JEWELRY: Faux Chainmaille Ornaments
Instructor: Dalena Watson
 
WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2026
TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
SKILL LEVEL: No experience needed
AGE: Adults 18+
TYPE OF EVENT: 1-day workshop
SUPPLIES: All supplies are included 
PRICE: $55
INSTRUCTOR: Dalena Watson, arizonadesertgems@gmail.com 
Owner, jewelry designer, and maker of Arizona Desert Gems since 2012, 
Member of Ocotillo Artists Group, and Artists of the Superstitions
Showing at Casa de Baca Gallery in Florence, AZ, year-round
CLASS SIZE: min 2, max 6
 
Faux Chainmaille Christmas Ornaments
 
There’s something extra special about a handmade Christmas! Get ready for the holiday season—and holiday gift giving—by creating two beautiful handmade ornaments using a fun faux chainmaille technique.
 
You’ll get the intricate look of traditional chainmaille without all the time and hassle!
During this 2½-hour class, you’ll learn how to use a faster and easier faux chainmaille technique to create:
1 Christmas Tree Ornament — choose green or copper
1 Santa Hat Ornament
A handmade hanging hook for each ornament
 
Supplies provided:
Colored Copper wire and beads
Tools provided for use during class - Pliers, flush cutters, hammers, bench blocks
 
Additional wire and beads are available for purchase for take-home kits.

Optional to bring your own:
Notebook/pad and pen
Round step pliers, chain nose pliers, nylon jaw pliers, flush cutters
Hammers (nylon hammer)
Bench block
Magnifying/Reading glasses or optivisor
 
No previous experience is necessary. Come and enjoy a creative holiday class and leave with two handmade ornaments ready to decorate your tree or give as gifts!