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Kim Yang
Escondido, CA
kimtyang@aol.com

 

You can find my jewelry at:

California Center For The Art Escondido
340 North Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, Ca 92027
760-839-4138

Harrah's Rincon Casino
777 Harrah's Rincon Way
Valley center, Ca 92082

Classes taught at:

Ed Brown Senior Center Rancho Bernardo
18402 West Bernardo Drive
Rancho Bernardo, Ca 92127
(760) 839-6020

Joslyn Senior Center Escondido
210 E. Park Avenue, Escondido, CA
(760) 796-6020

North County Inland Older Adult Center
Temple  Adat  Shalom
15905 Pomerado Rd. Poway, Ca 92125
(858) 674-1123 or (760) 839-6020

San Diego Oasis
1702 Camino Del Rio
San Diego, Ca 92108
(619) 574-0674

Solana Beach Community Center
120 Stevens Avenue
Solana Beach, Ca 92075
760-839-6020

 

 

 

 

San Diego Oasis
Directions to Oasis at Macy's – San Diego
1702 Camino Del Rio
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 574-0674
www.oasisnet.org/san
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Joslyn Senior Center Escondido
760-839-6020
210 E. Park Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
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Directions: At I-15 take 78 East to Signal at Broadway, turn right.
Continue on Broadway to E. Park Avenue, turn left.
(Across the street from Food4Less)

 

Jump Start Basic

Whether this is your very first beading experience or a refresher course, create a project from start to finish.   Students will learn to do a gallery finish using a wire guard, crimp bead, and crimp bead cover, to accomplish a jeweler’s finish.  You will be given a comprehensive Instruction booklet also. The booklet will be discussed in detail. Instructor will elaborate on the secrets of buying material on the internet and local shops. You will find this booklet invaluable for all your future projects. The kit includes material to make a necklace and earring set. Jewelry making kits will be provided for the cost of $15 – cash only –to the instructor.  This is a hands-on class. Completion of this class is recommended prior to enrollment in any of the following jewelry making classes

Saturday, September 10, 10:00 –12:00, Fee: $10


Running Rings Around You
Kim Yang

Use Metallized crystal with a cool contrast of color for a bold statement with either day or evening wear. The 2-strand cross- woven ring design adds style that can be a sassy addition to every wardrobe. For a custom touch shape your own handmade toggle clasp and earrings. This is the perfect bracelet to make if you want to incorporate a watch face. Jewelry kits will be provided for a cost of $15 – cash only – to the instructor.

Wed September  14, 2:00 – 4:00, Fee: $10.00

Earring and Pendant - Basic

Learn basic skills of using a hammer and anvil to design fancy headpins to wrap earrings and gemstone pendants with a handmade bale. This class is a must as you will use this technique for future wrapping and chaining projects.  Kits will contain materials for two pairs of earrings and one pendant. Jewelry making kits will be provided for the cost of $15 –cash only – to the instructor. Completion of this class is recommended prior to enrollment in any of the following jewelry making classes.

Saturday, October  1, 10:00 – 12:00, Fee: $10

Crazy about Coiling

Learn to create dramatic beads out of coiled wire using the Coiling Gismo. Different techniques will be explored as well as a variety of colored wires and varied gauges. You will enjoy using your newly made beads to create an artistic necklace.   Jewelry kits will be provided for a cost of $15 – cash only – to the instructor

Wed October 5,  2:00-4:00, Fee: $10.00

Off the Cuff

This bracelet is so classic and yet so organic at the same time, combining the movement of pounded metal with the sparkle of crystals and calm of freshwater pearls. What a captivating and love ly way to spend your day creating your new endeavor.  If you had fun making the pendant, “Carried Away”, last semester, you will certainly enjoy making this cuff bracelet.  Jewelry kits will be provided for a cost of $15 – cash only – to the instructor.

Wed November 2, 2:00-4:00, Fee: $10.00

Get it Done!

