Here in Jubili's fabulous glass studio, we offer a wide range of flame work classes for everyone from "never-evers" to the very experienced! If you've never tried flame work glass bead-making, start with our NEW "Flame work in a Flash". Taught by the Jubili staff, this is a great way to try flame work glass bead-making without a large initial investment. In the two hour class, you'll get a good overall intro to the history of flame working, the science of glass, and instructions on how to work the room. You'll watch a demo by the instructor, and then have the rest of the class time to have fun with glass, and make your own beads! This is the best deal around, since for just $60, you get the 2 hour class, 3 rods of glass, use of all tools and supplies needed to make beads, with the kiln fee included! You just can't beat this deal anywhere! What's more, since this is taught by the Jubili staff and not a guest teacher, we will hold this class for any TWO students,waiving the usual minimum of 3 students for the class to take place. In addition, we love working with glass ourselves! So if your're dying to try it, then get one other person, pick a date and time, and we'll be happy to hold the "Flame work in a Flash" class at a time that you pick! Please allow a two week advance notice, so that we know the studio is free, and the appropriate staff is available.
In addition, we know that there are talented young people out there who are interested in trying flame working. If your teenager age 14 or older is interested in either a "Flame work in a Flash" class, or you know of a camp, club, or scout troop that is interested in our special group rate, please call Jubili or e mail us for further information. (Scroll down for contact info).
Once you get hooked from the two hour class, you'll want to try the 4 hour "One Step Up" class, taught by a variety of very talented glass artists and superbly gifted teachers who, luckily for us, live fairly close by! For those with some to lots of experience, we have everything from full day workshops, to special topic two and three day workshops. In addition, usually once a year, we are fortunate to welcome an internationally-known, special guest instructor, whose workshops are very popular! Past special guests have included John Winter, (WinterGlas), Kristina Logan ("The Dot Lady"), Jim Smircich, and Kate Fowle Meleney.
Our many excellent local instructors, some of whom have become nationally known and published, include Jeri Warhaftig (Jeri's Beads), Diane Worthington (Two Sisters Beads), Heather Randall (Starry Eyed Designs), Eva Shelley, Elizabeth Hopkins, Jackie Collins-Parker (Angelcrafts), and Chris Coffman.
We are excited to tell you that our state-of-the-art flame work & glass fusing studio is now a fabulous Metal Smithing studio as well! Completely equipped with everything you need to learn the art and craft of designing and making hand-forged metal jewelry, (ie out of silver, gold, copper, brass), we have two wonderful teachers who have put together a great series of progressive skill classes, including basic jewelry design and soldering! Provided for your use in class, we stock such supplies as Dremels, a Flex Shaft, files, hammers, patina solutions, bench pins, a vise, anvils, and many other essentials. We also have a varied inventory of supplies and books for your purchase, in the PMC and Metal Smithing display area of the store.
We are happy to have two excellent teachers who regularly teach our metal smithing and soldering series of classes. Helen Driggs, the Managing Editor of Jewelry Artist Magazine, has designed our basic metal jewelry series of classes. Starting with Saw Piercing, you progress to Hammering and Textures, Cold Connections, and a simple but elegant copper bracelet, with which you'll shape by learning the technique of metal annealing. You'll learn to use all the basic tools of the trade, how to plan your projects, and what finishing touches will make your piece look like it was made by a professional!
Sharon Schachte, owner of Mad Metals, is our soldering expert. With two soldering torches in the studio, Sharon gives you semi-private attention as she teaches you and your classmate the basics of soldering. Projects made include a ring, a pair of earrings, and a beautiful pendant comprised of a cabochon, set in a bezel that you made in class!
More projects are being planned by both Helen & Sharon for the months to come, so be sure and check our class schedule fairly often! Don't forget that once you've taken your classes, the studio can be rented at your convenience, so you can practice your skills without making a big investment to work at home.
Other classes we often hold in the Glass Studio include PMC, (Precious Metal or Silver clay), Enameling, and Glass Fusing. Join us, and you'll have a great time!