Creativity Enhancing Workshop ..You will explore a variety of techniques that will enable you to enhance or change your color pallet for making beautiful and unique beads. Some of the topics that will be covered in the class include various bead shapes, pressed beads using moulds, the use of different metal foils (silver,silver wire and copper )their reactions to heat and color, fuming, frit combining. reduction frits, cased beads . Designing using silvered ivory & transparent glass. Experiment with the high silver content Double Helix glass.Through this workshop you will get a new understanding of the ancient art of creating a unique bead and be inspired to move into new directions with your beadmaking skills.
Silver Glass Blast
One day playing with silver and reactive glass, learn my secrets to getting the most out of Double Helix glass.
call 541 563 8789 for info
A special one day class. Class hours are 11 to 5 with a lunch break. Cost is $150.00 and includes all materials.
-must have prior torch experience
-includes supplies
-bring your own glasses
-glass provided
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Private classes,
If you have some experience on the torch and would like to learn a few extra tips & tricks, perfect your technique, a one on one class is an excellent way to learn . 1 day private with me, is 250.00 ...Just call for more info or email me . heartglass@actionnet.net
All classes include all materials.
Cotton clothes that cover from the neck to the foot. (long shorts are ok, or wear apron) 100% cotton is very important.
No open toed shoes .
No loose clothing.
No loose hair, tie it back or wear a hat.
Must be at least 18.
Bringing your lunch allows you to be able to work during lunch break. There is a refrigerator and a microwave in the studio that you may use.
We have Yusen Japanese restaurant food ..very yummy.
We have package deals for groups from out of town . My partner's company is Ocean Odyssey vacation rentals, bring some friends and stay in a fabulous ocean front home, take a workshop and enjoy the amazing Pacific Northwest.
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Comments from past students ....
Comments: Susan,
Your beginning glass bead making workshop was fantastic! I had no experience what so ever in flame working, so approached my first day with some apprehension. Your up-beat, friendly and straight forward approach to teaching made me quickly relax and learn with confidence. I was amazed at how much information and technique I left with. I'm so excited to approach my new passion of bead making with a solid working knowledge of safety, technique, studio set up, and equipment information. Great workshop!
Tammy Gagne
Susan, I can’t thank you enough for the superb Glass Beadmaking Workshop I took from you. You did an outstanding job in covering a wide range of topics important to anyone wanting to make glass beads as a hobby or professionally. I was amazed at your knowledge on topics such as setting up a studio, torches and concentrators, safety considerations, kilns and annealing, and glass. Even more important for me is that you were able to convey this information in a manner that made it easy and fun to learn. You also did an outstanding job in teaching the techniques for making the beads. I came to this class with experience making beads but walked away far more knowledgeable about all aspects of bead making. You helped me correct problems I was having and taught me some new techniques that have been very helpful. Even though you call this “beginning beadmaking,” advanced students can also benefit from it.
A great class in a relaxing atmosphere learning from a teacher full of knowledge. What a wonderful experience! Great for beginners but also a good opportunity for advanced students as well.
Ardie Andrew
Sept 24th 2008
Weekend workshop was a success great students
everyone caught the lampworking bug! Lots of good beads...way to go girls.
