{"title":"‎","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e– Joseph Chilton Pierce\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meditative-mandala-making-july-10th-2026","title":"Meditative Mandala Making |  July 10th, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin me at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mixartsupplies.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Mix\u003c\/a\u003e in downtown Brunswick, Maine to make mandalas using just simple upcycled papers and pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session will take place \u003cstrong\u003eFriday morning, July 10th, 2026 from 10a to Noon. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been using up the last bits of paint from other projects by creating circles on upcycled papers that seem to flow through my studio. One day I started making patterns on these painted circles and over time these mandalas emerged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin me for a couple of hours and I'll show you how I use super simple line work and dots to make these complex looking mandalas. It's a great opportunity to play with color, shapes and symmetry in a no pressure way.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll leave after a couple of hours feeling relaxed and focused. You'll also have a new tool in your toolbox for regulating your nervous system that require nothing more than a few very inexpensive tools and five minutes of your time.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCancellation Policy: Cancellations previous to two weeks before the workshop there is a 100% refund or a full credit toward a future workshop. Cancellations within two weeks of the workshop will receive a 50% refund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"adaptive reuse jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050153746660,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/1112\/4035\/files\/AEC1A38E-0419-4B7E-97E2-0179D357081C.jpg?v=1780230681"},{"product_id":"meditative-mandala-making-august-14th-2026","title":"Meditative Mandala Making |  August 14th, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin me at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mixartsupplies.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Mix\u003c\/a\u003e in downtown Brunswick, Maine to make mandalas using just simple upcycled papers and pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session will take place \u003cstrong\u003eFriday morning, August 14th, 2026 from 10a to Noon. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been using up the last bits of paint from other projects by creating circles on upcycled papers that seem to flow through my studio. One day I started making patterns on these painted circles and over time these mandalas emerged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin me for a couple of hours and I'll show you how I use super simple line work and dots to make these complex looking mandalas. It's a great opportunity to play with color, shapes and symmetry in a no pressure way.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll leave after a couple of hours feeling relaxed and focused. You'll also have a new tool in your toolbox for regulating your nervous system that require nothing more than a few very inexpensive tools and five minutes of your time.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCancellation Policy: Cancellations previous to two weeks before the workshop there is a 100% refund or a full credit toward a future workshop. Cancellations within two weeks of the workshop will receive a 50% refund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"adaptive reuse jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050208239844,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/1112\/4035\/files\/C7E97CA5-A1FB-4722-A8FA-07A313433E5F.jpg?v=1780230680"},{"product_id":"upcycled-tin-wall-jewelry-workshop-aug-21st-2026","title":"Upcycled Tin Wall Jewelry Workshop  |  Aug 21st, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin me in in downtown Brunswick, Maine at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mixartsupplies.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Mix\u003c\/a\u003e to create a personalized piece of wall jewelry from upcycled tins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop will be \u003cstrong\u003eFriday, August 21st, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2026 from 3 to 6p.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amazing and sustainable material to work with, tin is filled with color, patterns and imagery that’s just perfect for making into moons, hearts, hands, eyes, clouds, feathers and other ancient symbols of protection and good fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this class you will be presented with hundreds of pieces of tin that have been pre-cut into a variety of shapes. You will gather up the pieces that speak to you in order to begin building your very own unique wall adornment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn how to finish these raw pieces in a variety of ways and also have time to create a few of your own from scratch using the available supply of tin. You'll have an opportunity to cut, form and finish the tin and learn how to rivet together multiple pieces to make things like eyes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you've decided on the perfect combination of shapes \u0026amp; colors, you'll learn how to assemble the final piece of art into beautiful jewelry for your walls. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents will have time to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art and leave the class with all the knowledge they would need to work with tin on their own. After the workshop I will also follow up with pdf files that outline the basic process as well as provide a complete tool list with links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCancellation Policy: Cancellations previous to two weeks before the workshop there is a 100% refund or a full credit toward a future workshop. Cancellations within two weeks of the workshop will receive a 50% refund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"adaptive reuse jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050215514340,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/1112\/4035\/files\/14MaineTalismans.jpg?v=1754193439"},{"product_id":"collage-play-september-4th-2026","title":"Collage Play |  September 4th, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin me at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mixartsupplies.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Mix\u003c\/a\u003e in downtown Brunswick, Maine to play around with the simplest, and arguably, most fun way to make art--gluing paper to paper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session will take place \u003cstrong\u003eFriday morning, September 4th, 2026 from 10a to Noon. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have a stash of fun vintage papers and ephemera that I will bring to share. We can sit around cutting and gluing bits and pieces to bigger bits and pieces to see what emerges.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like to work small, so I'll have Artist Trading Card and small sheets of bristol paper as the base level surface for your creations, but you can bring larger paper if you prefer that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin me for a couple of hours and I'll show you a few ways I like to create compositions, my favorite adhesive and whatever tips and tricks I've learned over the years. I'd love for you to bring some collage materials to share along with your own insights into how to create a compelling composition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll leave after a couple of hours feeling relaxed and focused with the reminder that even 5 minutes of gluing paper to paper can be a huge calming influence on your nervous system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCancellation Policy: Cancellations previous to two weeks before the workshop there is a 100% refund or a full credit toward a future workshop. Cancellations within two weeks of the workshop will receive a 50% refund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"adaptive reuse jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49054097604836,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/1112\/4035\/files\/264AB7EE-56EB-4278-9634-07CF8FD52B83.jpg?v=1774634682"},{"product_id":"simple-tin-earrings-workshop-evening-august-22nd-2026","title":"Simple Tin Earrings Workshop  |  Evening  |  August 22nd, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin me at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mixartsupplies.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Mix\u003c\/a\u003e in downtown Brunswick, Maine to create a variety of beautiful earrings from upcycled tins. The class will take place \u003cstrong\u003eSaturday afternoon, August 22nd, 2026 from 3p to 6p. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amazing material to work with, tin is filled with color, patterns and imagery that’s just perfect for making into gorgeous, lightweight earrings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this class you will have access to all sorts of vintage tin from my personal collection. Students will each choose a bit of tin they like and together we’ll walk through the steps on how to design, lay out, cut, finish, form and assemble a simple pair of earrings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce these basics are understood, you will be able to work independently making similar earrings from different tins or exploring more widely using some of the other tools available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll have access to a variety of shape templates, pre-cut pieces, and shape cutters. If you’re looking for a bit more challenge, I’ll happily show you how to rivet pieces together to make more complex constructions. Using these tools \u0026amp; techniques you will be able to create just about anything you put your mind to. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents will each be able to make multiple pair of earrings and will come away from the class knowing how to cut, form and finish the tin as well as how to assemble and pair with complementary style ear wires. After the workshop I will also follow up with pdf files that outline the basic process as well as provide a complete tool list with links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCancellation Policy: Cancellations previous to two weeks before the workshop there is a 100% refund or a full credit toward a future workshop. Cancellations within two weeks of the workshop will receive a 50% refund. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"adaptive reuse jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227810013412,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/1112\/4035\/files\/A27B0DE7-26F3-4F31-968D-F5E2CD4C575E.jpg?v=1776827519"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/1112\/4035\/collections\/GRADGifts.jpg?v=1677729746","url":"https:\/\/christineterrell.com\/collections\/classes.oembed","provider":"adaptive reuse jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}