Bill and Dee Conybear
340 Lapidary Lane
Young Harris, GA 30582

deeconybear@alltel.net

706-379-2270

Dee and husband Bill (who does the Ant Colony Castings) built their home on Lapidary Lane in Young Harris, GA in 1985 when construction of the William Holland School was starting. They were among the first volunteers who helped build the school. Dee has served as coordinator of Elderhostel weeks at William Holland and SFMS workshops at Wildacres and William Holland and has been making chains since 1995.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Using precut rings prepared by the instructors, you will construct chains and jewelry pieces in the basic patterns for chain making. The process of winding, cutting, and polishing rings will be demonstrated during the week. Rings will be available in Argentium Sterling Silver, 14K Gold-filled and Copper. The class will prepare you to recognize variations of patterns in publications and help you to understand instructions for them.

If you have questions, please e-mail me or call 407-324-3846 until April 1st. April - November 706-379-2270.

LAB FEE: Class lab fee of $25 will include a kit of supplies and instructions for class projects. The cost will depend on the number of chains you choose to make. Materials fee on average will be $100-$150.

Maximum Number of Students: 8

Pre-requisite: A beginning chain class or experience making several of the basic patterns for unsoldered chains using jump rings.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES

Basic tools are available on loan or for purchase from the school. Bring your own if you have them. Magnifying lights are provided by the school. If you are interested in certain patterns from books or the web, please bring copies with you.