2026 Pre-Conference 2-Day Class- Two Lily Necklace

Dates: Thursday and Friday, September 17 & 18, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day

Location:  Pierce County Fairgrounds, 364 North Maple Street, Ellsworth WI (map below)

Class Description: Students will forge a necklace with two lilies as shown in the illustration accompanying this class advertisement. Inspired by her body of forged fashion work the students will create a necklace from 3/8” round, ¾” x 1” bar, and 1”x ¼” bar with lilies riveted to flared stock. There will be a fair amount of drawing out of the parent stock to create flairs, lilies, and curls on the end of several parts.  The individual components will be riveted together to create the whole.  The class is limited to 10 students and will have two days to complete the piece.

Instructor: Ellen Durkan (one of our 2026 Fall Conference demonstrators)

Class Champion:  Rick Wessling, 612-875-2240 

Cost:   $200 members, $250 non-members

Class size:  Maximum students: 10

Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Once the final list of registered students is completed the class manager will send list of tools, and specific instructions to each student.  

Safety Equipment:  Ear protection and goggles.

Lunch: Bring a lunch or dine at one of the local establishments in Ellsworth.

Questions? Email Rick Wessling at  rgwessling@gmail.com

*** Registration acceptance will be in the order submitted, based on the transaction date, and each person will be notified individually.

Pierce County Fairgrounds, 364 North Maple Street, Ellsworth WI  54011