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SUMMARY:Scroll Bracelet Workshop: Intro to Cold Forging Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Come create your own customized scroll bracelet—perfect for beginners and fun for everyone!\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of cold forging by creating a handcrafted brass scroll bracelet.\n \nIn this workshop\, participants will work with mill-rolled brass to shape\, hammer\, punch\, and refine a structured bracelet form. You’ll also learn how to create wire-formed chain links and closures\, as well as how to finish and personalize your piece with crystals or simple inscriptions. \nThis class is beginner-friendly and offers a strong introduction to traditional metalworking techniques used in jewelry design. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHammering\, shaping\, and punching brass\nBasic metal forming and structure\nWire link construction and closures\nFiling and finishing techniques\n\nNo prior experience is necessary — just bring your creativity! All tools and materials are provided. \nPlease wear natural fibers\, close-toed shoes\, full length pants\, and have any long hair pulled back. If you would like to bring your own safety glasses you may; otherwise\, we will have extras here. \n*Age 16+ (under 18 MUST be accompanied by a guardian) \n\n\n\nChandra Ellerson is a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Chandra’s Earth Inspirational Jewelry\, a handcrafted brand rooted in cultural storytelling\, natural elements\, and intentional design. With over half a decade of experience\, she specializes in traditional cold forging techniques\, working with copper\, brass\, and mixed materials to create structured\, wearable pieces. \nHer work has been featured nationally and internationally\, including in Elle Magazine\, and is sold through independent retail spaces\, markets\, and her online platform. In addition to her studio practice\, Chandra facilitates hands-on workshops focused on foundational techniques\, material selection\, and thoughtful construction. \nWith a background in medical laboratory science\, she brings precision\, process awareness\, and a strong emphasis on safety into her teaching\, creating a clear and supportive learning environment for participants.
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LOCATION:The Inventor Center\, 118 Shelby Street\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass: Flowers\, Birds and Bees. (Art for All Series)
DESCRIPTION:Learn traditional stained glass techniques from start to finish.\n\n\nChoose from an assortment of glass colors\, textures and transparencies to completely customize it into a one of a kind piece. You’ll learn how to cut glass\, grid it to fit a pattern\, apply copper foil and finally solder it all together. This is a beginners class\, perfect for anyone that’s curious about the process and techniques that go into making Tiffany Style Stained Glass. \n \nPlease wear close-toed shoes and natural fibers like cotton/wool (jeans and a t-shirt work great). All long hair should be pulled back. \nAge 10+\, under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. \n\n\n\n\nJoy Riggs started making Stained Glass in 2000. Her passion for it ultimately led her to open Studio 116 in Kingsport where she specializes in custom stained glass panels and whimsical suncatchers. Joy loves to create unique pieces based on her customers’ ideas\, and enjoys the challenge of trying something different.
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SUMMARY:Intro to Cricut
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of Design space\, vinyls\, and iron-ons with Cricut!\n\n\nIf you have a Cricut and aren’t sure how to use it\, or you are considering getting one but aren’t sure if it’s for you\, this class is perfect! \nBecome comfortable using Cricut software making vinyl decals and heat transfer vinyl for iron ons! \n\nUtilize the Cricut for basic design\nTypes of vinyl\nCutting mat\, and why it is so important\nRemove the unwanted parts of the cut vinyl (AKA weeding)\nApply vinyl and iron on designs\n\nEach class member we leave with 2 projects (one permanent vinyl decal and one iron on decal) \n*Age 16+\, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n**Designs are subect to change based on availability of free designs \n\n\n\nStacie Lane has lived in Kingsport for 25 years with her husband and 2 children\, Wyatt and Graycie. She has always been a crafter\, and for the past 5 years an avid Cricut enthusiast! She is excited to assist others in learning how to get the most out of their Cricut cutting machine.
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SUMMARY:Mixed Metal Earrings: Brass & Copper Design Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to work with multiple metals to create dynamic\, wearable earrings!\n\n\nExplore how to work with multiple metals to create dynamic\, wearable jewelry. \nIn this class\, participants will create a pair of earrings using brass and copper while learning foundational cold forging techniques such as hammering\, punching\, and forming. You’ll also be introduced to wire link construction and how to combine metals for contrast and visual impact. \nThe class also covers important considerations for earring design\, including material selection\, comfort\, and metal care. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nCold forging techniques for brass and copper\nMixing metals for design contrast\nWire connection methods\nMaterial care and wearability\n\nNo prior experience is necessary — just bring your creativity! All tools and materials are provided. \nPlease wear natural fibers\, close-toed shoes\, full length pants\, and have any long hair pulled back. If you would like to bring your own safety glasses you may; otherwise\, we will have extras here. \n*Age 16+ (under 18 MUST be accompanied by a guardian) \n\n\n\nChandra Ellerson is a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Chandra’s Earth Inspirational Jewelry\, a handcrafted brand rooted in cultural storytelling\, natural elements\, and intentional design. With over half a decade of experience\, she specializes in traditional cold forging techniques\, working with copper\, brass\, and mixed materials to create structured\, wearable pieces. \nHer work has been featured nationally and internationally\, including in Elle Magazine\, and is sold through independent retail spaces\, markets\, and her online platform. In addition to her studio practice\, Chandra facilitates hands-on workshops focused on foundational techniques\, material selection\, and thoughtful construction. \nWith a background in medical laboratory science\, she brings precision\, process awareness\, and a strong emphasis on safety into her teaching\, creating a clear and supportive learning environment for participants.
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