[Jewelry making - Article 00158] - [Orchid] [Workshop] Creating your own Talismanic

[beth]

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    In ancient times amulets and talismans were made and worn for
    specific purposes. They were imbued with the intention and focus of
    the maker. Whether it was to bless them with the energy of the
    animal they were hunting, heal an illness, or to protect from
    harmful intent each piece had a purpose aside from adornment. Their
    power came from a connection with natural forces and religious
    associations. 

    The belief that a person, if he/she knows how, can start some
    mysterious forces rolling that can direct and control will or health
    is very ancient. These forces are activated by spoken words,
    performance of ceremonies, and the use of objects charged with
    magical properties. They are not used with negative intent and only
    with blessings. 

    In this workshop we will learn tools to use in our creation process
    so that the finished pieces will take on a meaning and purpose that
    will enhance a good design and raise it from the mere ornamental
    stage to a place that evokes memory, reaction, bonding, and a sense
    of power to the wearer as well as others who view it. 

    In this context each workshop participant will be able to create a
    personal talisman designed to be wearable in our modern society. We
    will use found objects collected out in nature along with the pieces
    you bring with you that might already have an energetic connection
    or representation for you. Be it crystal, stone, bone, feather,
    wood...through circle ceremony and meditation each person will be
    led to find their inner vision and assisted in manifesting it into a
    wearable piece of powerful jewelry. 

    Any jewelry skill level is welcome. Please bring with you any hand
    tools that you use and wire, plate metal, beads, objects, sketch
    books that you might want to incorporate into your process. 

    Beth McElhiney has been a jeweler for over 25 years and is now from
    Martha's Vineyard. She is an award winning designer and an
    accomplished silversmith. By tapping into her training in earth
    based religions and energy healing her jewelry transcends the
    ordinary and becomes an intimate object for her clients. She has
    been commissioned to do necklaces which hold healing for illnesses,
    memory boxes of those who have passed away, and "life" bracelets
    that are filled with symbols to represent the phases of the
    client’s life journey. Her fascination with ancient symbols
    and patterns has led to her current collection of pieces which feel
    ancient but are fashion forward and easily wearable in today's
    world. 

Beth McElhiney
www.bethmcelhiney.com
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