Gypsy Junk Jewelry

Designer and Instructor~Lisa Guerin

New Class Time

Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:00p-5:00p 

Workshop Fee: $75.00

Come explore the endless possibilities of Gypsy Junk Jewelry with Somerset Studio Director’s Circle Artist Lisa Guerin. This unique style of jewelry design combines art stamps, shrink film and lots of little bits of junk, of course! 

In this class you will create one of a kind treasures and discover many delights along the way. Lisa will teach you the tricks and techniques of working with shrink film, create findings and extra pieces, while making lots of gypsy trinkets. You will design and create your own jewelry pieces. Finally everyone will create a display board for their gypsy junk jewelry. Students are encouraged to bring any kind of jewelry bits, single earrings, broken pieces, charms, buttons, and other junk to incorporate into their designs.

Materials List:

VersaCraft Black Pigment Ink Pad
ScissorsExacto Knife

Cutting Mat

Color Chalks (Lisa will bring some to share)

Hole Punch for standard eyelets (3/16)

Heat Gun and Mat (If you have them, but Lisa will bring some to share)

Jewelry Pliers

Glue / Adhesive for paper  

You will receive a class kit that contains shrink film, everyday item tools, a ball chain plus lots of junk bits, jewelry findings & other cool stuff. Lisa will bring her art stamps and other fun things to share. You can visit Lisa’s blog at lisaguerin-artblog.blogspot.com

All class fees are prepaid. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!