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Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Silver Real Leaf Pendant

A&H's Maitland Art Center 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Saturday , January 15 | 10 am - 1 pm Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $60 + $50 materials fee Use a real leaf from home or from the Art Center to design a beautiful pendant, charm, or earrings. You will receive 10 grams of fine silver metal clay, and…

Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Pearl & Bead Stringing

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Have you ever wanted to learn to string pearls? Do you want to restring your heirloom Grandmother’s pearls? Join us and do one or both! During this workshop you will learn to knot pearls. If you have a strand you want to restring, bring it in! Techniques taught in the workshop and the tools you take home will be applicable for your future pearl or bead stringing projects.

Encaustic Exploration

The Studios at Lake Lily 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, United States

Encaustic is an artistic medium consisting of hot, pigmented beeswax. Encaustic painting is an ancient technique, but it has become increasingly popular with contemporary artists. Come delve into the versatility of this fascinating process that encourages experimentation! In this comprehensive 2-day workshop, students will learn about encaustic history, safety, surfaces, and fusing. A variety of techniques will be explored, such as incising, layering, pigment sticks, mark-making, mixed media collage, mono-printing, and incorporating photos. Students will make multiple pieces of art by utilizing the learned techniques. All materials will be supplied. All skill levels are welcome!

Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Earring Extravaganza

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

In this workshop, you will learn the basic metal clay techniques of rolling, texturing, cutting, and shaping to create 2-4 pairs of earrings. Metal clay can be manipulated like other clays, but once fired is 99.9% pure silver. The instructor will guide you through your first pair, then you can let your imagination run wild to create more! All pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up the following week. Included in the materials fee is 15 grams of fine silver metal clay and 4 pairs of sterling silver earwires. Additional materials will be available to purchase during the workshop only. For beginners.

Creative Sculpture & Castings

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Sunday, February 6 |  1pm-4pm Instructor: Kent Arblaster Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center Cost: $55 (materials and tools are included). Pewter will be available for purchase during the workshop at $5 per piece. Create your own custom 2D miniature. Choose from over 20 design molds-all inspired by J. Andre Smith's Maitland Art Center…

Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Spinner Ring

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Learn to create a ring with a unique form! In this workshop, you will make an anticlastic ring that flares out at the ends, allowing a second ring to spin freely around the outside.

Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Wire Wrapping Pendants

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Sunday, February 20 |  10am-1pm Instructor: Anastacia Santspree Location: Studio 5 at the Maitland Art Center Cost: $50 + $35 materials fee Learn to wire wrap marbles, gemstones, and crystals! Anyone can learn these techniques to create beautifully, wire-wrapped pendants. In this workshop, you will learn basic wire wrapping for retro childhood marbles, gemstone pendants,…

Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Intro to Jewelry

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Sunday , March 6 | 10 am - 2 pm Instructor: Anastacia Santspree Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5 Cost: $50 + $35 materials fee Learn the basics of jewelry making! This is a great introduction to the art of creating beautiful jewelry. In this workshop you will complete one metal project without soldering. You…

Creative Sculpture & Castings

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Sunday, March 6 |  1pm-4pm Instructor: Kent Arblaster Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center Cost: $55 (materials and tools are included). Pewter will be available for purchase during the workshop at $5 per piece. Create your own custom 2D miniature. Choose from over 20 design molds-all inspired by J. Andre Smith's Maitland Art Center…

Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Tide Pool Pendant

Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, United States

Learn how to use a silicone compound to make reusable molds from natural plant materials. You may bring items from your own yard or forage right on the Art Center grounds! Small leaves, tiny flowers, and weeds work best. Then, using your handmade molds and metal clay, you will create charms for bracelets, earrings, or pendants. All pieces will be fired after the workshop and available for pick-up the following week. Included in the materials fee is 10 grams of fine silver metal clay and your choice of one sterling silver chain, one leather cord with clasp, one pair of sterling silver ear wires, OR one lobster claw spring clasp. Additional materials will be available to purchase during the workshop only. For beginners or intermediate level students.