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Kiln Casting II - A Short Course
Beadmaking II
Looking for an opportunity to refine your skills in kiln casting? This class will focus on problem solving and advancing your mold making skills. Come with one or two prepared wax positives to the first class and be ready to get right to work. This short course will offer two opportunities to put work in the kiln. Coldworking and finishing will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Kiln Casting I or equivalent
Refine and improve the technical quality of your glass beads. In this class, you will develop expertise in encasing, shaping, and manipulating beads. Surface decoration, color application, and hollow bead making will also be covered. Learn everything you need to know to take your beadmaking skills to the next level. Prerequisite: Beadmaking I Class #1968tStacy Frost Wed., 9am-1pm, 7/6 - 8/10 6 Sessions, Free Fridays Non-member: $290/Master Member: $261
Class #1950tSusan Balshor Tues., 6-10pm, 8/9 - 8/30 4 Sessions, Free Friday Access to the Mold room Non-member: $250/Master Member: $225 Elizabeth Perkins, Hay Bale, Slumped float glass, 2010 Photo courtesy of the artist
Workshop: Strip Cut Construction In "Strip Cut Construction," the project is composed of precisely cut strips of glass, cut as wide as the thickness of the body of the piece. Learn to achieve very precise designs by varying the colors and the arrangement of the strips. This method is time-consuming and exact, but the results are worth it! Make test panels, and learn cutting methods as well as coldworking and slumping thicker work. Prerequisite: Fusing I Class #1949tKatie Miller Sat.-Sun., 9:30am-5:30pm, 8/6 - 8/7 2 Sessions Non-member: $260/Master Member: $234
Introduction to Pate de Verre 'Pate de Verre' is the ancient glass technique of working with glass pastes. Jump into this introductory class where you'll learn the methods to create glass pieces with the sugary finish of Pate de Verre. Create clay positives, take a plaster/silica mold, and then fill the mold with glass pastes. Come play with glass frits and powders and have fun working with glass in a whole new way! Prerequisite: None Class #1951tKatie Miller Wed., 6-10pm, 7/13 - 7/20 2 Sessions Non-member: $150/Master Member: $135
Class #1969tCheryl Matson Wed., 6-10pm, 7/13 - 8/31 8 Sessions, Free Fridays Non-member: $370/Master Member: $333
Beadmaking Workshop: Introduction to Beadmaking
Workshop: Painting on Beads
Glass beadmaking is your chance to work hot glass on a small scale at a bench torch. Learn techniques including molten glass manipulation, basic bead shapes, stringers for surface embellishment, marving for shaping, surface design application, bead cleaning, annealing in a kiln or vermiculite, and more. Although oriented toward beginners, continuing students are also welcome! Prerequisite: None
Create more detail and visual depth on the surface of beads using enamel glass paints. Learn simple techniques to paint fine lines, details, and tiny murals on your beads. Creating small paintings on sheet glass, to be picked up on a bead, will also be covered. While new beads will be made during class, please come prepared with pre-made beads as well. Prerequisite: Beadmaking I
Class #1966tDonna Prunkard Sat.-Sun., 9:30am-5:30pm, 7/16 - 7/17 2 Sessions Non-member: $210/Master Member: $189
Class #1970tCheryl Matson Sat.-Sun., 9:30am-5:30pm, 7/30 - 7/31 2 Sessions Non-member: $210/Master Member: $189
Beadmaking I
Flameworking
Get started making glass beads and marbles! This is a great opportunity to work with hot glass on a small scale. In addition to the basics, you'll learn bead shaping and how to work with frit, stringers, and murrini construction and application. This is your first step into the endless opportunities in the art of beadmaking. Prerequisite: None Class #1967tStacy Frost Thurs., 9am-1pm, 7/7 - 8/11 6 Sessions, Free Fridays Non-member: $290/Master Member: $261
NEW Delectable Eatables Learn how to create 'eatable' sculptures on the torch. Using soft glass, create sculptures dripping with maple syrup, plump with ripeness, and ready to 'eat'. With the introduction of blowpipes and punties, build on your experience with soft glass and go beyond just making beads. Through demonstrations and individual instruction broaden your skills at the torch and create 'eatable' masterpieces. Prerequisite: Beadmaking I or equivalent
Flameworking I Learn the fundamentals of flameworking, melting, and manipulating glass over a benchtop torch. Explore the artistic possibilities of this warm glass technique used for creating everything from beads to vessels to sculptures. You will learn about tools, safety, equipment, and techniques of this versatile and popular art form. The emphasis of this class is on borosilicate glass. Beginning and returning students are welcome. Prerequisite: None Class #1963tJames Minson Thurs., 6-10pm, 7/14 - 8/18 6 Sessions, Free Fridays Non-member: $370/Master Member: $333
Class #1971tRachel Rader Tues., 6-10pm, 7/26 - 8/30 6 Sessions Non-member: $290/Master Member: $261
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Master Member registration April 10–17