Tuesday, August 25, 2009






I forgot to add pictures to the Workshop post....so here are some pictures of the leaf pendants you can make... or design your own! :)

New Jewelry Making Workshops/Classes

I'm starting up this blog to inform anyone in my area about the workshops I'm holding at Hobby Lobby in Gardendale and the Lily Pond Art Gallery in Jasper. I will post all classes here and what the projects are, with pictures. It will also be a great tool to use to talk 'shop' with anyone out there working with similar metals and a place where I hope we can swap ideas, tips, etc...

So, this is the first post, and here are the workshops available at this time:

Autumn Leaves Jewelry Workshop
August 31st (Monday)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
A 'Take What You Make' Jewelry Design Workshop!
Learn how to make your own Sterling Silver or Copper Leaf pendant. You will take a flat piece of sheet metal and form it to make a beautiful 3 dimensional Autumn Leaf pendant! I have several examples you can view and pick your design! The cost includ...es your metals, tools, optional embellishments, and hands on instruction. I promise that you will be well pleased with the one of a kind piece of wearable art that you will be taking home with you. This is two hours of fun ~ bring your friends and make a party of it! (If you bring a buddy, you'll receive 10% off of your class fee). Parties are encouraged ~ call or email for reservations!

The Lily Pond Art Gallery & Tea Room
5100 Curry Hwy., Suite 110
Jasper, AL
205-384-9525



The next two workshops after that will be held at the Hobby Lobby in Gardendale, AL...a bit closer for those of you in the Birmingham/Jefferson County area!


Autumn Leaves Jewelry Workshop
Sept. 2nd, (Wed)
10:00am-11:30pm
Sept 15th, (Tues)
6:00pm - 7:30pm

A 'Take What You Make' Jewelry Design Workshop!

Learn how to make your own Sterling Silver or Copper Leaf pendant. You will take a flat piece of sheet metal and form it to make a beautiful 3 dimensional Autumn Leaf pendant! I have several examples you can view and pick your design! The cost includes your metals, tools, optional embellishments, and hands-on instruction. I promise that you will be well pleased with the one of a kind piece of wearable art that you will be taking home with you. This is two hours of fun ~ bring your friends and we'll make a party of it!

I try to keep the classes small, around 8 students per class or less, so that you can get more one-on-one instruction.

You can call Sheri @ Hobby Lobby, (205) 631-9722, to reserve your spot, or you can contact me through my Blog, www.barbsbranches.blogspot.com

Hobby Lobby
655 Fieldstown Rd
Gardendale, AL 35071