Date/Time
Date(s) - December 6, 2025
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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This program is full! If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email [email protected].
This hands-on art class introduces you to the creative process of making resin jewelry using UV resin, pigments, polymer clay, and pressed natural elements. The workshop will begin with a casual nature walk to gather inspiration and learn about some PNW native plants before moving into the studio portion.
Back inside you will explore fundamental resin techniques, experiment with color blending, try out clay sculpting to incorporate into the resin pieces, and practice embedding natural materials. The workshop emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of working with both natural and handmade elements.
Each student will leave with at least three finished pieces of jewelry—such as a pendant, earrings, or keychain—that they have designed and crafted themselves.
Instructor will provide:
UV resin, UV lamps, jewelry molds and bezels, pressed flowers and plant materials, pigments and mica powders, mixing cups, stir sticks, gloves, and jewelry hardware (chains, hooks, jump rings, keychain attachments).
- Space is limited; please register online
- Registration closes Friday, December 5th at 4:00pm
- Price includes $15 materials cost
- Class reminder & details will be emailed closer to the program date
About the instructor: Bri Rain Graw is an artist and educator who grew up between Colorado and Oregon, where she developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. She holds a degree in Art and Literature from Portland State University and has traveled widely, participating in artist residencies.
Today, Bri teaches art at Portland Forest School, where she guides students in hands-on projects rooted in the natural world. Beyond the classroom, she offers community art workshops through her business Old Growth Studio. She believes that everyone is an artist at heart.
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If you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program, please email [email protected] for details about further discounted program rates.
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Tickets
This event is fully booked.