with a rustic feel, easy appeal, and on-trend style. This is a beginner-level class – and a great place to begin! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
| LAURA GASPARRINNI LEATHER-LACE AND WOVEN DOUBLE STRAND ½ AND ½ LARIAT- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
Leather and lace are almost opposites, so when we say Leather Lace, you have to wonder. Wonder no more! In this class, you will create a woven, double-strand lariat necklace. The gorgeous merging of mixed beads and leather will inspire you to keep creating, and the easy, woven, double-strand stringing technique will get you hooked! That compelling combination of rich and supple Leather Lace with the flow and counterpoint of beaded clusters is elegant, sexy, and oh-so-wearable. And versatile? Of course! You can wear this necklace long or short; you can toss one end over the other, wrap once, then toss the ends, or fold it in half like a scarf! This is a necklace you'll wear all the time and with everything! This class is beginner-level and can be enjoyed by everyone! |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
Beginner |
2023 Lodging Information
| Hotels | Address and Phone Number |
|---|---|
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Courtyard by Marriott |
216 Langley Place |
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Residence Inn by Marriott |
215 Langley Place |
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott |
205 Langley Place |
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Element By Westin |
400 North Peters Road |
|
Best Western Plus Inn |
420 N Peters Rd |
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Embassy Suites by Hilton |
9621 Parkside Drive |
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Home2 Suites by Hilton |
380 N Peters Rd, |
| Hampton Inn (Cedar Bluff) "The 9 Group" other properties also Weekdays - $109 Double Queen & $119 King room Weekends-$109 King and $119 Double Queen Black Out Dates - UT Home Football games, graduation weeks and move in |
9128 Executive Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37923 865-693-1101 |
| Drury Inn & Suites (Cedar Bluff) Rate - $110 |
209 Advantage Place Knoxville, TN 37923 865-693-7277 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Rate - $139 including parking The 9 Group |
618 W Main St Knoxville, TN 37902 865-522-5400 |
