DIY Creative Workshops

       

Bee Creative with your friends, family, neighbors maybe even your colleagues. Add a new twist to the traditional birthday, friends night out or other celebration.  You’ll have fun, while also learning the basics of jewelry making, silversmithing and other creative endeavors. No previous experience is required to participate and designed for ALL skill levels. 

You can expect a relaxed, easy going and fun atmosphere with intentionally small class size (groups larger than 5 are available upon request). 

Location: Your Home or the Bee Creative Classroom in Lake Oswego,Oregon
(Ages 12+) 3 - 4 hours (up to 5 participants) : $525
$100 deposit or pay in full to book

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Workshops are hosted in your home with your guests or at the Bee Creative Classroom & Studio, in Lake Oswego OR.  Hosts supply all snacks and beverages, I supply the materials, tools, inspiration and know how. Participants receive a 20% discount for the Bee Creative store or towards a future DIY workshop booking. 
Suggestions for creative workshops are always encouraged, here are a few customer favorites:
  • NEW! Take me to the Moon:  Note: This workshop is either a two 4-hr session series or one 7-8 all day workshop:  Create and customize a brass or copper hanging moonphase wall art piece, hang vertical or horizontal and customize with a variety of embelishments and texture. 

  • NEW! Hairs to You!  Design and create a custom set of two, brass or copper hair pins using variety of precious metal and texturing techniques. 

               

  • Intentions:  "Attention Goes Where Intention Flows" -  Design a one of a kind bespoke talisman necklace, bracelet, ring, earrings or other piece of art as an intention piece for yourself; using precious metals, new and recycled jewelry components, beads and more. Ideal for special occassions, birthday or New Year’s. (participants have 7 projects to choose from to customize)

   

  • I Made These! Custom Earring Design workshop, make up to three pairs of earrings using precious metal wire, new and recycled jewelry components, beads and more.  Allow your creativity to guide you.

   

  • Badda Bling Badda Boom:  Make up to three stacking rings or a set of two bangle bracelets , using a variety of precious metal wire:  Sterling Silver, jeweler's brass, pure Copper, and when available, Gold and Rose Gold filled. 
                  
  • Stone Me to My Soul:  Baada Bling Badda Boom is a pre-requisite to this class.  Learn the basics of stone setting. Design and create a custom ring or pendant.  Select from a variety of stones and precious metal. All supplies included for rings and pendants. Sterling silver, brass, copper and stainless steel chain's are available and sold separately. 

    

  • Busy Bee: Make a set of two anxiety fidget rings, using precious metal wire and beads
                 
  • Round and Round: Design and make a wide band spinner fidget ring.   Baada Bling Badda Boom is a pre-requisite to this class.  This is a 5-6hr class. 

  • Keep Calm and Don’t Throw it Out: Repair and Reimagine your Favorite Jewelry Pieces.  Great for those pieces collecting dust in your jewelry box, or what about that one earring that you love that has lost it's mate, or an item in need a bit of mending.

 

     General Workshop Information

    Protective aprons and safety glasses that fit over existing eyewear are provided, but if you have a pair you prefer, bring those and bring your “readers” or close-range visual support wear if this is something you typically need.  

    Face covering/N-95’s are provided to keep you from inhaling dust particles and or fumes that might be generated.

    Given we’ll be working with a variety of tools, that could include hot surfaces, open flame torches, hammers and sharps:

    • Hands and nails will potentially get scraped or dinged 
    • You’ll want any loose hair out of your face and pulled back
    • Shirt sleeves that are short or not loose and can be rolled up
    • Closed toed shoes are required

    If you have knowingly been exposed to someone with COVID within 7 days of the workshop, or are experiencing any of the typical symptoms, cough, etc. Let the host know,  so we can make choices around attendance and masking preferences.

    Instructor:  

    Jeri Bee, and live in Lake Oswego, OR with my husband and two teen children. I’m a life-long maker, teacher and overall creative human and have been a jewelry maker and designer most of my life and silversmithing since 2017.  Offering handcrafted jewelry, pop-ups and DIY workshops. I believe every human has a creative voice and inspires others to find and cultivate theirs, however it might look.  Creativity is Life!  Learn more about BeeCreative 

    For In-Home workshops: 

    I’ll Bring:

    • My expertise, creativity, and down to earth practicality and sense of humor
    • Safety gear, fire extinguisher, goggles, aprons and first aid kit. (I am Red Cross first aid certified)
    • Tables, Chairs, Canopy (if needed) and all the tools and materials needed for the class 

    Setting up the Space:

    • We’ll want a well-ventilated and lit area that can accommodate at least two 8” folding tables and has a flat ground, preferably concrete or wood.  An outdoor covered patio or an open garage space usually is ideal. 
    • If we choose to be outside, it’s best if the area is fully covered from sun and any elements.  I have a pop-up canopy if needed.
    • If it gets windy, we may need to perform certain aspects of the workshop indoors or in a garage out of the elements. 
    • Food and snacks are encouraged, however for certain projects when the making begins, should be moved away from the work areas.  
    • Beverages are ok on the workbench so long as they are in a covered container.
    • Access to water, sink and soap.
    • Plan for me to arrive at least 1 hour before the workshop begins to review the space and get set up. I can generally get packed and on my way within 30-minutes after class.