After School Jewelry Classes Start Next Week!!

After School Jewelry classes starting next week at Vallecito, Coleman and Glenwood Elementary Schools!
 It is time to get some bling going, some flair to bedazzle and learn some awesome jewelry making skills! Read on to get more info! Also, to see some of the amazing glass work from students this past session scroll to bottom of the page!

cork bracelet

I have tons of beads- new and vintage and all sorts of materials that the class can use to make wearable art. Students will learn some wire skills, works with tools and also make many of their own beads and creations to make into jewelry. Schedule is posted at bottom of page.
Every week in this 4 week session we will focus on different projects and types of materials. We will do a little bit of glass fusing to make some beads but the focus of theses sessions is to experiment with all sorts of materials to make wearable art. Students will come away with lots of cool pieces that they will enjoy wearing and sharing and giving to their friends and family.

anklet

earrings and key chain

girl scout jewelry party

cork necklace and earrings

Below I have posted the schedule as it appears in the City of San Rafael Website. Click on the links to sign up. There are a few spaces spaces left.
 Jewelry Making with Nikki  -

Ages: 7 Yrs. to 12 Yrs. 
Fees:
- course fee $155.00
- course fee n/r $170.00

In this creative and fun class, students will use traditional and non-traditional materials and methods to create their own jewelry. The class will be making some of their own beads from fused glass and upcycled treasures and will also have lots of beautiful new and vintage beads to choose from to create thier own customized jewelry masterpieces! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and more. Students will be making unique works of wearable art to wear and share with their family and friends. ALL materials are included in this class and healthy snacks are provided. INSTRUCTOR: Nikki Contini.

Course	Barcode	Days	Times	Dates	Complex	Classes	Avail.
Jewelry Making with Nikki View Details	24950	Tue	2:35PM - 4:00PM	03-08-2016 - 03-29-2016	Art Room Vallecito School	4	8	Add
Jewelry Making with Nikki View Details	24869	Wed	1:40PM - 3:00PM	03-09-2016 - 04-06-2016	Multi-Purpose Room Coleman Elementary School	4	11	Add
Jewelry Making with Nikki View Details	24895	Thu	3:15PM - 4:45PM	03-10-2016 - 04-07-2016	Art/Science Room Glenwood Elementary School	4	10	Add

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Reflecting on the past few weeks...photos and thoughts...

 What a super charged creative 6 weeks of glass fusing it has been. I will miss my glass classes but I am ready to switch things up! Teaching 3 classes a week with a total of 27 students has had me so busy! My big old kiln has seen a lot of action.  Nothing beats opening up the kiln and seeing how my students pieces have turned out, maybe my back is not so happy, but I have been. Check out some student work below!

someone has become a glass cutting expert!

earrings by students 

I have also been inspired to create more time to get some of my own work into the kiln. Not always easy to do when teaching. However, I need to make things!To get lost (and found :-)) in a little project that makes me hum. Lets not ever get too busy or stressed where we can't do what we love, do things that feed the soul. Things start to happen...like excessive procrastination, crankiness (or worse), when we deny ourselves! I know ya' all know what I am talking about!  I think it can be truly challenging to make time for oneself on top of everything else. It is not that we don't want to do 'everything else' or be with our loved ones but if we put ourselves at the bottom of the list, then the well tends to dry up and and then we wonder why we are so worn out! For me, maintaining a healthy balance in life is a constant exercise. It takes some vigilance and intentional conscious planning and understanding from loved ones to make sure that we don't get so caught up in the busy world,  that we literally lose ourselves. Make and take some time for yourself, that is all I am saying! I know we have all heard this before but... why not hear it again- I know I need to!

Hooray- my bowl turned out!

To sign up for after school classes:  https://eplay.livelifelocally.com/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp

Also....don't forget that I also book art parties- birthdays, ladies night, girl scouts, art camps etc... glass, jewelry and eco art!! just give me call or email me directly!