Join this self-paced workshop for three days of mixed media jewelry exploriations that celebrate Mother Nature's autumn finery!
What to Expect from an Online Workshop:
This class is open to all skill levels. No beadmaking experience is necessary. I'll walk you through all the projects and share my favorite beadmaking tips.
In the classroom you'll have access to the written PDF tutorials with step-by-step photos and recordings of video sessions to watch as often as you need.
There is also an optional private Facebook group for this class to ask questions and share your progress.
You'll have lifetime access to the classroom and Facebook group. You can watch the class materials anytime.
Workshop Contents
First Frost Leaves - We'll start out the retreat with a fun and easy project that offers instant gratification. These polymer clay charms and pendants glow from within. I'll cover two techniques to create these beauties.
The Art of Autumn - I've come up with a clever way to add images to wood components. We'll pull out the UV resin to create these mixed media designs.
Falling Gingko Leaves Part 1 - This beadmaking design looks complicated and the results are spectacular, the technique is deceptively simple. I'll walk you through each step making three different cane designs - the gingko leaf, the mum and a geometric flower.
Falling Gingko Leaves Part 2 - During the second half of this workshop I'll share all my favorite tips for making great beads. You'll have a harvest of autumn inspired beads by the end of the class.
Twigs and Leaves Jewelry Collection - The workshop will start with creating the copper gingko leaves from sheet metal. We'll cover all the projects shown in the jewelry photo, including two necklace designs and five earrings.
Supply List: *resources and a detailed supply list will be posted in the classroom
Required Polymer Clay Tools & Supplies:
Leaf clear stamp or Rubber Tree skeleton leaves
Tissue Blade
Work surface - glass, ceramic or cardstock will work
Acrylic rod and 3"x3" acrylic stamping block
Small ball stylus & rubber sculpting tools
Oven & oven thermometer (you can use your home oven)
Dedicated baking sheet for polymer clay
Paint brushes
Premo polymer clay: 8oz. Translucent
2oz of each color: black, burnt umber, gold, antique gold, mint green, bronze, copper and rose gold glitter
Acrylic craft paint in dark copper and rose gold
Baby wipes
18 gauge steel wire
400 grit sandpaper
Renaissance wax
Resin Tools and Supplies:
Silicone craft mat
Metal nail file
X-acto knife with new blade
Wide washi tape
Wood blanks - leaf charms/pendants
600 grit sand paper
Required Jewelry Tools:
Chain and round nose pliers
Flush wire cutters
1.5mm metal hole punch
1.5mm pin vise (mini hand-held drill)
Small metal jewelry files - flat and round
Metal shears
Steel bench block, rubber block and ball peen hammer
Liver of Sulfur gel
20 gauge square copper wire
20 guage Vintaj Arte Metal Parawire
2x4" 24 gauge copper sheet metal
Optional Tools To Make Your Life Easier!
Pasta Machine
Vintaj bail making pliers
Class Requirements:
You'll need access to the internet, a Zoom account and Adobe Reader (it's free here) to access the classroom materials. A Facebook account is required to join the the optional Facebook group. A camera is also optional if you'd like to take photos of your projects for feedback or questions.
Copyright Notice:
1. The images, text and classroom materials may not be shared with anyone or posted anywhere online.
2. You may create and sell the jewelry made from the class projects.
3. I ask that students don't sell beads using my designs but use the techniques to create their own original beads.
By purchasing the class you are agreeing to these copyright and use terms.
