Spring is here and I have entered into these longer sunny days sprouting an addition to my regular schtick.
Workshops!
They started as a Valentine's Day promo, "Make Your Darn Necklace". Designed so that your loving partner could buy you a gift certificate for a workshop because they had no idea what to get you for Valentine's! (It's a bit of an in-joke with my own Love)

That first call out to see if anyone was interested got an overwhelming response!
The 1 workshop that I was going to set up has now turned into 7 and I am still hearing from wannabe jewellers!

The workshop runs for 3 hours and I provide all the materials for you to create your own pendant using a variety of beads and wire. I provide a nice chain or cord to finish your piece.
I show you how to best manipulate the wire. We talk about inspiration and what makes a good piece. There is material set out for you to doodle and draw as well as visual information to find inspiration from. I have suggested that participants bring some of their own items to include in their pendant, such as old buttons or beads from an old piece of jewellery. It's best if the item has a hole where the wire can be fastened into. It is not neccessary for you to bring anything but sometimes these items can help personalize your piece.

They have been a hoot so far! I have been so impressed with the creativity and utter focus people have brought to these workshops! It just goes to show you how we are all so creative and all need to find space to communicate through different mediums!
Everyone was amazed at what they had made! It was really great watching and helping people create their pieces! I was so inspired!

So these workshops have turned into a whole new thing............I just have to figure out how to do all the administration stuff that goes with this new job.