The Mendocino Art Center offers 200 workshops annually in ceramics, drawing, fiber arts, jewelry, painting and sculpture.

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Revere Academy's 12th Annual Masters Jewelry Making Symposium

The Revere Academy will hold a world-class series of workshops during its 2010 Masters Symposium, starting in early April in San Francisco. The Academy will host 14 master classes taught by leading goldsmiths and other experts from around the globe.

This is an opportunity to learn from top-notch jewelry artisans, teaching 2 and 5-day workshops in the areas of their greatest expertise. Most classes are open to students at all levels; from absolute beginner to advanced.

Anny Hsu is Chinese Ribbon Dance instructor at Berkeley's YWCA, longtime OPEN EXCHANGE lister.

Get paid to create! Zeida Rothman, founder of the California School of Professional Fabric Design, teaches Fabric Design As A Profession.

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Love Crystals?

Crystals may be able to store vast quantities of information. They are reputed to have special healing powers and may even be the source of untapped energies, perhaps gateways to unknown realms. Many people are drawn to the refined beauty of crystals simply as an expression of natural wonder. Sharon Beyer of Crystal Clear Enterprises explains the origins of her own fascination with these glittering minerals:

"From early childhood, I remember being fascinated with the beauty of crystals in virtually every form I ever saw. Chandeliers had beautifully hanging faceted pieces in so many wonderful shapes and sizes, often with the draped chains of very small crystals, swinging from one arm to the next. With sunlight or candles casting their light on these, the crystals twinkled magically. As a youngster, I collected many crystal objects, feeling each was special.

Life went on. As a mid-teen, I remember my favorite treasure was a clasped strand of faceted crystal beads my grandmother gave me when I was twelve. I adored her and was fortunate that she lived with us from the time I was born until she crossed-over when I was in eighth grade. The crystals had a magical beauty all of their own..."