Make Magic with Driftwood Wands

Description

Self Esteem Through Art is launching its “Eighteen Dollar October” Series. The first class in this series is our Driftwood Wands class. There is something incredibly cathartic and alchemical about taking broken bits of nature, holding them in your hands, and then dressing them up with the assorted media of your choice. Jenn will be walking you through a step-by-step process for transforming driftwood or old branches into magical, mystical wands. You’ll learn how to prep your wands, how to layer elements, and even what elements to include to create some powerful energies and intentions.

There is a component of Chinese philosophy called The Five Elements that will run through this class. This philosophy explores the undeniable interactions and relationships between things. The five elements — wood, fire, earth, metal, and water — are believed to be the fundamental elements of everything in the universe between which interactions occur. We’ll be incorporating some of these elements in our art and learning why each one is important.

This class will be broken up into a few specific parts: gathering your materials, prepping your substrate, and putting it all together. Jenn will recommend various products that she uses for projects like this, but as with all Jenn’s classes, this is an open-ended lesson and you are free to make modifications and put your own spin on the class.

So gather up your bits of nature, your trinkets, your crystals, and the paints and finishes of your choice and sign up today! Spread the word—class will be delivered to your email inbox within 24 hours of signing up. Please note, this class has been prerecorded. You can watch it as many times as you want! Can’t wait to make magic with you!