A&H - Art & History Museums Maitland

Gallery Art Tour: On Seeing Segovia
2021-08-12 10:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join our Exhibitions team on a guided tour of the Maitland Art Center’s Summer exhibition, before the gallery opens for the day!
Gallery Art Tours offer a deep dive of the current exhibition, with each month focusing on a different aspect of the works. Led by our knowledgeable Exhibitions team, the tours are the perfect way to kick off a day of exploration at the A&H. After the tour, enjoy the gardens, visit the other museums on our campus (included with your ticket purchase!), or head to brunch!

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Metal Clay Jewelry Workshops: Tube Beads
2021-08-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, August 21 | 10am-2pm
Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $65 + $50 materials fee
Tube-shaped beads made from metal clay are great to use in combination with other beads or alone as accents on necklaces or bracelets. In this workshop, you will learn how to texture and form tube-shaped beads in your choice of style. 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. Additional metal clay will be available to purchase during the workshop only. For beginners or intermediate level students.
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Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Moving Maitland
2021-08-28 11:00 - 2022-01-09 16:00 | A&H’s Maitland Historical Museum, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
This Fall in the Maitland Historical Museum — Learn how Maitland’s history has been shaped by the arrival of the train line in the 1880’s, and by the invention of the automobile and later by the construction of I-4 which bifurcates the city. Did you know there was once a short take-off and landing strip on the shores of Lake Sybelia?
This exhibition is sponsored by Duke Energy.

Saturday Painting Workshop: Lake Landscapes
2021-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, October 2 | 1pm-4pm
Instructor: PJ Svedja
Location: The Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $50 + $20 materials fee
Saturday Painting Workshops teach a blend of painting and mixed media techniques, exploring a looser style of painting and greater expression. Complete a project in each unique workshop. Workshops are appropriate for all learners.
In this workshop, you will study the beautiful lakes and skyscapes that surround us here in Florida! Learn how to paint reflections in water and gradients in sky color.
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Opening Reception for Victor Bokas Exhibition
2021-10-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Be the first to view our exciting Fall exhibition, Victor Bokas: A Bold and Colorful Journey! Join us for an opening reception and immerse yourself in the vibrant imagination of celebrated Central Florida artist Victor Bokas. Meet the artist and enjoy an evening of Greek light bites from Athena Roasted Chicken, a performance by the Hellenic Dance Troupe from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland, live music by John Holley, Art School demonstration, a cash bar, and more! Plus, we’ll be raffling off some Gatorland and Universal Studios tickets!
Tickets: FREE for current A&H members; $10 in advance for not-yet-members
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(Members, email jvanpelt@artandhistory.org if you did not receive an email with your Promo Code for free tickets, or if you have any questions about the ticketing.)
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Victor Bokas: A Bold & Colorful Journey
2021-10-08 11:00 - 2022-01-23 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
This fall, be immersed in the vibrant imagination of celebrated Central Florida artist Victor Bokas as the Art and History Museums of Maitland presents Victor Bokas: A Bold & Colorful Journey at the Maitland Art Center galleries. Having grown up in the Florida panhandle, Bokas’ work evokes the beauty of the Gulf Coast’s natural environment with playfulness and whimsy, combining the region’s iconic tropical landscapes with familiar Floridian kitsch. Into this mix he frequently uses imagery inspired by his vintage flea market collection as well as his Greek heritage, often incorporating classical sculptures and columns into his paintings and collages.
The exhibition will debut an exciting selection of Bokas’ newest paintings and mixed-media works created over the last two years. Featured will be more than 30 colorful palm tree variations, 60 collages celebrating Bokas’ 60th birthday, bird cages decorated with flowers, and a series of large collages.

