Feb. 27 Tide & Texture Jewelry Workshop

Service Description

🌊 Tide & Texture: Coastal Statement Necklace Workshop Join us at The Art Nest for a relaxed and inspiring jewelry-making experience where textures meet handcrafted design. In this guided workshop led by Andrea, you’ll create a bold, artisan-style beaded necklace featuring chunky statement beads and a unique shell or oyster pendant. You’ll learn foundational jewelry techniques, including bead stringing, spacing, basic wire work, and finishing with clasps — all in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Each necklace becomes a one-of-a-kind wearable piece inspired by the textures of tide, stone, and sea. Choose from a selection of beads and shells to design something that reflects your personal style — earthy, coastal, vibrant, or neutral. Whether you're crafting a meaningful piece for yourself or creating a handmade gift, this workshop is all about slowing down, designing intentionally, and leaving with something beautiful you made by hand. ✨ No prior experience needed ✨ All materials included ✨ Ages 16+ Come gather, create, and wear your art. About the artist: Andrea’s creative journey began in New York City, where she studied Display and Exhibit Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Along the way, she explored prop making and discovered silversmithing — a class that sparked her love for creating on a smaller, more intimate scale. After moving to Virginia Beach, Andrea found inspiration along the shoreline, collecting seashells during quiet beach walks. What began as a creative outlet soon became a passion — blending natural shells with gemstones using wire and cord to create functional, wearable art. Over time, her work evolved to include copper and sterling silver, transforming coastal finds into handcrafted statement pieces. Today, Andrea’s jewelry has been featured at local art markets throughout Hampton Roads, the Hermitage Museum Gift Shop, the D’Art Center, and in her online Etsy shop.