Wire and Bead Jewelry Making - Jen Anfinson

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$542
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2018
End Date
October 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Redwood
Redwood
Project Overview

Participants will learn to create with memory wire and beads in this hour and a half class. The workshop will include information about techniques, supplies, crimping, and helpful tips one needs to know to begin jewelry making. Each individual created a memory wire bracelet to take home.

Project Details

10 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$542
Other Funds Leveraged
$100
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Individuals will learn jewelry making techniques, types of supplies, and basic guidelines for creating a bracelet. Jewelry making is art that an individual can wear, an expression of themselves. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Individuals created and took home their own unique bracelets. They also spent a substantial amount of time comparing with each other, and asking lots of questions about where the artist got her materials from, what gauge of memory wire works best, etc. Overall, individuals walked away with creative knowledge of what artistic patterns are more appealing, and technical knowledge of how bracelets are constructed, cost-effective ways of gathering materials, and using tools such as power drills to create one's own beads. Many individuals also expressed their desire to create more bracelets at home.

Source of Additional Funds

KLGR Radio, Wabasso Standard

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200