Gallery Art Tour: A Bold and Colorful Journey
2021-10-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join our Exhibitions Team on a guided tour of the Maitland Art Center’s Fall exhibition, before the gallery opens for the day!
About this event
Gallery Art Tours offer a deep dive of the current exhibition, with each month focusing on a different aspect of the works. Led by our knowledgeable Exhibitions team, the tours are the perfect way to kick off a day of exploration at the A&H.
Purchasing a ticket reserves your spot on the tour, but does not include gallery admission. You will need to purchase admission at the gallery desk when you arrive.
General Admission $6
Maitland Residents, Seniors (65+) & Children (5-17) $5
Military Personnel; Maitland Seniors and Children $4
After the tour, enjoy the gardens, visit the other museums on our campus (included with your ticket purchase!), or head to brunch!
Learn more about the current exhibition – A Bold and Colorful Journey
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Paranormal Investigation at the Waterhouse
2021-10-22 18:30 - 22:30, 2021-10-23 18:30 - 22:30, 2021-10-29 18:30 - 22:30 | A&H’s Waterhouse Residence Museum, 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Paranormal Investigation at the Waterhouse
For years, people have shared stories of moving furniture, flickering lights, and disembodied voices at the Victorian Waterhouse Residence on Lake Lily. To explore these mysteries, Art & History Museums of Maitland has partnered with American Ghost Adventures – and they’re bringing you along to help with the investigation! During your visit, you will have a chance to try out some ghost investigation equipment, learn about the different types of haunts, and discover more about the people who lived and sometimes died at the Waterhouse Residence.
Tours: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, 8:00pm – 9:00pm, and 9:30pm – 10:30pm
Price: $45 for general public, $40 for members (members, please check your email for a promo code)
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Intro to Sashiko - Japanese Embroidery Workshop
2021-10-30 13:30 - 17:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, October 30 | 1:30pm-5pm
Instructor: Candace Stern
Location: The Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $50 + $25 materials fee
In this workshop, you will learn a little about the history of Sashiko, decorative reinforcement stitching from Japan. Create your own small fabric collage using the basic running stitch for this form of embroidery. The 4 x 4″ embroidered “patch” you made can be used to embellish a jacket, jeans, a shirt, ect. Join Candace to get started with this meditative and fun method of hand stitching!
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Artist Talk: Victor Bokas
2021-11-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Current exhibition artist Victor Bokas joins us to share about A Bold and Colorful Journey.
November 3, 2021 • 6:30 pm • Free event
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Join us for Victor Bokas’ artist talk to learn about our current exhibition, A Bold and Colorful Journey. The exhibition debuts an exciting selection of Bokas’ newest paintings and mixed-media works created over the last two years. Featured will be more than 30 colorful palm tree variations, 60 collages celebrating Bokas’ 60th birthday, bird cages decorated with flowers, and a series of large collages.

About Victor Bokas
Victor’s work is featured in several galleries and permanent collections in Central Florida landmarks, including Orlando City Hall, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando International Airport and the Mennello Museum of American Art.
In many of his pieces, he pays homage to his Greek heritage by incorporating statues, columns and vases. He also playfully mixes in 3-D elements. Grids, squares and other graphic design elements rove in naturally to lend structure and direction. No doubt, his long career as a graphic designer ingrained asense of order to his hyper imaginative settings. Victor’s career path includes 9 years Senior Art Director for Sea World and 20 years Senior Art Director Tupperware.
A self-described “collector of kitsch,” his studio is filled with vintage flea market finds. His collection is a source of inspiration and items from it are often incorporated. Victor obtained his degree in Graphic Design from the University of Florida. Victor can often be found working well into the night, preparing for his next exhibit.

Trivia Night
2021-12-01 18:30 - 21:00 | A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, 210 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Celebrate our current History Museum exhibition, “Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Moving Maitland” with a fun trivia night focusing on transportation history and pop culture questions. The evening will also include other games, retro snacks & drinks, and nostalgic prizes! You’re encouraged to dress retro (50s-80s) — there will also be prizes for best retro dress. Plus, our neighbors at Enzian Theater will be here to showcase their upcoming movies and provide their delicious popcorn!

Trivia will take place out under our big tent next to the Germaine Marvel Building (across the street from the Art Center).
FREE event! (Suggested donation $5-10)

6:30-7:00 pm – Kids/Family Trivia
7:30-8:30 pm – Adults Trivia
6:30-9:00 pm – History Museum open

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This event is sponsored by our neighbors at Holler Hyundai, and the exhibition is sponsored by Duke Energy.

