3 DAY- Weave, Wrap and Refine-The Art of Wire
2026-07-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
Take your jewelry-making skills to the next level in this hands-on advanced workshop designed for makers who are ready to move beyond the basics and refine their technique with more intricate designs and professional finishes.
Over the course of three engaging sessions, you’ll explore a range of advanced wireworking methods while creating three cohesive, wearable projects:
We’ll begin with a wrapped loop bracelet paired with matching earrings, focusing on precision, consistency, and clean finishing techniques that elevate your craftsmanship.
Next, you’ll dive into wire weaving, learning how to create texture and structure as you design a custom bracelet. In this project, you’ll also fabricate all of your own closures and clasps, giving you greater creative control and a deeper understanding of functional design.
For the final project, you’ll bring all your new skills together using a herringbone technique to create a beautifully coordinated necklace and matching earrings. This piece will emphasize flow, balance, and advanced construction methods.
All supplies are included, so you can focus fully on learning and creating. You’re also encouraged to bring any round beads you’d like to incorporate into your designs to make each piece uniquely your own.
This advanced workshop runs over three evenings from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, offering a supportive and creative environment to expand your skills and confidence as a jewelry artist.

DAY 2 - Advanced Wire
2026-07-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada

Day 3- Advanced Wire
2026-07-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada

sold out -Silver Ring Workshop- MAKE & TAKE
2026-07-15 10:00 - 13:30 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
Discover the timeless appeal of a classic sterling silver band in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Participants will learn how to craft an elegant 7 mm hammered band using essential silversmithing techniques.

Guided by experienced jewelry designer Violeta Borisonik, you’ll be introduced step by step to;
Sizing
Sawing
Filing
Hammering,
AND HANDS ON soldering using professional tools, including a torch.

All materials are provided in this 3.5 hour workshop

Spaces are limited to ONLY 6 participants, early registration is recommended.
Fee: $155( supplies included)

sold out-- Sterling Silver Ring Workshop
2026-07-22 17:00 - 20:30 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada

sold out- Sterling SIlver Ring Workshop
2026-07-29 10:00 - 13:30 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada

Slow & Steady- New Moon Eclipse Edition
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
You didn’t stumble onto this page by accident.
Something in you is ready.
Ready to stop white-knuckling through your days. Ready to stop managing, coping, and holding it together so well that nobody knows how heavy it actually is.
This isn’t a workshop where you take notes and go home with a list.
This is two hours where your nervous system gets to exhale.

Slow & Steady – New Moon Eclipse Edition is a somatic healing experience designed to bring you back to your body, in the company of others doing the same work.
No performing. No fixing. No figuring it out.
Just you. Your body. And permission to finally land.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
A nervous system that feels safer, not just calmer on the surface
Tools you can actually use when life gets loud
The experience of being held in a space that doesn’t ask you to be okay
Click here to register August 11 · 6–8pm
Rainbow Minerals · 2253 Gladwin Cres., Ottawa
$65 CAD · Space is intentionally limited.
Something rare is coming. This is your invitation to meet it from the inside out.

Garden to Glow- Infuse herbs into oil for your skin
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
Service Offering from Barefoot Botanics
Learn to craft your own botanical skincare. I love using an herbal maceration as the base for the skincare products I make and teach at Barefoot Botanics.
It’s a slow, simple practice of infusing whole herbs into oil, and it’s how I connect closest to nature using the plants growing right in my own garden.
In this hands-on pop-up workshop, I’m inviting you behind the scenes to show you exactly how it’s done.
Explore the herbs: I will have over 10 different dried herbs for you to look at, smell, and choose from.
Blend your oil: You’ll pick your herbs and craft your own custom oil infusion right there at the workshop based on what your skin needs.
Take it home: Your infusion will go home with you to finish steeping. I’ll share my exact home-care method so you know exactly how to tend to your jar and strain it when it’s ready.
If you want to get hands on, learn a real formulation skill, and understand exactly what is going onto your skin, I’d love to have you join me,
REGISTER HERE Spaces are intentionally limited to offer you an intimate setting

BARE FOOT BOTANICS - Garden to Glow
2026-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
Service Description
Learn to craft your own botanical skincare.
I love using an herbal maceration as the base for the skincare products I make and teach at Barefoot Botanics.
It’s a slow, simple practice of infusing whole herbs into oil, and it’s how I connect closest to nature using the plants growing right in my own garden.
In this hands-on pop-up workshop, I’m inviting you behind the scenes to show you exactly how it’s done.
What we’ll do: Explore the herbs: I will have over 10 different dried herbs for you to look at, smell, and choose from.
Blend your oil: You’ll pick your herbs and craft your own custom oil infusion right there at the workshop based on what your skin needs.
Take it home: Your infusion will go home with you to finish steeping.
I’ll share my exact home-care method so you know exactly how to tend to your jar and strain it when it’s ready.
If you want to get hands on, learn a real formulation skill, and understand exactly what is going onto your skin, I’d love to have you join me.
Spaces are limited so we all have room to work and chat. $70.00 / student
click here to register with Bare Foot Botanics

Make your own Sterling Ring
2026-09-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
With over 15 years experience Violetta will guide you through the fundamentals of measuring, shaping, texturing, soldering, and finishing sterling silver.
With personalized instruction this small-group setting, you’ll gain confidence working with professional tools and techniques while creating a one-of-a-kind piece you can wear with pride.
No prior experience is required. All materials and tools are provided.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:
• A handcrafted textured sterling silver ring
• Introduction to basic silversmithing techniques
• Experience using professional jewelry-making tools
• The confidence to continue exploring metalwork and jewelry design
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, enjoy a creative experience, or make a meaningful piece of jewelry, this workshop offers the perfect introduction to the world of silversmithing.

