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.