Wow! Can you believe that the holidays are upon us? How does that happen? I feel like I just got the beach sand out of my car and here we are decking the halls with boughs of holly! Fa, la, la, la, la….you knows the rest. If you are starting to panic about not getting your unfinished jewelry projects done in time for the holidays, this class is for you. Put a little of this, and a little of that, in your “Magic Carpet Bag”, and bring it to class! In a few hours the instructor will inspire you to complete precious your treasures.
Wed November 16, 2:00-4:00, Fee: $10.00

Crystal Elegance

Glitter and sparkle your way to the holidays with this work of art. Create with the latest style of dazzling crystal beads. For added flair, make a set of coordinating earrings. A vintage-style garland floats around your neck. Mix a trio of crystal shapes with silver accents to create jewelry that reflects elegance with every facet. Keeping the colors in the same family creates a subtle glow. Jewelry kits will be provided for a cost of $15 – cash only – to the
Instructor.

Wed December 7, 2:00-4:00, Fee: $10.00

McClellan Sr. Center
1400 Vale Terrance Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
(760)796-6020
www.oasisnet.org/Escondido
From the 78 Freeway take either the Escondido Ave or Vista Way exit and turn north. If on Escondido Ave continue to Vista Way and turn right. Once on Vista Way continue to Vale Terrace and take a right. The center is the second exit to Brengle Terrace Park.
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North County Inland Older Adult Center
Temple Adat  Shalom
15905 Pomerado Rd. Poway, Ca 92125
(858) 674-1123 or (760) 839-6020
From I 15 exit onto Bernardo Center Dr. and turn east. Turn right at the next signal which is Bernardo Height Pkwy and continue to Pomerdo Rd. Turn left on Pomerado and then almost immediately right into the Fischlowwitz Social Hall.
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Jump Start Basic

Whether this is your very first beading experience or a refresher course, create a project from start to finish.   Students will learn to do a gallery finish using a wire guard, crimp bead, and crimp bead cover, to accomplish a jeweler’s finish.  You will be given a comprehensive Instruction booklet also. The booklet will be discussed in detail. Instructor will elaborate on the secrets of buying material on the internet and local shops. You will find this booklet invaluable for all your future projects. The kit includes material to make a necklace and earring set. Jewelry making kits will be provided for the cost of $15 – cash only –to the instructor.  This is a hands-on class. Completion of this class is recommended prior to enrollment in any of the following jewelry making classes

Wednesday, September 28, 1:00 –3:00, Fee: $10

 

Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun!

Wire jewelry is a hot topic! Lacy wire jewelry presents a new twist on wirework. You will use a hammer and anvil (bring your own if you have them) to create a delicate filigree component that you will attach to a length of chain. Adding crystal components will finish off this one-of-a kind necklace with beauty and grace.   Jewelry kits will be provided for a cost of $15 – cash only – to the instructor.

Wednesday, October 19, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $10

Divalicious  

The secret to success in jewelry crafting is to learn as many techniques as possible and combine them to create something new and exciting. Dichroic Glass is one of the hottest materials being used by artisans today. It is an amazing material developed for the aerospace industry but discovered by warm glass artists. In this class you will use a free style coil and framing method to encase this art piece.
Jewelry making kits will be provided for a cost of $15, cash only to the instructor.

Wednesday November 30, 1:00 – 3:00, Fee $10                                             

 

Take me Dancing

This glamorous necklace takes advantage of combining curved bars and chain. You will be provided with a variety of shapes like, briolette, crystals, findings, and charms and learning a suitable technique of wrapping each. You will be pleased with your skill as well as the results... Jewelry making kits will be provided for a cost of $15, cash only, to the instructor.

Tuesda, December 13, 1:00-3:00, Fee $10

Solana Beach Community Center
120 Stevens Avenue
Solana Beach, Ca 92075
858-509-2580 or 760-839-6020
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Directions: Heading West on Lomas Santa Fe Dr. from 15. Turn left at the stop light in front of
the Solana beach Presbyterian Church. This is Steven Ave. Turn left again at the 3rd.
Driveway. The Community center is located in the
building below the 3rd driveway.
Follow the signs to the "Mature Adult Center"