# Event Details - **Event Name**: Jewelry: Talismans for These Times - What Matters, Made Wearable - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am - **Event Description**: Create meaningful objects you can wear every dayAbout this EventIn times that feel fast, uncertain, or overwhelming, it can help to have something small and steady to hold onto.In this workshop, you’ll create a handcrafted bundle of up to five personal talismans - simple, meaningful pieces you can wear every day. Using foundational jewelry techniques, you’ll build a collection of small objects that reflect what matters most to you right now - symbols of strength, reminders of direction, markers of change, or simply forms that feel right in your hands. Along the way, you’ll learn and practice a range of metalsmithing skills, including sawing and piercing, soldering, bezel setting, fusing, forming, texturing, finishing, and more.Beginners will be guided step by step, while more experienced jewelers will have space to refine their technique, explore new approaches, and work with greater intention. You’ll leave with a finished piece that feels like yours - and a way to translate your inner landscape into objects you can carry with you for protection, healing and all good things.About the Instructor: Alison Marks is a Petaluma-based metalsmith and artist creating one-of-a-kind jewelry and talismans inspired by patterns in nature and the built world. Her work is grounded and contemporary, yet carries an ancient sensibility, shaped by traditional techniques and a distinctly “gritty and pretty” aesthetic. Influenced by a life lived across cultures, she brings a sharp eye for pattern, structure, and meaning into everything she makes and teaches. In her classes, Alison guides both beginners and experienced jewelers to create pieces that are personal, intentional, and built to last.Kit Fee: Made payable to instructor on the day of class. Includes the cost of materials, metal and stones. $92 (may vary depending on market volatility)Members: Receive 10% off with Chimera membershipCancellation Policy: This class has a minimum attendance of 4. Refunds will be given fully (minus eventbrite fee) if requested 72 hours prior to the class start time - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sebastopol/jewelry-talismans-for-these-times-what-matters-made-wearable/100001989626300825 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Chimera Arts and Maker Space - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 220.6, max: 220.6, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sebastopol - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chimera Arts and Maker Space - **lat**: 38.4022368 - **long**: -122.8208348 - **full address**: Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Jewelry: Talismans for These Times - What Matters, Made Wearable - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/862855e76be4aec606e3fd9b41319e05ffca66ea8b6bc8dab5ce9f477ffa9fb0-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc92958c-gmir.jpg?v=1778899938 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Jewelry: Talismans for These Times - What Matters, Made Wearable being held? - **A:** Jewelry: Talismans for These Times - What Matters, Made Wearable takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Jewelry: Talismans for These Times - What Matters, Made Wearable? - **A:** Jewelry: Talismans for These Times - What Matters, Made Wearable is organized by Chimera Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Jewelry: Talismans for These Times - What Matters, Made Wearable is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sebastopol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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