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Yellowstone Agate Workshop

Inspired by Yellowstone Presents:
Masterclass Workshop with Paul and Patricia Gates of Yellowstone Agate Jewelry

Longtime summer Inspired by Yellowstone artists Paul and Patricia Gates are teaching aspects of their jewelry making craft in our winter workshop series.

Stone Pendant Beaded Necklace and Earring Workshop

Beaded jewelry

In this class, students will choose a Snowflake Obsidian, Zebra Stone, or Green Aventurine pendant that has been hand crafted by Paul. We will construct a beaded necklace that features the pendant. We will also construct a pair of earrings to match the necklace. During the class, we will cover how pendants are made from start to finish, types of beads , choosing beads, necklace design, crimping (finishing the necklace) and application of these techniques in making a bracelet.

We will cover necklace making tools and how to use them. By making these projects, students will have the knowledge and ability to make necklaces and earrings outside of class and have a direction to expand their expertise.

Location:

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

Workshop Date:

Saturday, January 25, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Price:

$75 per person

Includes:

  • All needed tools
  • Wire, stones, beads, and accessories
  • Box lunch
  • Coffee/tea/water during the workshop
  • Small group. Limited to 12 students.

Yellowstone Agate Workshop

January 25, 2025 at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

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  • Beaded jewelry

About Paul and Patricia Gates, Yellowstone Agate Jewelry

World-class trout fishing on the Yellowstone River drew Paul and Patricia Gates to Livingston, Montana. During many fishing trips, they discovered beautiful pieces of Montana agate and jasper in the gravel beds of the river. After retiring from more than twenty years of instrumental music teaching, they turned their passion for these local treasures into “Yellowstone Agate Jewelry.” Paul and Patricia cut, carve, polish, and handcraft Montana agate and other local stones into exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.

Recently, Pat and Paul retired from their musical careers where they performed with the Bozeman, Billings, and Helena Symphonies. Patricia performs on viola and flute, and Paul performs on bassoon, contrabassoon, and various saxophones. Read more about them on our blog or visit their website.