Mixed Media Jewelry Workshop: The Art of Texture & Story

Transform everyday textiles, tactile fibers, and personal keepsakes into expressive wearable art. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore mixed-media assemblage techniques to construct a custom, one-of-a-kind pendant necklace rich in texture, color, and personal story.

Whether you are a seasoned artisan or a complete beginner, this class offers a relaxed, experimental space to manipulate materials, build tactile layers, and complete a distinct statement piece ready to wear home.

What You Will Learn

• Textile Layering & Composition: How to combine raw-edge fabrics, novelty yarns, fringe, and thread to build structural depth and movement.
• Mixed-Media Assemblage: Securing non-traditional accents—such as vintage keys, wooden beads, metal charms, buttons, and natural sticks—into soft textile bases.
• Structural Finishing: Methods for balancing your pendant and mounting it securely onto cord or chain hardware for durable wear.

What Is Included

• A curated collection of specialty fabrics, yarns, ribbons, beads, and hardware.
• All necessary tools, needles, wire, adhesive, and mounting supplies.
• Step-by-step guidance and personalized instruction throughout the process.

What to Bring (Optional)

While all supplies are fully provided, you are welcome to bring personal items to incorporate into your design, such as:

• Sentimental fabric scraps or vintage ribbon
• Bits of broken jewelry, single earrings, or old chains
• Small found objects, keys, buttons, or smooth sea glass/driftwood

Grab a friend and join us—we can’t wait to see what you create!Location: FAVO Art Village Studio 238

To reach the studio, turn north on Highland Avenue from Colonial Drive, and enter the parking lot (second driveway on the left). There is a sign that says "Park Lake Presbyterian Church, FAVO Art Studios". When you enter the parking lot turn right and then left at the rear of the lot, continue through the driveway connecting to a second parking lot. FAVO building is the L-shaped two story building. Class is upstairs at studio 238.

Mirjana's fiber art and jewelry creations had been published in numerous issues of: Belle Armoire Jewelry, Belle Armoire, Sew Somerset, and Somerset Studio Gallery Magazines.​

Class is limited to 6 attendees.