Class Price: $65.00
Teacher:
Bridget Benton
Length: 6 hours
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Ages 16 and up.
Class description:
In this class, we’ll take junk, found objects, old jewelry parts, and hardware store finds, then integrate stamping, beads, glues, and alcohol inks to create cool, assemblage-art-inspired effects. The result? Amazing, one-of-a-kind jewelry! You will never look at bottle caps, recycling, junk, nuts, scrap pencils, bolts, cotter pins, bicycle inner tubes and washers the same way again - and trips to yard sales and Home Depot will take on a whole new meaning. Learn to craft affordable, durable, and amazing jewelry for guys and gals from hardware and other found objects using glues and basic jewelry findings - No soldering required! Some basic jewelry making experience is helpful, but certainly not necessary. We’ll cover drilling and basic wire manipulation, as well as the findings that can make working with found objects easier! We'll also cover different ways of embellishing and coloring your metal, plastic, and rubber “treasures.” Bring some interesting trash of your own to play with - and walk away with up to three completed projects. Curious to see more sample projects? Check out the Junk Jewels Gallery on my website at eyes a flame
Special notes and items to bring:
This class meets on Tuesdays: October 7th & 14th.
All materials are included for up to three projects. Some basic jewelry-making knowledge is helpful, but certainly not required! I cover the basics and keep it simple.
Read this before you register
- DIY Lounge is located at collage, a locally owned business that sells art supplies with a class space in the back. We have two locations in the Portland, Oregon area.
Visit our locations page addresses and directions. - On average we require a minimum of 3 students to run a class. Class minimums are decided by teachers depending on the needs of the class. If registration is lower, the class will be cancelled and any students who have registered will be notified via email.
- If a class is cancelled we can apply your payment toward another class registration or refund your money in full. Your choice!
- Online pre-registration is required, but exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis. If you require an exception, please use our contact page and let us know your situation.
- At least 48 hour notice is required if you need to cancel your class registration.
- Be sure to check the supply list provided in the class notes and bring those items with you to the class.