Slow & Steady Full Moon Edition
2026-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
You didn’t stumble onto this page by accident.
Something in you is ready.
Ready to stop white-knuckling through your days. Ready to stop managing, coping, and holding it together so well that nobody knows how heavy it actually is.
This isn’t a workshop where you take notes and go home with a list.
This is two hours where your nervous system gets to exhale.

Slow & Steady – Full Moon is a somatic healing experience designed to bring you back to your body, in the company of others doing the same work.
No performing. No fixing. No figuring it out. Just you. Your body. And permission to finally land.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
A nervous system that feels safer, not just calmer on the surface
Tools you can actually use when life gets loud
The experience of being held in a space that doesn’t ask you to be okay
Click here to register Thurs Sept 24th 6:00–8pm
Rainbow Minerals · 2253 Gladwin Cres., Ottawa
$65 CAD · Space is intentionally limited.
Something rare is coming. This is your invitation to meet it from the inside out.

Wire Wirks & MORE- Sat Sept 26th
2026-09-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
REG PRICE $95.00
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the essential skills to create your own findings and work with WIRE!!
from earwire to clasps, jump rings, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jewelry maker, this workshop will empower you to take your designs to the next level.
What You Will Learn:
Tools and Techniques: Get comfortable with the essential tools like pliers, wire cutters, hammers, and more. Learn how to use them with confidence to craft your own findings.
Wire and Gauge Selection: Discover the different wire types and gauges needed to make sturdy, beautiful earwires, jump rings, and clasps. We’ll guide you in choosing the right materials for your unique designs.
Crafting Your Own Findings: Step-by-step instruction on how to create functional and stylish findings, including:
-Earwires: Learn how to create the perfect earwire for your earring designs.
-Jump Rings: Master the art of making uniform jump rings for any project.
-Clasps: Craft strong, secure, and stylish clasps to complete your necklaces and bracelets.
-Creative Freedom: As you become more comfortable with the tools and techniques, you’ll have the opportunity to get creative and customize your findings to suit your style.
Why You Should Join:
-Hands-on Learning: Practical, guided instruction with plenty of one-on-one support.
-All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your jewelry-making skills, this workshop is designed for all levels.
-Take Home Your Creations: At the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a collection of custom-made findings you can use in your jewelry pieces!

BARE FOOT BOTANICS- Garden to Glow
2026-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada

Self Healing with Tuning Forks
2026-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
This class is another extension of showing us how to use tuning forks as a mainstream option to enhance our health and bring in a sense of peace to the mind, body and spirit that our energies need. Now we can control and balance our energies ourselves bringing a more stable mental, physical, emotional and energetic flow. With the past isolations, limited personal visits and lockdowns we had experienced in the Covid era, we had no choice but to adapt our methods to a self-healing path.
This Personal Self-Tuning training is not only effective and relevant to address the natural flow of the body it is also an excellent self-empowerment tool. When we realize we have control of our vibrational health new doors open up to maintenance and prevention as opposed to intervention and radical choices of treatments to attempt to regain our health. As a population many of us have lot this proactive approach to our health. However we would desire a more calm, well planned health-oriented lifestyle using ancestral methods and one of them were frequencies to keep our vibrational health at an optimum. This class is a beginning to regain the knowledge and ritual to taking care of yourself because in the end our health is our responsibility.
This class INCLUDES;
-Set of 3 tuning forks- OM, Heart, and Angel frequencies
-2 rubber blocks
-1 crystal
-Care and use instructions
$479.00
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Charcoal & Soft Pastel Sketching Workshop
2026-10-08 17:45 - 20:15 | Rainbow Minerals, 2253 Gladwin Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B4K9, Canada
This DRAWING WORKSHOP is designed for beginners to intermediate students who are curious about drawing everyday objects through the timeless still life.
In this fun and engaging workshop, artist Tami Galili will guide students in creating a dynamic drawing inspired by the celebrated artist Paul Cézanne. Using simple apples and pears as subject matter, participants will explore Cézanne’s approach to seeing
form through shape, value, and observation.
Students will create an in-class drawing on paper using charcoal and soft pastels while learning how to build volume through gradual tonal changes.
This workshop includes an exercise and one main drawing, all materials are included
Charcoal & Soft Pastel Sketching Workshop

How to accurately observe and sketch a still life subject
Basic charcoal techniques for shading and creating dimension
How to identify light, shadow, and reflected light
Blending techniques using soft pastels
How to create texture, depth, and realistic colour
Tips for building confidence in your drawing skills

Leave with a finished still life drawing, new artistic techniques, and the inspiration to continue exploring the world of sketching through charcoal and pastel.
Open to all levels, ALL supplies included
