Happy 2018!

Upcoming Classes @ Spruill Center for the Arts

COILED BRACELET
Learn how to make this beautiful coiled bracelet! Participants will learn
basic wire jewelry techniques to create their own personalized bracelet.
Various coiling techniques will be discussed including coiling by hand and
coiling using a drill.  Discover how to make perfect jump rings and forge
your own clasp then use patina to add character to your project.
5 Weeks
Tuesday Evenings, January 16th - February 13th, 2018
6:30pm-9:30pm

ADVENTURES IN MIXED MEDIA DESIGNS
What do resin, soldering, stamping, and riveting all have in common?
When combined together, they result in unique wearable art jewelry that
is out of this world! Join me on an adventure and exploration of
mixed media jewelry design.  Students will learn various techniques of
jewelry fabrication through exciting instructor guided design challenges.
Expect to create bracelets, pendants, earrings, components,
and more by combining different techniques and materials. 

Wednesday Evenings, January 17th - March 14th, 2018
6:30pm - 9:30pm


Amazing Student Work by Marie Shackelford

Adventures in Mixed Media Bezel Making
Learn how to create beautiful wearable art pendants! Participants will
fabricate various unique free formed bezels using copper and plumbing solder.
The bezels will then be personalized using photos, text, decorative paper or embellishments and sealed with resin. Students will learn tips and techniques for working with plumbing solder and 2 part epoxy resin. Everyone will leave class
with fabulous new mixed media jewelry adornments.
 5 Weeks
Tuesday Evenings, February 20th - March 20th, 2018
6:30pm - 9:30pm



Winter Jewelry Market
I'd love to see you!  Stop by to check out and try on my newest
jewelry designs at this upcoming show:

Spruill Center for the Arts
Student and Instructor Jewelry Market
Sunday, February 11th, 2018:  11:00am-5:00pm

This is an exciting fundraising event showcasing beginning to professional level
jewelry artists who sell their unique handcrafted jewelry to the public.  Selections
will include unique handcrafted jewelry in precious metals, glass, beads,
gemstones and more at prices for every budget.
Admission is free!

WORKSHOP: Adventures in Mixed Media Designs

Adventures in Mixed Media Designs

Spruill Center for the Arts

Wednesday Evenings 

6:30pm-9:30pm 

9/20-11/15 

What do resin, soldering, stamping, and riveting all have in common? When combined together they result in unique wearable art jewelry that is out of this world! Join me on an adventure and exploration of mixed media art jewelry design. Students will learn various techniques of jewelry fabrication through exciting instructor-guided design challenges. Expect to create bracelets, pendants, earrings, components and more by combining different techniques and materials.

Register here: http://bit.ly/2eH2u4i

Adventures in Mixed Media Designs

Wednesday Evenings 9/21 - 11/16/16

6:30p-9:30p

Spruill Center for the Arts



What do etching, soldering, stamping, and riveting all have in common? When combined together they result in unique wearable art jewelry that is out of this world! Join me on an adventure and exploration of mixed media art design. Students will learn various techniques of jewelry fabrication through exciting instructor-guided design challenges. Expect to create bracelets, pendants, components and more by combining different techniques and materials.

www.spruillarts.org

New Workshop!

STACKED GYPSY BANGLES

Spruill Center for the Arts

Wednesday 9/14

6:30pm-9:30pm

Learn how to transform ordinary wire into unique and colorful stacked gypsy bangles. Participants will learn fun and simple techniques needed to create a bangle that fits to size. Next, discover how to wrap fabric, beads, and wire to design one of a kind personalized bracelets. Expect to make 10 or more beautiful bangles!

www.spruillarts.org

April Newsletter

April News:
Happy Spring ya'll!  I have exciting news to share....
My valued clients can now purchase select jewelry items directly from
my website via Square Marketplace!

Here's one of my newest designs available for purchase online now....
www.rochellenation.com



Upcoming Classes
This month, I'm offering 3 exciting jewelry making class options at Spruill!

Spruill Center for the Arts

Polymer Clay Meets Resin
Polymer Clay and Epoxy Resin are a dynamic duo!  Discover how adding resin
to your clay creations can provide durability and a beautiful glossy dimension.  Participants will learn how to condition and work with polymer clay to create unique designs.  Next, explore various techniques for working with resin including mixing, pouring and adding color.  Then combine resin with polymer clay to create beautiful mixed media pieces.  Students will create a fun and funky reversible tile bracelet, beautiful leaf components, beads, bezels, and more! 

