Case Leeser
1101 C.R. 315
Taylor, MO 63471

jclee@marktwain.net

www.jcaseworksjewelry.blogspot.com

573-769-4716

Case Leeser is a member of Midwest Metalsmiths, Southeast Gem and Mineralogical Society and one of the founding members of the Palmyra Area Arts League. Case creates custom jewelry, primarily in silver and gold, from her studio in Taylor, Mo., and shows her work in various galleries, online and also markets her work in Ireland. Among her pieces are many intricate works of chain maille. Case has completed art courses at Morningside College, Quincy University, Culver-Stockton College, Maryville University, Glasshopper Studio and William Holland. She is currently a student at Gem City College School of Horology and will receive her bench jeweler’s degree in the spring of 2009. She has taught quilting, basketry, chain making for adults and youth levels in Missouri, and taught beading and chain classes for the Southeast Federation and William Holland School of Lapidary Arts. A retired private school librarian and college archivist, Case lives on a Missouri cattle ranch with husband John, several cats, horses and one very large dog.

She has taught classes locally since 1988 and has had her work shown in galleries in Missouri and Illinois. Examples of her work may be seen at http://www.jcaseworksjewelry.blogspot.com

CLASS DESCRIPTION

In our class we will learn how to properly open and close rings and how to follow four basic patterns. We will advance each student as they acquire each new weaving skill and will intend to complete a minimum of four chain projects. With this knowledge, the student will be able to advance to the more complex patterns with ease.

Each student should bring 2 chain nose pliers (also available at the Wm. Holland store) and a spirit willing to learn and work together. We will learn the basic chaining weaves and how to properly finish the works so they remain sturdy attractive for the wearer. We will make several pairs of earrings to compliment the bracelets and necklace we will make.

This is a fun class but requires some patience as students learn to manipulate the rings into proper positions. It's NOT difficult and the results are stunning pieces that will garner many compliments as you wear the finished pieces. You will have fun saying, "Yes I really did make that!" I'm looking forward to a full class

Lab Fee: The class fee is $35.00 for each student and includes instruction, instructional materials, and the silver rings for the first project. Materials for the rest of the projects will be available for purchase from the instructor. The student should expect to spend around $150-200.00 in class purchases depending on the number of projects completed.

Maximum No. of Students: 8

Pre-requisite: None