Jewelry Workshop: Layered Bracelets & Chandelier Earrings

Sign up today for this new Jewelry Worshop now being offered at the

Johns Creek Arts Center!

Friday, April 13th 10am-12pm

The layering of fashion accessories is all the rage this spring season. Choose to make one, two, three or more gemstone beaded bracelets to create your own fabulous look. Complete your personal style with a pair of sparkling chandelier earrings. Learn to make simple wire wrapped loops to create a pair of stunning earrings. Kit supplies will include everything you need to complete these projects. Students will have various color options to choose from. Additional kits will be available for purchase to make on your own after class or to give as gifts. No previous jewelry making experience required!

Class Fee:  $25

Kit Fee:  $30 - $60

To register for this class, click HERE.

 

Layered Bracelets

Chandelier Earrings

Nunn Design Innovation Team

It was such a complete honor to be selected to serve as a member on the 2012 Nunn Design Innovation Team.  As a design member, I will receive a fun goody box each month of exciting new Nunn Design products to play with.  In return, I will submit two finished pieces of jewelry which may be promoted on the Nunn Design blog/website and used in various publications.  Sounds exciting right?  You won’t believe what I received in the mail this past January!

It was so much fun to open my first box of treats from Nunn Design.  It felt like Christmas all over again.  At first glance, my creative wheels starting whirling and I couldn't wait to get started.  It was so exciting to work with these new products.  While I can’t show you the two necklaces I sent in for submission yet, I can show you what I made for myself.

I made this beauty using various chains from Nunn Design.  I call it Vintage Chic.  I took a 1950's brooch and gave it a new life as a stunning updated necklace.  I am a total chain junkie so I’m always on the hunt for new and interesting chain to work into my designs.  I was so pleasantly surprised by the chains offered at Nunn Design.  The quality is superb, the price is just right and they have a great selection.  Did I mention their rhinestone chain?  What girl doesn’t love a little bling in her jewelry? 

To experience Nunn Design products yourself, please take a look at their website and their blog for some design inspiration. 

Support Local Jewelry Artists!

Each Winter, the Spruill Center for the Arts hosts the Annual Student & Instructor Jewelry Market.

This exciting fundraising event showcases beginning to professional level jewelry artists, who will exhibit and sell their unique handcrafted jewelry to the public.

Selections include diverse jewelry styles in precious metals, glass, beads, gemstones, and more at prices to fit every budget.

Stop by to show your support of local jewelry artists and the Spruill Center this Sunday, February 26th from 11am - 5pm.  Hope to see you there!

http://www.spruillarts.org/events_fundraisers_jewlery_market.php

New Class Offering @ the JCAC!

Warm up this winter by getting your creative juices flowing in this Introduction to Beading class at the Johns Creek Art Center.  My 4 week class begins on Tuesday, January 17th at 10am until 12pm.  Participants will learn the basics of beading including stringing, crimping, wire wrapping and the proper use of tools. Students will have the opportunity to make several jewelry pieces including a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings.  Sign up today!  

http://www.johnscreekarts.org/All-Level-Beading-Jewelry-with-Rochelle-Nation-p/beading-colon-%20intro-winter.htm

For the LOVE of Resin!

Mixed Media Resin Pendant



Do you have an interest in working with resin but have never given it a try?  If you are crazy about resin but just don't know where to begin then you should sign up for a resin class!  In fact I'm teaching a resin class at the Johns Creek Art Center starting this month!  This 4 week Introduction to Resin class will teach you everything you need to know to begin making some fabulous resin jewelry.  To sign up, click on the link below:

http://www.johnscreekarts.org/All-Level-Beading-Jewelry-with-Rochelle-Nation-p/resin%20jewelry-fall%20mini.htm

I hope you can make it!

I'm Teaching Classes!

I still have openings in my upcoming Crystal Fringe Necklace Workshop that is being offerred next Tuesday, October 11th from 10am - 12:30pm at the Johns Creek Arts Center.  To sign up for this class, click on the following link:

http://www.johnscreekarts.org/All-Level-Beading-Jewelry-with-Rochelle-Nation-p/beading-colon-%20fringe%20necklace%20am.htm

Hope to see you there!

Art Festival This Weekend!

I'll be at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival this weekend.  Stop by booth #11 to say hello!  The artist market hours are Saturday, August 25th 10am - 7:00pm and Sunday, August 26th 11:00am - 6:30pm.  Hope you can make it.