Special Events & Workshops


Yoga Classes with Travis
 Join Travis each Saturday, on the floor above ARTifact Emporium (3rd floor) for yoga class, beginning at 9:15am.  This is a class for all levels, beginners to advance.
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UPDATE ON PRICING: 
CLASSY LADY SESSION NOW $200
FIERY SIREN PACKAGE NOW $150
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Basic Stringing Jewelry Class
With:  Rachel Ison

Come and make yourself a single-strand bracelet and a pair of earrings to match!
Master the crimping tool!  Learn about a variety of findings to help create a professional looking piece of jewelry.   You’ll be making jewelry for yourself and to give as gifts as quick as you can get them made!
You'll also receive a handout on how to crimp.
Tools will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring them. We'll be using crimp pliers, cutters, chain nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
Skill Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $25.00  Payment is due in advance.
Kit Fee: $8.00 plus taxes paid at the class.
Class Offering Dates:
Saturday, March 24th - 11am to 1pm
Friday, March 30th - 11am to 1pm

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Basic Wire: Bead-to-Bead Class
With: Rachel Ison
This class is a must and the next step in jewelry making!  
In this class, we will be making a single strand bracelet and earrings.  The beads in this bracelet will be wire wrapped from bead-to-bead!  This technique will allow you to create unique jewelry beyond simple stringing.
Tools will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring them to the class.  We’ll be using wire cutters, chain nose pliers, and flat nose pliers.
Skill Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $   25.00 Payment is due in advance
Kit Fee:  $6.00  Plus taxes paid at the class.

Class Offering Dates:
Friday, March 23rd - 11am to 1pm
Saturday, March 31st - 11am to 1pm

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Wire Wrapped Pendant
Designer: Rachel Ison

This class will show you how to wire wrap a stone that doesn’t have a hole to string through!
So many beautiful pendants can be made this way and the finishing touches will make it uniquely your own design!  This class will increase your wire working skills and add new techniques!

Tools will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring them.  We’ll be using a wire twister, wire cutters, chain nose pliers and flat nose pliers.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Basic Stringing Jewelry Class, (Classic Bangle Bracelet – helpful)
Class Fee: $30.00.  Payment is due in advance.
Kit Fee: $10.00 Plus taxes
Saturday, March 31 - 3pm to 5pm
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Tree of Life Pendant



In most cultures around the world trees, represent an important symbol of life. Trees symbolically join the heavens, the earth, and the underworld. Trees signify strength, personal growth and the cycle of life. A tree may have a personal meaning for you as well. In this class you will create your own one of a kind tree.

We will be using copper wire with or without beads (your choice). So start now thinking about what season is your favorite and be prepared to start creating!

Tools are available for your use, but if you have your own, you may bring them. For the class we’ll make the Tree of Life pendant using copper wire. This pendant is also beautiful in other metals of all colors.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Wire Wrapping Bead to Bead Class
Class Fee: $25.00
Kit Fee: $5.00


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Classic Wire Wrapped Bracelet
With: Rachel Ison

If you have taken the Basic Wire: Bead to Bead Class, you have learned the basics needed for this class!

This is a great bracelet for a beginning wire wrapper and the perfect next step to advance your jewelry making skills.  You will learn about wire’s different shapes, sizes, tempers and more.  A classic, beautiful and durable bracelet made with just a few hand tools and wire!

Tools are available for your use, but if you have your own you may bring them.  For the class we’ll make the bracelet in copper and/or brass wire.  Wire in other metals will be available to purchase for bracelets you may want to make at home.

Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: Wire Wrapping Bead to Bead Class
Class Fee: $30.00.  Payment is due in advance.
Kit Fee: Copper/Brass, Free kit
Saturday, March 24th - 3pm to 5pm


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Classic Bangle Bracelet
With: Rachel Ison


 If you have taken the Basic Wire: Bead to Bead Class, you have learned the basics needed for this class!

This is a great bracelet for a beginning wire wrapper and the perfect next step to advance your jewelry making skills.  You will learn about wire’s different shapes, sizes, tempers and more.  A classic, beautiful and durable bracelet made with just a few hand tools and wire!

Tools will be provided, but if you have your own, you may want to bring them.  

Skill Level: Beginner 
Prerequisite: Wire Wrapping Bead to Bead Class 
Class Fee: $25.00.  Payment is due in advance. 

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Hammered Copper Cuff Bracelet
Designer: Rachel Ison

Working with copper couldn’t be more fun!  Plus copper metal is really popular in today’s jewelry.  We will be making a fun and pretty bracelet by hammering, stamping and adding a patina to the metal.  Once you learn the basics in this class you will have the knowledge to go beyond this simple bracelet.

We’ll be getting a little dirty with this one so wear something you don’t mind having to clean!  This class is a lot of fun and a great stress releaser!  

Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee:  $30.00.  Payment is due in advance
Kit Fee: $5.00.   Plus taxes
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