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Featured Beadmaking Classes

BEYOND BEGINNER BEAD:
SCULPTURAL NECESSETIES HEARTS SKULLS AND BONES

In this two day class come prepared to sculpt hearts, bones, skull pendants and various beads and buttons. Both on and off mandrel techniques will be covered. You are incouraged to bring your sketch books filled with ideas. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from a glass artist whose ability to combine color and shape is out of this world!

Michele Goldstein $295 + $25 material fee
November 15-16 Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.

LAMPWORK BEADMAKING FROM STAINED GLASS

At the end of this course students have the ability to create multi-colored beads and focals using inexpensive stained glass, a torch and basic bead making tools. The class will be taught on dual gas torches (oxygen/propane). A single gas torch (propane) will also be demonstrated. The techniques are simple and straightforward, and when combined with the amazing palette of quality stained glass available, students produce jewelry-quality lampwork beads in a very short time. We will be adding glitz and sparkle to beads using dichroic glass and goldstone. Lampwork from stained glass is not done by cutting strips of stained glass and using them as if they were rods! This technique mirrors hot shop glass work more than traditional lampwork. A hot gather of glass is created at the end of a Pyrex punty (handle) and the artistry in placing color and design in the hot gather takes place long before the glass approaches a mandrel to be wound into a bead or small object. That the hot gather
of glass is from traditional stained glass is where the name comes from.
Jim Adlhoch $150 + $25 material fee
December 6-7 Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Beginner through intermediate
Basic knowledge of cutting stained glass is a plus, but no prior torch experience is necessary.

QUARK & QUIRKS

This class will focus on the new techniques showcased in Corina’s new style beads. Techniques will involve making mini murrini’s for inclusions in beads, encasing, and composition. Along with the new techniques, Corina will share her tips and tricks for gaining control of your beads and producing fantastic results.
Corina Tettinger $450 + $35 material fee
December 13-14 Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
OR December 15-16 Mon-Tue 10am-5pm
*This class may be taken more than once to get the full benefits of what the instructor has to offer. Students will get plenty of one-on-one instruction and will be encouraged to work at their own skill level.

Featured Fusing Classes

BEYOND BEGINNER FUSING: FUSING WITH FRIT

Take your “technique tool box” to the next level! This class will incorporate various frit techniques to produce a final, 10” x 10”, project. We will explore cold combing, frit cookies, shading, positive and negative stenciling, vein-work and texture as
appropriate to your specific piece. You are welcome to bring your sketch book ideas and photo clippings. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of glass fusing and experience using transparent and opal colors.
Mary Hornig $150 + $25 material fee
November 8-9 Sat- Sun 10am- 5pm

BEYOND BEGINNER FUSING: KILN CASTING

Kiln Casting is easy and lots of fun! Join us in an exploration of two techniques: creation of a cast glass “positive” and its “negative space” companion cast into a glass block. (Both techniques use the same clay positive.) New
techniques will be introduced that simplify and augment both traditional plaster investment casting and “box” casting. No prior experience with casting is required. Students should have a basic understanding of glass fusing.
Mary Hornig $200 + $50 material fee
December 6-7 Sat- Sun 10am- 5pm

Featured Flameworking Classes

FLORAL MARBLES

In this exhilarating marble class students will learn to make flowers utilizing the compression technique with rods of borosilicate glass.
John Kobuki $450 + $50 material fee
October 4-5 Sat- Sun 10am- 5pm

AN OLD-SCHOOL APPROACH TO COLOR

If you have ever marveled at the beauty of colored borosilicate glass, you have Paul Trautman to thank. The originator of boro colored rod has plenty of wisdom and experience to share in this two-day, hands-on class. Topics will include: diluting, blending and mixing pre-made colors into your own custom palette; mixing various chemicals into glass for unique colors; and some of Paul’s favorite oldschool lab techniques, like making hollow ground-glass stoppers for bottles. The curriculum will be partly student-driven; Paul will adjust to the level of the students in the class. However, torch experience is required for participation in this workshop. It will be geared toward borosilicate glass, but
Paul also makes 104 COE soft-glass and can discuss the color properties of both. The primary goal of this class is to help the student gain flexibility and versatility with color in the torch flame.
Paul Trautman $250 + $25 material fee
November 1-2 Sat- Sun 10am- 5pm
Intermediate to Advanced

Featured Hot Shop Classes

HOT GLASS SCULPTURE

This five-day intensive class will focus on hot glass sculpting.Special attention will be paid to bit work, color application, texture, and torchwork.
Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen $850 + $100 material fee
November 29-December 3 Sat-Wed 10am-5pm

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