Wednesday Evenings, April 15th - May 13th, 2015
6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Chain Gang
Get addicted to the ancient art of chainmaille!  Participants will discover the proper tools and techniques needed for weaving jump rings together to create beautiful chains.
Begin your adventures by learning several different patterns of chainmaille to be used as necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.  Once you learn the steps needed, a vast array of patterns and designs can be incorporated into your jewelry creations.  

Tuesday Evenings, April 21st - May 19th, 2015
6:30pm - 9:30pm



Emboss, Color, Rivet
Learn how to transform sheet metal into eye catching focal pieces.  Participants
will first add texture to metal by using embossing folders.  Next, discover various methods of adding color to metal.  Once the desired look has been achieved, pieces
will be riveted together using a variety of unique and creative methods.  Have fun transforming metal into one of a kind jewelry components for use as pendants,
earrings and much more.    

Thursday Evenings, April 23rd - May 21st, 2015
6:30pm - 9:30pm



April Art Show News
Stop by to check out and try on my newest jewelry designs at the Alpharetta Arts Festival!
 

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
Saturday, April 18th - 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, April 19th - 10:00am-5:00pm
Milton Avenue and Main Street
Alpharetta, GA

Celebrate the arts at one of the city’s most popular events!  The streets of Historic Downtown will be closed as nearly 100 artists, musicians and performers from throughout the U.S. are showcased. Enjoy a beautiful spring weekend as you stroll through outdoor galleries filled with fine art in 14 medium expressions, create children’s art and experience live jazz, Celtic music, cultural dancing and more.
Admission and parking are free.


 

Thank You
Thank you so much for your support, it's greatly appreciated.

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Stamping with Solder

Spruill Center for the Arts

Wednesday Evening:  March 4 - April 1, 2015

6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Lead free 'silver solder' has many uses in jewelry fabrication. When heated to a molten state, it can be stamped with both metal and rubber stamps leaving behind an intricate design. In this class, students will learn how to add beautifully stamped texture to copper using silver bearing solder. Various tips and tricks for achieving a good impression will be explored and discussed. Stamped creations will then be riveted onto sheet metal to create a vast collection of elements for use in one of a kind jewelry designs.

Register for class here:

https://registration.spruillarts.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=151JESS020

Layering

During the cold winter months, I love layering both my clothes and my jewelry!  This January, I started making tassel necklaces using vintage thimbles as my bead cap.  I layer the thimble over strands of repurposed leather and top it off with a faceted crystal.  It's my current go to necklace at the moment which I wear with a long chunky crystal accent necklace.  Layered together, it's the perfect combination.  

  Happy New Year!  Start off 2015 by engaging in something new!  The following art centers offer a variety of adult learning classes.  Listed are 2 jewelry making classes that I'll be teaching
this month.

Spruill Center for the Arts  Dunwoody, GA

Resin Relics

Do you love vintage pieces with a story and history of their own? Learn how to use resin to cast and recreate your beloved found objects. Participants will craft silicone molds then pour resin to cast unique components that can be used in the fabrication of mixed media jewelry. Students will learn how to color, patina and age resin after it's been cured. Next, we'll explore layering and cold connecting the casted resin with metal to create one of a kind rustic treasures.

Wednesday's:  January 14 - February 11, 2015
 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM 

Chastain Arts Center
Atlanta, GA

 Everything Wire

 Get inspired by wire! Learn how to bend, wrap, coil, and forge wire into beautiful jewelry creations. This class will cover the proper tools and techniques needed to get started with constructing wired art jewelry elements including decorative headpins, jump rings, and clasps. Class projects will include wired earrings, connectors, beads, and more. The last day of class will incorporate finishing and fabrication techniques.

Friday's:  January 16 - February 6, 2015
 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Spruill Gallery Artists Market

The Spruill Gallery Holiday Artists Market is now open!  Support local artists and buy handmade this holiday season...

Final Outdoor Show of the Year

Hope to see you there...

Chastain Park Arts Festival

Saturday, November 1st:  10am-6pm

Sunday, November 2nd:  11am-5pm

Art Show This Weekend!

Support local artists and buy handmade this upcoming holiday season!

Johns Creek Arts Festival

Saturday, October 25th:  10:00am-6:00pm

Sunday, October 26th:  11:00am-5:00pm

Jewelry Market this Sunday!

PUBLISHED!

My earrings have been published in Jewelry Affaire magazine! 

This is a first for me and it's so exciting.

Happy Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

 

Give a little love…get free jewelry! 

