﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>About Blog</title><link>http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 06:11:08 GMT</pubDate><description /><lastBuildDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:02:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Upcoming Wire-Wrapping Classes</title><link>http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/classes</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jennifer</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p> </p>
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<p><u><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Saturday, April 21st, 10 a.m.-noon <br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Advanced Wire-Wrapped Pendant Class: </strong>Embellish and Securely Cage a Non-drilled Cabachon.&nbsp; No previous experience necessary!<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">$20 (plus $5 supply fee-unless you bring your own beads)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location: Jay's of Tucson (call 520-323-1123 to register)<br />
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4627 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><u>Saturday, April 28th, 1:30-3:30 p.m.</u></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Basics of Wire Wrap: Get detailed instructions on how to get started on making precise coils and wraps used for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.&nbsp; No previous experience necessary!</span></p>
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$20 (plus $5 supply fee-unless you bring your own beads)<br />
Location: WomanKraft (Register by calling 520-629-9976)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">School of the Arts, 388 S. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701</span></p>
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<p><u><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Saturday, May 12th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.</strong></span></u></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>NEW!</strong></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong> Sterling Silver &amp; Swarovski Crystal Earrings: </strong>Learn basics of detailed wire-wrapping to create two pairs of beautiful earrings ready to wear!<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">$20 (plus $10 supply fee)</span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location: WomanKraft (Register by calling 520-629-9976)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">School of the Arts, 388 S. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><u>Thursday, June 14th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.</u></strong><br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Advanced Wire-Wrapped Pendant Class:</strong> Embellish and Securely Cage a Non-drilled Cabachon. No previous experience necessary!<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location: <br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><u><strong>Saturday, July 14th, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.</strong></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Sterling Silver Spiral and Swarovski Crystal Bling Rings: </strong>use wire-wrapping techniques to create two ready-to-wear customized rings!<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">$20 (plus $10 supply fee)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Location: WomanKraft (Register by calling 520-629-9976</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">School of the Arts, 388 S. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701</span></p>
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<p>"You are the very best jewelry making instructor I have met in the past 5 years. Your attention to details, patience with beginners, and your pleasant personality made our time with you fun and informative. What I learned in 2 hours with you far surpassed my expectations. I will certainly refer you to my friends and family!" - Cathy Rankin (Tucson, AZ)<span style="color: #5f497a;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 18px georgia;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Become </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">inspired and empowered to make beautiful jewelry.</span></em></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;">There are several beginner wire-wrapping classes, held at WomanKraft Art Gallery or Jay's of Tucson.Experienced jewelers are also welcome, as Jennifer often provides more detailed instruction than other classes.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times; text-align: center;"><em>Private jewelry-making parties may also be scheduled for groups of three or more (ages 8 and up).<img alt="" width="200" height="133" src="http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/Websites/dancingraven/Images/sallys-party1.JPG" /><img alt="" width="200" height="133" src="http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/Websites/dancingraven/Images/sallys-earrings.jpg" /><img alt="" width="202" height="135" src="http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/Websites/dancingraven/Images/sallys-party.jpg" /></em></p>
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    <p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><img alt="" src="http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/Websites/dancingraven/Images/VenetianBlueNecklace.jpg" /></em></strong></span><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><img alt="" width="216" height="217" src="../../../../../../Websites/dancingraven/Images/wirewrapnecklace.jpg" /></em></strong></span><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><img alt="" width="196" height="217" src="http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/Websites/dancingraven/Images/razztiniNecklace2.jpg" /></em></strong></span></p>
    <h3 style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Wire-Wrapping for Necklaces &amp; Bracelets</em></strong></span></h3>
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    <h3><span style="font-size: 24px;">Wire-Wrapped Findings</span></h3>
    <p><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Learn to create your own ear wires, eye pins, hooks, spirals, jump rings, and other findings for your jewelry creations.</span></em></p>
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    <h3><em><strong><span style="font-size: 24px;">Wire-Wrapped Pendants</span></strong></em><em><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Turn a stone or glass bead into a pendant that is uniquely and beautifully wire-wrapped.</strong></span></em></h3>
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    <p style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">&nbsp;<em><span style="font-family: times; font-size: 24px;"><strong>Sterling Silver &amp; Gold-Fill Wire Ring</strong></span></em></p>
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    <p style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><em><span style="font-family: times;"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Use sterling silver and gold wire to make a unisex two-tone 6-wire band.&nbsp; Materials included.&nbsp; Cost $35</span><br />
