November 1st, evening class from 6pm to 9pm
or
November 2nd,morning class from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Class will be
held at the
Gypsy Market, 600 Main Street in Riverton, NJ .... Upon entering each
person will receive a
Salvaged Treasure
jewelry "kit"
a treasure trove
containing various found objects and reclaimed pretties to make an enchanting
necklace or bracelet{s}, plus a pair of earrings. Each kit will be carefully
culled from my own personal stash of salvaged treasures and will contain more
than enough items to create your jewelry with!
An example of what your kit may contain. brass locket, skeleton key, antique buttons, vintage rhinestones, old
rosaries beads, crosses, cameo, vintage beads, various ephemera, shoe clips,
antique watch parts, tin types, pearls ... really the list and possibilities are
endless, all discarded and forgotten treasures have wonderful potential {your
kit will also contain wire and findings}... everyone will leave with their own
unique piece of wearable art!
This class is well suited for ANY level of experience {especially the beginner} you
may or may not have in jewelry making. ALL are welcomed, from beginners to
advance... we will have fun creating and relaxing together.
I encourage you to bring your own salvaged treasures to
class ... incorporating your own sentimental pieces and interesting found objects
will make your jewelry even more special. Great places to treasure hunt are:
flea markets, estate sales, antique malls, thrift shops, and your grandmother's
old jewelry box ... oh, and don't forget what your grandfather may have lurking
in the basement in those old glass jars, this is a super place to unearth rusty
objects likes keys and hardware. Textiles can also be used in jewelry making,
think tattered laces, scraps of cloth, or vintage seam binding. Use your
imagination!
In class, I will help you with the design process of your
piece, giving you ideas and suggestions. You'll then learn how to wire wrap,
connect, and oxidize metals. Incase you have an item without a hole to attach
to your piece, I'll also have my drill with me and we can work on that as well.
You'll learn how to incorporate the unexpected into your jewelry ... making it a
personal statement piece.
I will have some extra treasures for you to hunt through for
sale as well ... you may just find something that speaks to you and can't live
without!
Supplies you'll need to bring with you:
Jewelry pliers, round nose and flat nose {two flat nose, if
you have}
Wire cutters, preferably flush cutters
Any additional salvaged treasures {the more the better}
Additional link chain, can be old or new and clasps,
findings
i m a g i n a t i o n
Register early, seating is limited and will be reserved in order of payment.
If you have any questions please e-mail me, I'm happy to help.
gypsybrocante@gmail.com
PLEASE INDICATE WHEN PAYING WHAT DAY YOU WILL ATTEND CLASS IN THE MESSAGE BOX.