Creative Sculpture & Castings: 2D Miniature Workshop
2021-12-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, Dec 4 – Sunday, Dec 5 | 1pm-4pm
Instructor: Kent Arblaster
Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 10
Cost: $75 ( materials and tools included, pewter available for pruchase at $5 per piece)
In this 2-day workshop, learn how to design and create your own 2D artwork inspired by J. Andre Smith’s Maitland Art Center reliefs. On day one, you will tour the Maitland Art Center and select one of Smith’s reliefs to replicate. Then you will create a miniature version of the relief in wax sculpture and make a silicone rubber mold. On day two, you will mix and pour acrylic into your mold for curing. Finally, you will decorate and take home your finished artwork.
For more information and classes please visit artandhistory.org

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Saturday Painting Workshop: Snowy Owl
2021-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, December 11 | 1pm-4pm
Instructor: PJ Svedja
Location: The Cottage at Lake Lily
Cost: $50 + $20 materials fee
Saturday Painting Workshops teach a blend of painting and mixed media techniques, exploring a looser style of painting and greater expression. Complete a project in each unique workshop. Workshops are appropriate for all learners.
Explore the unique and beautiful snowy owl. Learn how to use texturizing techniques, paint layering, and value to bring your owl to life!
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Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Stackable Ring Set
2022-01-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sunday , January 9 | 10 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Jim Hosner
Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5
Cost: $50 + $5 materials fee
If you have little or no experience in metalwork, this workshop is for you! You will learn the three steps of cut, weld, and polish to create a set of three rings in your size and style.
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Creative Sculpture & Castings
2022-01-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sunday, January 9 | 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 reliefs. Pour and cast your miniature, then embellish it with paints, dyes, and other decorative materials. Use your finished art piece as decor or jewelry!
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Workshop is for adults 18 and over. Registration is $55 (materials and tools are included). Pewter will be available for purchase during the workshop at $5 per piece.
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Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Silver Real Leaf Pendant
2022-01-15 10:00 - 13:00 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, 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 learn how to roll the leaf into the clay to replicate the texture of the real thing. You can add a sparkling cubic zirconia if you like! Included in the materials fee is one (1) sterling silver chain OR two (2) sterling silver ear wires. The pieces will be fired after class and will be available for pick-up the following week at the Art Center.
Workshop is for adults 18 and over. Registration is $60. Please note that a material fee of $50 (in cash) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
Location: Maitland Art Center-Cottage at Lake Lily, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, FL 32751.
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Florida Byways: Jules André Smith and the Bok Fellows
2022-01-21 11:00 - 2022-09-11 16:00 | A&H’s Maitland Historical Museum, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Florida Byways: Jules André Smith and the Bok Fellows
January 21 – August 14, 2022
in the Maitland History Museum
While exploring the surrounding byways that weaved throughout Florida, Art Center founder Jules André Smith created watercolors and drawings of parts of Florida that were typically unseen by the casual tourist. His works offer a rare glimpse of everyday life in nearby cities and some of Central Florida’s African American communities in the 1930s and 40s. The group of artists known as The Bok Fellows that wintered at the Art Center also created works inspired by the surrounding areas, which will be featured in this exhibition.
Una traducción al Español de esta exposición está disponible. Por favor pida al personal una copia.
(Spanish translation of exhibition is available!)

Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Pearl & Bead Stringing
2022-01-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sunday , January 23 | 10 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Anastacia Santspree
Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 5
Cost: $50 + $35 materials fee
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 will be applicable for your future pearl or bead stringing projects.
Workshop is for ages 15 and over. Registration is $50. Please note that a material fee of $35 (in cash) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
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Encaustic Exploration
2022-01-29 10:00 - 2022-01-30 16:00 | The Studios at Lake Lily, 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, January 29 | 10am-4pm
Instructor: Shelley Jean
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $145, all materials included
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 1-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!
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Opening Reception: The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell
2022-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Opening Reception for The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and The Florida Highwaymen

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You’re invited to celebrate the Maitland Art Center’s newest exhibition with us on February 4, from 6:30-9:00pm. This exhibition opening event will feature music by Big Ron Betts, sweets by Mila’s Front Porch, and food for purchase by Burgers & Booch truck, plus a cash bar. Special guest Doretha Hair Truesdell will join us. Come enjoy the A&H’s beautifully lit campus at night as you explore the new exhibition!

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Free for A&H members; $10 general.
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Members will receive a promo code in their email to register for free tickets.
Please contact jvanpelt@artandhistory.org if you did not receive your promo code on January 5.
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Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Earring Extravaganza
2022-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Saturday, February 5 | 10am-2pm
Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $65 + $65 materials fee
In this class you will receive 20 grams of fine silver metal clay and learn basic metal clay techniques of rolling, texturing, cutting, and shaping to create a bevy of earrings. You will be guided through your first pair, then cut loose to let your imagination take the reins. You will have enough clay to make 1-4 pairs of earrings, depending on the size of your creations. Additional clay will be available for purchase at a discount during the workshop. Included in the materials fee are up to four (4) pars of sterling silver ear wires, and additional pairs will be available for purchase at a modest price. Pieces will be fired after class and will be available for pick up the following week at the Art Center.
Workshop is for adults 18 and over. Registration is $65. Please note that a material fee of $65 (in cash) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
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The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and the Florida Highwaymen
2022-02-05 11:00 - 2022-05-08 16:00 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and the Florida Highwaymen
February 5 – May 8, 2022
Maitland Art Center galleries
The African American painters known as the Florida Highwaymen are renowned for their depictions of Florida’s natural landscapes, but the story of the genesis of the collective is as intriguing as the works themselves. This exhibition focuses on the recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell, widow of Alfred Hair, universally accepted as the founder of the group. Mrs. Hair Truesdell’s firsthand account breathes new life into the narrative of this vibrant community of artists.
Una traducción al Español de esta exposición está disponible. Por favor pida al personal una copia.
(Spanish translation of exhibition is available!)
A&H would like to express our deepest thanks to the Orange County Regional History Center for their loan of 26 significant Florida Highwaymen works for this exhibition. Without this loan and their wonderful cooperation, this beautiful exhibition would not have been possible.
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Creative Sculpture & Castings
2022-02-06 01:00 - 16:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, 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 reliefs. Pour and cast your miniature, then embellish it with paints, dyes, and other decorative materials. Use your finished art piece as decor or jewelry!
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Workshop is for adults 18 and over. Registration is $55 (materials and tools are included). Pewter will be available for purchase during the workshop at $5 per piece.
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Gallery Tour with the Chief Curator: Highwaymen exhibition
2022-02-10 10:30 - 11:15 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Join A&H Chief Curator Dan L. Hess on a guided tour of the Maitland Art Center’s current exhibition, The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and the Florida Highwaymen, before the gallery opens for the day! Gallery Art Tours offer a deep dive of the exhibition, with each month focusing on a different aspect of the works.
Tour is included in regular gallery admission.
(General Admission $6; Maitland Residents, Seniors (65+) & Children (5-17) $5; Military Personnel & Maitland Seniors $4)
After the tour, enjoy the gardens, visit the other museums on our campus (included with your ticket purchase!), or head to brunch!
Learn more about the exhibition here >>

Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Spinner Ring
2022-02-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Sunday, February 13 | 10am-1pm
Instructor: Jim Hosner
Location: Studio 5 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $50. A material fee of $5 (in cash) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
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.
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Family Day
2022-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | A&H’s Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States
Bring the whole family to The Recollections of Doretha Hair Truesdell: Alfred Hair and The Florida Highwaymen exhibition for our Family Day event! We’ll offer free museum admission and a craft/art project related to the exhibition, from 10:00am-1:00pm only. This month we’ll make our own landscape paintings inspired by the works of The Florida Highwaymen!

Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Wire Wrapping Pendants
2022-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, 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, or crystals. Techniques taught in the workshop and the tools you take home will be applicable for your future jewelry projects.
Workshop is for ages 15 and over. Registration is $50. Please note that a material fee of $35 (in cash) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
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Sunday Jewelry Workshops: Intro to Jewelry
2022-03-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Art & History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Avenue, Maitland, FL, 32751, 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 will learn to use a jeweler’s saw, cut jump rings, cut metal sheet, and various polishing techniques to create a beautiful pendant. Techniques taught in workshop and the tools you take home will be applicable for your future jewelry projects.
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