Beyond the Basics of Wire Wrapping Stones
with Jo Schwalboski
Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed
Saturday November 23, 9am-3pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact them at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Explore the beautiful technique of stone wire weaving! Choose from 100’s of unique stones in fun colors and shapes, to weave in ornate designs using copper or brass wire (silver wire upgrade option available for an additional charge the day of class). Jo will provide all of the techniques, tips, tools, and materials for you to walk away from class with a completed piece that you will be proud to wear or give as a gift!

All materials to create one wrapped stone are included in the cost of tuition.

*Upgrade options of stone size and type, along with silver wire are available for an additional cost at the time of class.

Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Them!

The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.

Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time, please explore one of our onsite exhibition spaces or wait in the Lobby in the Visual Arts Department.

Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.

Food and Beverage: The Visual Arts Department offers a Lobby Area for students and instructors to enjoy food and beverages. There is an onsite microwave and refrigerator, along with vending machines. For your safety, they ask that you please do not eat in any of the Studios.

Supplies and Materials: For the safety and wellbeing of all visitors to the Paramount, they ask that materials that are used in the studios are the recommended brands and grade, as described in the materials list, or are approved by Paramount Staff.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure.