With business owner and Timber Creek teacher Ginger Musto in their midst, the Timber Creek Jewelry Workshop strings members into their Monday meetings.
“That’s so cool!” said student Tabitha Tomlinson when she learned that such a workshop even existed at Timber Creek. “I had no idea we had a jewelry club, but it sounds really interesting!”
Every Monday, students and teachers gather in the library from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., where they learn how to make their own original pieces of jewelry. In the past, they’ve made bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more.
“It’s real jewelry,” said student member Lizzy Shugert. “It’s not just beads. We use stones, and it looks professional.”
Much of this is due to the work of Musto. Her business, Silver Embrace Reproductions, focuses on replicating the styles seen in antique jewelry. The company sells pieces via its website at http://m.silverembracereproductions.com/Home.html and its eBay account. From here, the Jewelry Workshop sparked at Timber Creek.
“Ms. Musto showed me how she makes the jewelry for her business, Silver Embrace Reproductions Jewelry,” said Timber Creek librarian Brandy Abbott. “Then she had the idea for a club.”
Members of the workshop are encouraged to come when they can. If someone has to miss a workshop, they’ll be able to pick up right where left off.
“It’s much more relaxing that other clubs,” said Abbott. “It’s easy to just show up, make beautiful jewelry, and not worry about it outside of the workshop.”
Originally called Jewelry Club, the group decided to change their name to Jewelry Workshop to better encompass their goals.
“We aren’t just discussing jewelry,” said Abbott. “We’re actually making it; next week, we’ll be making our own watches!”
