Collected Light: Wire & Mixed Media Suncatchers for Tweens & Teens February 19th
"Collected Light" Suncatcher + Mobile Workshop for ages 10 and up!
Thursday, February 19th • 5:30 - 7:30 PM
In this workshop designed for tweens/teens, they will create something radiant that reflects their inner light! By dying crystals in alcohol inks, bending colorful wires to create visual contrast, and also incorporating found objects: sliced geodes, vintage jewelry, metal and more, they will create their own suncatcher or mobile!
In this unique workshop, they’ll explore the art of suncatcher design using an inspiring selection of metal components, patina-finished elements, and sparkling crystals. Guided by instructor, Tracy Taylor, students will experiment with dipping crystals into alcohol inks - watching as they transform into stunning iridescent jewels full of depth and color.The students will bend wire, mix textures, connect pieces, and bring their vision to life as they craft a unique hanging suncatcher featuring a beautiful metal cut-work heart - or another piece - as the centerpiece: selecting from a curated assortment of metal and crystal components, each participant will use pliers to shape connections and manipulate balance within their piece. Individual elements - including crystals, chains, and patina-finished metal shapes - can be dipped into alcohol inks to achieve luminous, iridescent surfaces that catch and refract sunlight in dynamic ways.
Everyone will explore how form, balance, and visual weight work together to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing composition. By the end of the class, each designer will assemble their customized arrangement into a fully constructed suncatcher or mobile. No two pieces will be alike, ensuring a personal and meaningful finished work they can hang proudly or gift to someone special.
Send your young artist for this creative celebration of positivity, beauty, and color - the perfect way to unwind and tap into our artistic side, no experience needed. Laugh, create, and shine with us at the Free Range Art Studio! Food/drink is allowed!
Inclement Weather Policy
We will notify you via email at the email address you provide if the class has to be rescheduled or canceled. We will offer a full refund if we cancel a class and/or you cannot make the makeup date. For a quicker response, you are welcome to text Tracy at 484-221-0173
Food Allergies & Photo Agreement
Please email us if you have a food allergy we should be aware of.
Also, we occasionally use photos from our classes on our social media pages and website. We never attach names to photos, but please email us if you do not want your (or your child's) likeness used. Our email is freerangeartclasses@gmail.com
About Your Instructor:
Tracy Taylor, the artist who founded the Free Range Art Studio, uses her years of teaching experience and her design degree to bring art to all ages. In addition to the kids and teens workshops, the homeschool art classes, and private art parties, Tracy teaches some pretty amazing adult art workshops! She has a love of alcohol inks, polymer clay, jewlery crafting, and coffee painting to name a few. Tracy grew up in Thornton, but now resides in Unionville with her family and random mix of pets - which includes a pot bellied pig named Lulu! Tracy's background and love of art and teaching create the perfect storm of colors, paints, messes, and experimentation at the Free Range Art Studio! If you join one of Tracy's workshops, you will feel right at home and encouraged to experiment in many ways with the materials and art/design!