To celebrate Valentine’s Day 2013, I’m giving away a free piece of jewelry.  To enter for your chance to win, simply do one of the following:

1.       Like Rochelle Nation Jewelry on FB and leave a comment.

2.       Already a fan on FB?  No worries!  Just share this post with your peeps on FB, twitter, blogger, or email and tell me what you did.

A person will be selected at random on Thursday, February 28th to receive a fabulous piece of RN jewelry.  Happy Valentine’s Day to you and thanks for sharing the love!

Happy 2013!

I hope you had a wonderful and peaceful holiday season with loved ones. With the start of the new year brings new opportunities, great events and all sorts of good time fun!

January News:

I was informed this month that two of my jewelry designs will be published in magazines later this year! My creations will be featured in both BeadStyle and Jewelry Affaire. This is a first for me and I'm beyond thrilled about this exciting opportunity.



Winter Classes:

Bring out your inner creativity this month and sign up for a jewelry making class at

Spruill Center for the Arts.
Class begins Wednesday, January 23rd!

Resin: Paper Pendants
Mixing resin with paper, oh my! Create personal, wearable art pendants using your own photos, text, poetry and decorative paper. Students will learn how to mix and pour resin to create resin paper for use in constructing personalized pendants. Various fabrication techniques will be covered using copper sheet metal, wire and eyelets. Participants will leave class with knowledge of a new technique & fabulous mixed media adornments.
Skill Level: Beginning through Advanced - ALL Welcome.



http://www.rochellenation.com
info@rochellenation.com

May 2013 bring you health, happiness and be filled with
everything you hoped for.

Call for Artists!

 

It was such a great pleasure being a member of the 2012 Nunn Design Innovation Team. I was giddy with excitement every time I received a box of goodies in the mail. It was a big thrill for me to put my design hat on and challenge myself creatively when working with ND findings. Every month, I found myself wanting to make something fabulous because I was given such wonderful components to work with.  This experience for me was also an incredible opportunity to get to know and interact first hand with new Nunn Design products. I have made several purchases after trying out a new item because everything I worked with was truly outstanding.

I would highly encourage you to apply to be a member of the 2013 Nunn Design Team.  They are now accepting applications, so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

New Class Offereings!

Learn to Make Resin Jewelry

RESIN 101

Explore the endless possibilities resin has to offer when making and designing jewelry. Students will learn the basic techniques needed to work with resin including mixing, pouring, curing, and adding color. This hands-on class will cover creating and filling hollow bezels, adding inclusions, using resin on paper, making molds, and casting charms. Finishing techniques will also be demonstrated. Various tips and tricks for working with resin will take the mystery out of the process to make it fun and easy. Students will complete a varied collection of elements to use in their jewelry design projects.

A Material Kit Fee of $50 is PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at 1st class meeting. A Jewelry Lab Fee of $18 is PAYABLE WITH REGISTRATION. For further information regarding Material Kit & Supply List see www.spruillarts.org

Skill Level: Beginning through Advanced - ALL Welcome.

Save $20.00 with a Membership 2012- New or Membership 2012- New & Renewal

Dates:  September 12 - October 17, 2012 Check for other dates

Meets: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Fee:     $253 Fee Breakdown

 

10 Great Bracelet Projects

Wrap it! Connect It! Embed it! Resin It!

What ever your flavor of the month may be, here are 10 great bracelet projects to get your inspirational juices flowing. You can also view other bracelets in the Nunn Design Gallery.

Happy Creating!

Jewelry Trunk Show!

Grab your friends and make plans to swing by this fabulous event! Adult beverages, nibbles and the Atlantan Magazine - what more could you ask for? How about gorgeous handcrafted jewelry and amazing home decor! Plus, all jewelry will be discounted 20% just in time for Mother's Day.

Redefined Home Boutique's Jewelry Trunk Show and Cocktail Reception will be held on

Thursday, May 10th, from 6pm - 9pm.

Please call the store to RSVP: (404) 815-7250.

Hope to see you there: 887 Howell Mill Road Northwest Atlanta, GA 30318.

Weslyan Artist Market

If you live in the Atlanta area, make plans to stop by the Weslyan Artist Market this week.  The Opening Night Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 3rd from 7pm-9pm.  On Friday the market is open from 9am-7pm and on Saturday from 10am-4pm. 

What's so fabulous about this event is that a portion of all sales will directly benefit the Fine Arts programs at Wesylan School.  Shop handmade and support local artists.  For more information about this market please visit:

http://www.wesleyanschool.org/parents/ArtsAlliance/ArtistMarket/Pages/default.aspx