Heading to the Gem Shows in Tucson next week? If so, I hope you can come and join me for a fantastic opportunity to meet six great jewelry makers, share some snacks, do some shopping, but most importantly, make some stunning jewelry!
The goal of the event is to help you create talismans. What is a talisman, you may ask? Susan Lenart Kasmer describes them as such:
I am a builder of Talismans and vibe… Long ago, in the 1990’s when parts of the world were still a mystery, it was my passion to travel and explore cultures through out the world. I found a thread of Talismans that ran through all cultures including my own. That is why my work began as Talismans, the practice of embedding words, prayers and energies into objects. In my work, I have built large adornments for museums and prepared small bundles for commercial lines.
Casino del Sol is the this year's new home THREE GEM SHOWS: the Tucson Bead & Design Show, Colors of the Stone, and To Bead True Blue. These are your favorite shows anyway, so come and spend your Sunday evening making new friends and creating great jewelry.
For a low fee, you'll be able to select three different mediums taught by three multimedia jewelry experts, and walk away with a stunning necklace that shows off your three finished projects. There are six projects to choose from, so trust me, no matter what type of jewelry you usually create, you'll have a tough time choosing!
You will create a necklace that tells your own personal story. But you could also use these special tokens as pendants, keychains, or even mismatched earrings (a trend that is on the way back into style!). Embrace the energy, explore your own creativity, and relax in small groups to ensure personal attention from these master instructors.