Special FREE DEMO: Flame work Glass bead-making! (B)
Here's your chance to see what glass bead-making is all about! Join Judy as she sits at a torch and shows you just how much fun melting glass into beads can be! Our state-of the-art studio is one of the best places around to learn this fabulous craft, that dates back to Italy in the 1400's! Please call to reserve your time, as we have only 8 safety glasses, which must be worn when you look into the flame. Don't miss it! You'll have just enough time to sign up for the flame work classes that are starting up again the following week. See you then!
Sunday, September 13th, 2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Diane Worthington: "Trouble Shooting" (B+)
For those first-timers or those with experience with glass bead-making. Bring your "mistakes" and Diane will show you how to correct them! A fun class by a great teacher, you'll pick up lots of excellent teaching points to improve your technique!
Saturday, September 12th, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Cost: $145 + glass, kiln fee included
Eva Shelly: Beginner's Level Flame work Bead-making (B)
Another local talent, Eva's easy-going style makes any new-comer comfortable!
Sunday, September 20th, 12:30pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $105 + glass (kiln fee included)
Eva Shelley: Surface Decorating Techniques (B/B+)
Largely self-taught, Eva's beads and pendants are wonderfully original and creative.This class includes dots, feathering and shaping.
Sunday, October 4th, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $105 + glass (kiln fee included)
Elizabeth Hopkins: Topic TBA
Elizabeth is one of our popular local teachers who always inspires new flame work artists! She teaches all levels of glass enthusiasts, and will be with us twice this Spring.
Saturday, October 24th, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Cost: TBA
Eva Shelley: Off-mandrel Techniques (B)
Make a pendant with a glass loop bail!
Sunday, October 25th, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $105 + glass (kiln fee included)
Diane Worthington: "Trouble Shooting": Simple Flower Beads (B/B+)
Simple Flower Beads: Do you love all those gorgeous flower-decorated flame work beads but think they'd be impossible to make? Then spend the day with Diane, and she'll teach you a basic technique that will have you blooming in no time! Pre-requisite: Prior flame work experience for the flower bead class, although Diane will also teach first-timers in the same class.
Saturday, November 7th, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Cost: $145 + glass, kiln fee included
