Let the Light Shine Through

AUGUST 10-16, 2026 WILDACRES - WEEK 1

Raeus Cannon - LET THE LIGHT SHINE THROUGH 

Name: Let the Light Shine Through

Fee: $80

Max number of people: 12

Description: In this workshop, I’ll show you a unique technique I’ve developed to make an illuminated vessel out of yarn, natural materials, rocks, beads, even twigs or leaves.  You’ll have lots of creative license as we discover what your specific vessel wants to be.  In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make the structural base for the vessel and how to embellish it with whatever you like.  Warning: Be ready for changes – they always happen.

This class is perfect for capturing a soft stone or mineral that’s too soft for most jewelry (ie: fluorite).  If you’d like to bring a stone/rock/mineral to capture, think SMALL.  I recommend a width of less than 1 inch; depth less than 0.125 inches.

All levels of experience welcome.  Creativity is the main requirement.

Class Fee: $80 + class supplies (as needed)

What students should bring with them:

• cabochon or small rock you would like to capture (optional)

• scissors for cutting yarn

• small lighter for cutting beading thread

• apron or smock that can get spattered

Your class fee covers:

• use of needed tools, supplies, and instructions

• vessel base, 1 hank of yarn

• needles and thread

• tea light

• plastic gloves

Lab Fee:  $80

Estimated Materials Cost:  Class supplies (as needed)

Prerequisites:  None