Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The News


We at Flirt will be sending out news articles soon. It is a way to reach our followers directly. If you are interested in hearing about where we are teaching, what shows we will be at, and who's coming to town for our Fling, send me you email address at theclintons@rogers.com

Monday, February 29, 2016

Rainbows of Wire!


When we were in Tucson, we purchased a prismatic array of ParaWire. 
Champagne, Coral, Army Green. 
We, well mostly Laurie-Anne, have been doing a complete inventory of ALL of our wire this week. Once that is finished, we will be offering the wire for sale in our on-line store , 
The Flirt Market Place.


Saturday, February 27, 2016


We got a great deal on 2 sets of dapps while in Tucson. 
Contact me to learn more.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Spring Fling

Tohono Chul Park Tuscon
(Laurie-Anne Clinton)


 All of our workshops for the Spring Fling are now posted here and on our website. Registration information can also be found there. I expect these workshops to fill quickly, so don't delay.

Silver Pod Earrings
Sunday April 24, 2016
6:30PM-9:30PM

Description:
Tired of fold forming copper, then let’s make these sterling earrings using fold-forming techniques.

Class & Kit Fee:
$150.00 (includes all materials for the class)

Students will Learn:
How to fold form pods, solder sterling silver, construct earring wires.

Materials in Kit:
Sterling silver sheet, sterling wire, handout, consumables.





Stonehinge
Sunday April 24, 2016
9:30AM-5:30PM

Description:
Create a bi-level pendant with a hinge, and set a stone on each level using different techniques. Choice of stones and design templates will insure uniqueness.

Class & Kit Fee:
$210.00 (includes all materials for the class) 

Students will Learn:
Free-form a design or choose from one of our hundreds of templates; create a soldered hinge; solder and/or braze to set a stone on each level of the pendant with textures and embellishments.

Prerequisites:
Previous soldering experience.

Materials in Kit:
Copper sheet, tubing; copper and/or brass wire; brass sheet; nickel sheet; cabochon; accent stone; riveting materials; handout; consumables.



Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Prong Set Explosion
Saturday April 23, 2016
6:30PM-9:30PM

Description:
Select a shape and stone to prong set, then design a pendant to highlight the stone.

Class & Kit Fee:
$150.00 (includes all materials for the class)

Students will Learn:
Design, sawing, copper brazing, cold connections, texture, and patina.

Kit includes:

Copper sheet, wire; brass;stone