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.

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.

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, 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 , 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…

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.

Design and create your own set of metal bangle bracelets! Learn to measure and cut round, patterned silver wire. Then solder and polish your work.