Wire Link Jewelry: Make Your Own Gemstone Bracelet

Shop Area: Metal Shop

Minimum Age: 16 years old and older

Learn how to create beautiful handmade jewelry using wire and natural gemstones! In this class, students will learn how to form wire links and connect them to build a unique bracelet design. Participants will work with natural gemstone beads and brass or copper wire while learning basic techniques used by jewelry artists to create handmade chain designs. This class is perfect for beginners who want to explore the art of wire jewelry while creating a stylish gemstone bracelet!

Important Note: Some amount of manual dexterity is required to form the wire.

Meet your Instructor: Kendra Jones (she/her)

Hi, I’m Kendra Jones — a multidisciplinary artist, jewelry designer, and digital illustrator based in Winston-Salem. My work blends hands-on craftsmanship with digital creativity, from metalsmithing and wirework to illustration and design using Procreate and Photoshop. I’m passionate about helping people discover the joy of creating—whether that’s shaping metal, sketching on an iPad, or exploring new artistic tools. My classes focus on creativity without limits, encouraging students to experiment, express themselves, and build confidence through art.

This class is for makers 16 years old and older. Makers under the age of 16 are required to be accompanied by an adult at Mixxer. For any questions please email workshops@wsmixxer.org

Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations. Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.