Total Cost of Class $160
Learn to make a beautiful sterling silver and gold-filled wire bracelet with the fine wire wrapping like the one of the two in the picture. You can choose one style or the other. All materials are provided. Tools are also furnished but if you have your own feel free to bring them. This class requires some hand strength. If you need glasses to see close please bring them.
This class is for students ages 16 and up. Call the park at 870-269-3854 for more information.
Taught by Linda Widmer
Total Cost of Class $160, which includes materials and admission to the Craft Village.
Lodging is available in the park at our Cabins at Dry Creek, newly remodeled duplex-style hotel rooms. There is a Folk School discount for students booking more than 3 days. Call the Cabins office at 800-264-3655 to book with the discount. To book rooms for less than 3 days, click here.
Meet your instructor
Linda Widmer
“I started collecting stones when I was little,” said Linda. “I’ve always loved gem stones. I’ll keep them and hoard them. I had to find something to do with them.”
Linda’s family is from the Mountain View area, she’s a Cartwright. Her husband Charles was working at the Ozark Folk Center as a wood carver when then craft director Kay Thomas asked Linda if she would come make jewelry in a shop that was empty in the Craft Village. That year, Linda shared that shop part time with Joe Jewell who made instruments. She began developing her style and the focus of her jewelry.
“I like using antique buttons, glass – I’m always looking for new stones,” said Linda, who is working with some new cloisonné beads. “If I can get a piece of wire around it, I’m happy.”
