Botanical Resin Jewelry
April 26, 2026 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
The Civic Garden Center: 2715 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206 Get Directions
If you’ve ever wished you could capture nature and keep it forever, this class will show you exactly how!
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to properly dry, seal and coat real botanicals in resin so they remain vibrant, protected and long-lasting. We’ll cover essential resin safety practices, proper curing techniques, UV protection methods to prevent yellowing and step-by-step application techniques (including brushing and layering resin for clarity and durability).
We'll begin with some brief guided instruction on safety and materials and a live demonstration of drying and sealing methods, then move on to hands-on time, where you’ll practice coating botanicals yourself with personalized guidance throughout. You can choose to use a mold or simply coat your botanical pieces with resin. The hands-on time heavily encourages experimentation!
All necessary materials will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own dried (or dried and pressed) pieces to work with. Participants can expect to make several pieces in the allotted time. You'll leave with beautifully preserved botanical pieces ready for display or incorporation into jewelry, artwork or mixed media projects along with the confidence and technical knowledge to continue creating at home. And you'll feel inspired and empowered to preserve meaningful pieces of nature!
No prior experience is required. Those already confidently using resin and molds may find this more foundational than progressive, but if you’ve struggled with flowers molding or fading in resin or the resin bubbling or cracking, this class will help you solve those problems with proven techniques.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Breanna Cole, founder of vine & branch, is a skilled illustrator and jeweler specializing in nature-inspired creations in resin, polymer clay, and metals. With years of experience in wearable art, Breanna brings a passion for craftsmanship and design, helping jewelry lovers create unique, quality pieces they’ll love.
Our standard refund & cancellation policy applies to this event.