Workshops

Earring Making Workshops

Learn the basics of creating polymer clay earrings! Your ticket includes enough materials to make at least 2 pairs of earrings and one pair of small studs. In this 3 hour workshop you will learn how to…
  • Create colorful surface patterns on your earrings, such as terrazzo, sprinkles, or squiggles
  • Properly cure your earrings in a home oven
  • Smooth and sand your earrings for a professional finish
  • Assemble your earrings using stud posts and jump rings

Upcoming Class Dates

  • Sunday, September 8, 1-4 pm at The Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC. Your ticket includes complimentary beer and wine! Sign up here.

 



Ring Dish Making Workshops with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture 

In this workshop, you will learn how to create your own polymer clay trinket dish inspired by the iconic iron lattice work on the outside of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Polymer clay is a lightweight, colorful clay that can be hardened in a home oven. Learn about the museum’s architecture while forming your own trinket dish using colors and patterns inspired by the ironwork.

Your ticket includes the cost of all materials needed for the activity, hands-on instruction, and a presentation by  NMAAHC staff. Materials kits will be shipped to participants in advance of the program. Thanks to generous support from the museum, the cost to you is only $20.

Upcoming Class Dates

  • Thursday, September 26, 6-7:15 pm via Zoom. Registration closes on Sept 18 so we have time to ship all materials to you. Your ticket includes domestic U.S. shipping. Sign up here.