Tribe.net. Local Connections Sherry http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/c5352d8b-1142-4ce9-9902-fd989b531d00#4f1f6a2c-32f6-4caf-9b06-0869ea180739 2009-04-14T18:37:28Z 2009-04-14T18:37:28Z

Anne, this is the very reason (apprentice) that I wound up on this website. I thought there might be folks somewhere that might want to teach the beginners just to have help. It seems that most are taught by video or attend a specialized class. I do hope to learn more just by reading the posts here. I now have the time to create full time, but am just a little "nausious" to mess up some expensive metal clay. ha I am from Mississippi, but they do not have any members yet, hope you guys don't mind me barging in. Sherry

Sherry 2009-04-14T18:37:28Z Kurt http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/c5352d8b-1142-4ce9-9902-fd989b531d00#365c7b42-f5a5-43ba-82ec-a7297d0ad603 2009-04-05T23:21:16Z 2009-04-05T23:21:16Z

Hello, Anne: Check out the Mineralogical and Gemological Society of Castro Valley http://www.mgscv.org/ In particular, seek out a fellow namet Tom Miller. Tom was demonstrating Square Wire Wrapping while I was making sterling bangle bracelets at the club's last show.

Kurt 2009-04-05T23:21:16Z Anne_B_Dextrous http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/c5352d8b-1142-4ce9-9902-fd989b531d00#1626a4f4-9ddb-4ab3-803b-1168cdf144ad 2009-03-30T05:14:08Z 2009-03-30T05:14:08Z

I was just looking at your work last night--love it! I will be in touch with you....I will take pointers from near and far, so am happy you responded! Anyone local? ~Anne

Anne_B_Dextrous 2009-03-30T05:14:08Z Pippi http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/c5352d8b-1142-4ce9-9902-fd989b531d00#c3572f49-8430-4ec9-830f-c9b34edde6e9 2009-03-29T04:38:25Z 2009-03-29T04:38:25Z

Hi Anne, You should check out JewelryLessons.com ( http://www.jewelrylessons.com ) They have tutorials for all levels of wire work, and many free ones. I learned a lot of good wire wrapping techniques from Eni Oken's tutorials, and there is also a question and answer forum, with lots of experienced wire workers to bounce questions off of. If I lived closer, I would love to teach you some things. I'm always happy to help however I can long distance, though. Good luck! ~Pippi

Pippi 2009-03-29T04:38:25Z Anne_B_Dextrous http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/c5352d8b-1142-4ce9-9902-fd989b531d00#b5dedf30-92c2-46fb-8604-7f1742500651 2009-03-28T16:56:55Z 2009-03-28T16:56:55Z

Hello all! I've dabbled in jewelry making but it has been a few years (I have a 3 year old now who prevents me from creating now). I've just done a little wire wrapping and my technique could use some work, and I would love to learn more. I am in the SF East Bay, and was wondering if there might be someone who could use a little help (with ? is up to you) in return for teaching me some new skills?! I would only be available evenings and weekends for now, but I can't think of a better way to spend some of my free time than learning something new. Let me know if you are interested, and we can work out the deets! ~Anne Buckley

Anne_B_Dextrous 2009-03-28T16:56:55Z