Coastal Treasures: Creating a PNW Talisman Necklace

TOTAL COST: $360
Course Fee: $290
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $70

DATES: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
TIME: 9:00AM – 4:00PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 15-17)
LOCATION: Building 324A, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.

DESCRIPTION
Work with teaching artist April Ottey to make a wearable art piece inspired by the mountains, ocean, and Puget Sound of the Pacific Northwest. Using special beach finds that you bring to class or selecting from April's collection of stones, you will create your own coastal treasures necklace. Your necklace will be made by combining riveted and hinged beach stones with charms that you make in class by texturing metal with flowers, leaves, and hammers. All of these pieces will hang from a leather cord with a handmade clasp.

This is a workshop that is perfect for beginners who are eager to try something new, as well as those with some experience looking to expand their jewelry-making skills. With all materials provided and personalized guidance from April, you’ll leave with a stunning pendant and the knowledge to continue creating your own unique jewelry.

Whether you’re making something special for yourself or creating gifts for loved ones, this class is a fun and rewarding way to explore your creativity. No prior experience is needed—just come ready to learn, create, and enjoy the process!

Techniques you will learn include sawing, piercing, texturing, stamping, roll printing, drilling metal and stones, soldering, and riveting.

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and supplies will be provided with the non-refundable materials fee. Students are encouraged to bring any special stones from their own collection.

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT APRIL
April Ottey is a Port Townsend jewelry artist whose work explores the transformative power of nature. She focuses on the intricate details of the natural world — the architecture, texture, and shape of natural artifacts. April has been making jewelry for 25 years. She has taught metalsmithing classes to high school students and adults and loves helping people create one of a kind wearable art. 

Artist website: April Ottey, @april_ottey_jewelry

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.