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Kevin McKenna

Photo of Barbara & Kevin McKenna

Barbara and Kevin are both retired nurses who have lived in Celebration almost 10 years. Kevin worked in medical sales and Barbara was in pediatrics. While Barbara has always done crafts and is an award-winning quilter, Kevin spent his free time in their gardens. They have also traveled extensively throughout the world.

Since retirement they have both experimented with new crafts and hobbies including wood burning, jewelry making, colored pencils, watercolors, photography, cooking, and birdwatching. There’s not enough time in the day!

Teaching 1 course this term.

  • Faux Fordite Pendants

    Open Session #2

    Thursdays, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

    11 of 15 seats left

    When
    Thursdays, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
    Dates
    October 8, October 15 & October 22, 2026
    Where
    Town Hall - Room 101

    Faculty

    Photo of Barbara & Kevin McKenna Barbara McKenna

    Barbara and Kevin are both retired nurses who have lived in Celebration almost 10 years. Kevin worked in medical sales and Barbara was in pediatrics. While Barbara has always done crafts and is an award-winning quilter, Kevin spent his free…

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    Photo of Barbara & Kevin McKenna Kevin McKenna

    Barbara and Kevin are both retired nurses who have lived in Celebration almost 10 years. Kevin worked in medical sales and Barbara was in pediatrics. While Barbara has always done crafts and is an award-winning quilter, Kevin spent his free…

    See Kevin McKenna’s full profile
    Course description

    Fordite, also known as Detroit agate, was a man-made gemstone from the mid-20th century. It comes from layers of automotive paint accumulated on the floors of car factories. Once the paint hardened, the paint was chiseled up and artisans turned it into jewelry. We will be making our version of Fordite using layers of colored paper that will be sanded and sealed with resin. Kevin will do the heavy sanding and apply the resin. You can make them in any color or shape you want. It’s fun and creative as well as beautiful!