Wildcrafted Feather, Bone & Antler Jewelry

WHEN

Sunday February 15th, 2026

12:30pm to ~5:00pm

WHERE

Chuckanut Center in South Bellingham (Fairhaven)

WHAT TO EXPECT

This class is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters looking to deepen their connection with nature through art. Join NW Natura on Valentine’s Day weekend creating jewelry that encapsulate your love for the natural world.

• Learn about sustainable practices of harvesting materials from nature with an emphasis on respect and reverence for wild beings and the environment.

• Repurpose, explore, and imagine the stories of the natural materials you use.

• Learn the basics of jewelry-making and gain a new appreciation for detail and the art of the craft.

• Use tools to modify bone and antler into pieces for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.

• Get in a creative zone: make multiple pieces to take home with you.

• Option to make a faux leather pouch for storing a piece you crafted

Students are welcome to bring their own materials and use the abundance of materials provided (details below).

WHAT TO BRING:

1. Your own pliers set. You will need at least these three pliers:

   1. Round nose pliers

   2. Flat nose or chain nose pliers

   3. Cutters

2. Dress comfortably (indoor workshop)

3. Snacks/lunch and water

4. Your own materials (beads, small bones, feathers, cordage, etc.; optional)

5. Any additional personal tools you prefer for leathercraft or jewelry-making (optional)

6. Notepad and pen (optional)

Materials Provided

• Small bones, feathers, antler pieces, small wood, shells, and other natural items. Some processed into beads by co-instructors, others left untouched (array).

• Gold and silver ear wire pieces, jump rings (multiple sizes), clasps, and so on...

• Gold (2 tones) and silver necklace chain

• A large collection of glass, metal, stone, and plastic beads

• An assortment of whimsical dangles

• Cordage and leather strips

• Multiple colors and gauges of wire

• Wood-burning kit for adding details to bones, antlers, or wood

• Faux leather and sewing items for pouch-making

• Dremel tools (3)

• Scissors

• Awls

Students must bring their own pliers set. Contact nwnatura@gmail.com if you have any questions.

After signing up:

You will receive a receipt of payment. Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email 3-4 days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email. Reach out if you do not find an email. There have been frequent issues with Gmail not delivering to Hotmail, Live, and MSN email addresses. Email Jazmen with concerns or to get on a waitlist: nwnatura@gmail.com

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

Tiered Pricing is available