beadmaking
BASIC GLASS BEADMAKING
This class is designed for beginning students. Learn to create beautiful glass beads at the torch. We will cover basic beadmaking techniques as well as a variety of decorative techniques including dots, feathering, flowers, stringers, frit, twisted cane, and simple sculptural beads. Take home dozens of colorful beads. Students that have completed this class may participate in open torch hours.
Instructors: Nancy Valle, Shelly Dugan
Monday Evenings, May 5, 12, 19, 6–8:30PM
Weekend Workshop, June 7-8, 9AM-1PM
Weekend Workshop, July 12-13, 9AM-1PM
$150 includes materials
Design your own jewelry!
Are you wondering what to do with all of the beautiful glass beads that
you’ve made or collected? Try the “mixed-media” approach
to creating necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that really reflect your
personality. In this workshop you will learn design strategies for combining
colors, shapes and textures Learn basic wire techniques to construct
your jewelry. Bring a variety of beads and “found treasures” to
this workshop, and you’ll leave with original jewelry. No prior
experience is necessary for this class. A list of possible “found
treasures” to bring to this workshop will be e-mailed or sent to
you upon registration.
Instructor: Nancy Valle
Wednesday Evenings May 7 & 14, 6-9PM
$60 + a few materials
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Kiln Forming
mosaics
Fusing techniques and slumping
If you are new to fusing or if you have tried fusing glass and you are
hungry to learn more, this class is for you. Using simple slumping techniques,
students can transform flat fused glass into low bowls, plates or reliefs.
$150 includes basic materials for small projects. Students may purchase
glass for larger projects after the first day of class.
Instructor: Mahine Rattonsey
Wednesday Evenings, August 6, 13, 20 6-8:30PM
$150
+ materials
High School Weekend Intensive in Glassblowing!
This glassblowing class
is for students 15 and older. This weekend hot shop class is for the
student who has blown glass and for the beginner. Students will be
instructed based on their level of experience. Class limit: 6 students.
$250
July 12-13 9AM-3PM (more dates may be added based on demand)
FUNKY MOSAIC
Learn to create mosaic from a variety of materials including glass,
ceramic, mirror, stone and more. This 3 evening workshop will take
you through all of the steps from designing your project to cutting
and fitting mosaic pieces and grouting the final piece. Create a practice
tile on the first night of class then bring in an object of your choice
such as a stool, picture frame or night stand to embellish with a funky
mosaic surface. Lots of fun!
Instructor: Jennifer Schinzing
Tuesday Evenings: April 15,
22, 29, 6—8:00PM
$150 + some materials
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