Upcycled Jewelry Workshop
in partnership with Friends of Sharon Arts Studio in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Graduating class photo 2025 holding a selection of their creations. Kenna, Susan, William, Monica, Nikki, and Traci.
Celebrate a love of color and one-of-a-kind bag charms.
Focused creativity in progress.
Susan created beaded and charm necklaces using her strong sense of rhythm, color, and balance.
Spooky halloween themed charm bracelet. by Monica
William upcycling necklaces into a full body adornment piece.
Wire wrapped forged sea glass necklace. by Nikki
Monica gives new life to forgotten and broken jewelry. Transforming them into coordinating bag charm gifts.
Textured and riveted nature inspired earrings. by Nikki
Celebrating The Life of Objects Forgotten
In three Thursday evening, 3-hour sessions, we transformed broken or outdated costume jewelry and found objects into one-of-a-kind pieces while learning beginner-friendly metalsmithing skills like jump rings, sawing, hammering, and wire wrapping. Each project was created by the students and tailored to their skill levels, with guidance from me on design and fabrication. Fun was had! Tools and materials (and snacks) were provided. I was lucky to work with this ultra-creative and kind-hearted bunch.