July Newsletter

Hello dear friends!
Summer is fully and officially here, and that means Summer Camp for many kids. I've been teaching teens at The Crucible, where our unofficial slogan this year is "put down your phone, pick up a new skill". You don't have to be a kid to have summer camp either; we're still offering a range of classes in the evenings and weekends that welcoming to all ages and skill levels.
Scroll to the bottom to see a short list of my classes, and links 😏

In the coming month I'm looking forward to a really great cookout with friends, a very neat new exhibit opening up at the ACCI Gallery, and three art shows; two as lovely Friday afternoon street shows in Redwood City, and one freaky late nite show called Pancakes and Booze in Oakland!

I hope to see you! 😎

Things Completed

• I completed five cat cameo pendants, and in the process practiced my batch production skills.
• At The Crucible we are bringing back the Explorations in Chainmaking class, and I made a big display board! (Best way to practice)
• I bought some amazing new tools from a retiring jeweler

Things In Progress

• Working on new chainmail + gemstone bracelets, learning (still) how to make many tiny stone settings efficiently
• I BOUGHT THE LATEST FANCIEST CHAIN BOOK! Chainmaking for Jewelers by Matthieu Cheminée. It might get its own book review later!

Mark your Calendars!

Art on the Square - Redwood City, California
Friday, July 10, 5pm - 830pm
Friday, July 24th, 5pm - 830pm

ART on the Square

On Hamilton Ave at Courthouse Square In Downtown Redwood City Four Fridays, 5pm-8:30pm June 12 July 10 July 24 August 28

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Pancakes & Booze - Oakland, California
Thursday, July 30, 7pm - 12am

Pancakes & Booze Art Show

Where culture gets fed. Free pancakes, real artists, vendors, live DJs, body paint. Support local artists while they’re still alive.

Pancakes & Booze Art Show

🎓 Want to take a jewelry class?
Join me for one of these classes at The Crucible in Oakland, California!

🍪 Sand Casting - July 26
🧶 Viking Knit Bracelet - July 23, August 17
🔗 Chainmail Bracelet - August 21, August 27
💍 Jewelry and Metals I - July 18, August 10, August 22

(Psst hey, we also offer small-group classes for your Team Building, your birthday.. anything really! Contact The Crucible to learn more)

My Contact page includes all my links, social media, and a list of all upcoming in-person events, so you can plan ahead! 📆

My Etsy shop is always open. If you don't see something listed there please send me a note! I occasionally take custom orders too!

And hey - Thank You for following along 🤗

-Kat