Workshops

Workshops Available:

 Workshops and classes are available either privately or for groups from 2-20 people.  Contact Diane @ SixthFloorDesigns@yahoo.com for further information.  Learn the techniques necessary to make your own family heirlooms and unique jewelry.   

** Twisted Metal Collaged Pendants**                      (Full Day Workshop)     As featured in Belle Armoire Jewelry Issue 3.    Learn to make collaged pins and pendants out of hand formed metals, unique fibers, handmade papers and assorted ephemera.  Use that special broken jewelry of grandma's jewelry, that you can't part with and turn it into a one of a kind heirloom.  Or open the junk drawer and create funky, cool  jewelry.  A large variety of forming techniques will be covered along with a kit of very cool euphemera.

**Soldered  Glass Memory Necklaces**                        ( Half Day Workshops)

Include personal photos, and ephemera  from that special trip, or in tribute to that loved family member. Unique and personalized with collage effects and soldered flowing lines. Learn the art of solder, glass cutting and unique assemblage and the beauty it brings to jewelry.  Memory Glass can be turned into ornaments, sun catchers or jewelry. A variety of "hanging methods" will be available as well.  All wide variety of collaging materials will be available in the kit, or bring a photo copy of a special picture that you would like to use.

***Montage Pendants/Pins ( 3 hour Workshop)***  

Using a variety of 3D materials, make pendents from paper, wood, glass, and assorted euphemera and found objects. Build the pendent into a beautiful 3D work of art, then encase in a heavy resin that will make everything "Pop!".  Please note: Pieces cannot be picked up until the day after class to ensure the setting of resin.  This is a fun way to use very cool materials for pendants or pins.  Can use a pin/pendent backing for a dual purpose look!

**The Art of Hand Patina**  Full One/Two Day Workshops,  offered only in the Spring, Summer and Autumn. 

Using a variety f formulas, learn how to Patina (or rapidly age) various metals including copper, raw brass and sterling silver.  Including the Italian method of patina. This is a hands-on "Process Workshop".  Come in comfortable work clothes with a journal and leave with samples of each type of patina and formulas. 

In the Two Day Workshop, learn to hand cut metal, forge with unique tools, and file (the correct and quick way), making finished pieces to be Patina'd.   Once you have learned the basics, the design possibilities are endless!

"Hand Patina Bracelets, Pendents, Chokers and Pins. (Half Day Workshop)  Once you've mastered the patina, start designing jewelry to enhance your one of a kind patina,  Using wires, metals, found objects, watch parts, nuts & bolts, create a unique piece that can be a combination Pendent/Pin, a Choker, Earrings or Cuff Bracelet. 

Email for further information and rates to SixthFloorDesigns@Yahoo.com