Basic Wire Jewelry class for beginners

The Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society is sponsoring a basic wire jewelry class for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on basic skills. The twoday class will be held on Oct. 8 and 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Classes will be taught at the clubhouse, located at 15048 S. Highway 43. This is just north of the city limits of Siloam Springs, at the corner of Lawlis Road. The cost is $70 and includes the wire, beads and cabochon used in the class, plus handouts and other supplies. Students should bring jewelry tools if they have them or may arrange to rent the basic tools needed. There are other supplies each student will provide that are listed on the materials list that comes with the application. Applications must be received by Sept. 26, and the class is limited to 10 students. The teacher is DeLane Cox who has been doing wire jewelry for about 25 years.