WORKSHOP- To The Moon! Making Jewelry with a Celestial Theme with Susan Clarke

Saturday, October 31,  1 - 5 pm

$51 Members, $60 non-members + $30 materials fee (3 projects or more as time permits)

To learn more about Susan and her work, please visit: https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/clarke

To the Moon! Making Jewelry with a Celestial Theme

Capture the magic of the night sky and the brilliance of the sun in this jewelry-making workshop. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned maker, this will be the perfect opportunity to design and create high-quality celestial pieces as you explore and learn jewelry-making techniques. You will have time to complete several projects. Along the way, you’ll learn or build on foundational techniques such as stringing, beading, and working with wire. 

For Beginners: Don’t be intimidated! Instruction and individual support ensures you feel confident and walk away with jewelry you’re proud of. 

For Experienced Makers: Enjoy an inspiring environment where instruction is tailored to your skill level.

Cosmic Buffet: A highlight of the workshop is a curated Bead Bar with a wide variety of themed charms, beads, and creative findings to make every piece unique. This Cosmic Buffet features premium materials to help you capture the sky (iridescent crystals and shimmering beads, glittering stars and solar charms, glowing crescent moons and golden sunbursts, silver and gold accents).

Project Options
* Stellar Drop Earrings: Learn how to design and make asymmetrical earrings (Moon and Star or another cosmic combination), or bead shimmering crystal earrings in a traditional style.
* Celestial Bracelet: Add a favourite focal bead or charms to your stretch or wire strung bracelet.
* Galaxy Pendant: Learn how to create an intricate wire pendant or secure a stone using artistic wire-wrapping techniques.
* Orbit Necklace: Learn how to wire wrap beads, stars or other cosmic components to make your own delicate chain, or create links for a bolder look.

What to Bring
Magnification option: If you use reading glasses or a personal magnifier for close-up work, please bring them along.
Inspiration option: Feel free to bring photos or sketches of celestial jewelry you love.
Enthusiasm: Everything else—including all tools, beads, and findings—is provided for you!

Please note: 

• Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts.  After this period there are no refunds. 

• With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions.