Sip n' Craft: Jewelry Workshop

205 East Main Street,Pickens SC 29671

03 March, 2022

Description

Sip n' craft with Katie while learning to make a beaded chain bracelet. Sip n' Craft: Jewelry Workshop at the Appalachian Ale House on March 3. 6-9 pm. $30 per person. There is limited space so reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket. Class description: This is a beginner wirework class. Students will learn the basics of wirework through the creation of a beaded wire bracelet. Students will learn about the basic tools needed to work with wire, how to use the tools most efficiently, and how to manipulate the tools and wire in order to create a beaded chain. If students want to make a bracelet with personally selected beads, please bring them, otherwise, beads will be supplied at no cost. Students will be supplied with pre-made handcrafted clasps to finish their bracelets. Tools and materials will be supplied. Tools available for purchase after the workshop. Refunds are not available, however if you are unable to make the workshop, you will be credited the ticket value in jewelry product. Katie Mann- Instructor and Creatrix of Ethical Adornments- Artist’s Statement “My Celestial Phoenix,” consciously crafted jewelry, is a celebration of nature, travel, and motherhood. The business, named for my daughter, reflects my creative inspirations in Latin American wire artistry, the abundant diversity found in Nature, and my ability to find value in what is no longer useful to others. I went to tropical America in 2005 in pursuit of research in primate conservation. During my studious travels, I picked up my first set of jewelry pliers and wire and couldn’t stop twisting. After countless hours of forest trekking and beachcombing, I accumulated a unique collection of natural treasures, including feathers, bones, teeth, stones, and seeds. Since my return to the United States, I have integrated upcycled trinkets and reclaimed beads into my designs. I have a strong environmental and social ethic when I create, using recycled and sustainable materials whenever possible, in addition to minimizing the support of exploitative industries when supplying my materials. I believe that we can adorn ourselves without exploiting others. Thank you for supporting my craft! Jewelry celebrating nature, travel, and motherhood. Unique artisan jewelry made from ethically sourced materials, like recycled silver, salvaged copper, directly traded twines and seeds, recycled and artisan leathers, seeds, and fossils found feathers and bones, second-hand gemstones, and repurposed antiques. Enjoy these statement pieces with a bohemian flair. Get inspired to learn to make your own!