Bejeweled Totem
From your collection of personal items you can create a human or animal totem that has special meaning to you. Bring sentimental or damaged earrings, necklaces, charms, rings, and pins to recycle and apply to a balsa wood form. If you have buttons, beads, and small pieces of glass or tile, bring them, too. Old watches and computer parts will work.
Please bring a sharp pair of scissors, a small curved nail scissors, and tacky glue. Balsa wood for the base and limbs, interesting fabric, hand-dyed silks, colored leather, beautiful papers, and a collection of jewelry and found objects as well as hot glue, felt, and wire will be provided for you.
Each totem is approximately ten inches tall. No art experience is necessary. With instructor Ruth Dorn.