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;"><span style="font-size: 32px;">See the "Gallery" Link at the top of the page for sample photos of designs.&nbsp; Custom orders welcome.<br />
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;"><strong><em>Each of these businesses has an exclusive sampling of Dancing Raven Jewelry:<br />
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<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=womankraft+tucson+az&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=womankraft&amp;hnear=0x86d665410b2ced2b:0x73c32d384d16c715,Tucson,+AZ&amp;cid=145728538599500493&amp;ei=ZKTKTv_iG8GnsALEpqwz&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=local_result&amp;ct=map-marker-link&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CCUQrwswAA" name="map">Womankraft Gallery<u>, Downtown Tucson</u></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>phone: 520-629-9976</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;"><strong><a href="http://www.nails2gogo.com/" target="_blank">Nails to Go Go, Central Tucson </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=4500+E.+Speedway++Suite+%2383+Tucson,+AZ+85712&amp;sll=32.239134,-110.912128&amp;sspn=0.01098,0.016458&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=4500+E+Speedway+Blvd+%2383,+Tucson,+Pima,+Arizona+85711&amp;ll=32.235401,-110.896039&amp;s" target="_blank">map</a>&nbsp; phone: 520-795-1099</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;"><strong><a href="http://www.salondenouveau.com/" target="_blank">Salon Nouveau, Central Tucson</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/mq/5-9WmXhCnV_UGye8Kh">map</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;phone: (520)&nbsp;323-0770<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font: 16px times;"><strong><a href="http://www.55maingallery.com/" target="_blank">55 Main Gallery, Bisbee</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong>phone: (520) 432-4694</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><img alt="" style="width: 145px; height: 202px;" src="http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/Websites/dancingraven/Images/Executive%20Photo.JPG" /></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Jennifer Wilson is the designer and owner of Dancing Raven Jewelry. With her lifetime love for creative projects and making gifts for others, it was a dream come true when she turned her passion into a jewelry business.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Designing women's jewelry to "match the sparkle in their eyes and the swing in their steps," her jewelry is primarily wire-wrapped and incorporates unique glass beads and pendants complemented by Swarovski crystals.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Dancing Raven Jewelry is available at select Tucson stores (see Shop page), home or office parties, arts and craft fairs, and custom orders.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Jennifer also enjoys teaching a variety of wire-wrapping jewelry-making classes at Jay's of Tucson, Arizona, where she lives. Her students love the way she instructs with precision and patience.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Contact Jennifer for information about scheduling an in-home jewelry design or jewelry-making class for your group.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"><strong>About My Designs</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 16px; font-family: times; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">Raise your spirits higher with Dancing Raven Jewelry and fly above the rest. Ravens are known for their wit, beauty, and elegance. Join the flock.</p>
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]]></description><guid>http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/about-the-artist</guid></item><item><title>Testimonials</title><link>http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/testimonials</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:49:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jenn</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; ;"><em>"Jennifer's jewelry always attracts attention and questions anytime I wear it witha complementary outfit. People LOVE it, and after their compliments they ask who made it and where they can buy their own. I love wearing these necklaces and earrings out because I know people will notice it:this colorful, wearable art is unique — it really makes a statement and is elegant and fun at the same time!" - Kim S. (Tucson, AZ)</em></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; min-height: 19px; ;"><em>"I have never had jewelry custom made for me before. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted or what would look best on me. Jennifer asked me a few simple questions regarding whether or not I liked delicate jewelry or large pieces, what colors I like, the length of necklace and type of earrings I prefer, etc. I was amazed at what she created for me with such little information. (It's as if she's known me for years — winkwink). The final product was far better than I could have ever imagined. I am complimented each time I wear my new necklace and earrings. Not only is my new jewelry beautiful, but it is versatile as well. I can wear it in my professional work setting and also for a night on the town with my girlfriends. I am thrilled with my DancingRaven Jewelry!" - Sharon D. (Superior, WI)</em></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; min-height: 19px; ;"><em>"Jennifer designed a beautiful necklace and earrings set for me. She made them to match a blouse I had that had so many colors, I had a hard time finding accessories. It was GORGEOUS! I have received more compliments on thejewelry than the blouse! But here's the kicker — when she gave me the set, we were dining together at a restaurant and the waitress was so impressed by Jenn's work that she sat right down at our table and ordered her own! - Jan H. (Grantsburg, WI)</em></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; min-height: 19px; ;"><em>the waitress mentioned above - "I wore it the day after I got it and received about ten compliments — you can expect another order from me!" - Gail L. (Brook Park, MN)</em></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; min-height: 19px; ;"><em>"Jennifer is extremely creative, and always adds an extra special twist, making her jewelry unique. She is also great at making necklaces that can be worn several ways. For example: taking a piece from the necklace to be worn as a matching bracelet! I always receive compliments when wearing her creations. - Sharon A. (Duluth, MN)</em></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; min-height: 19px; ;"></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; min-height: 19px; ;"></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; min-height: 19px; ;"><em><strong></strong></em></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 16px/normal times; ;"><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.dancingravenjewelry.com/testimonials</guid></item></channel></rss>
