GlassStock West


 

                Glass Stock 2010, Our 8th year!

There are a few spots left after lottery draw, read on for more info but hurry, class selections begin June 5th!

 

Come and join us for the 8th annual Glass Stock 2010!  A sharing, collaborating event which has run for 7 years on the Oregon Coast by Deb Crowley and many other fantastic artists with much success!  From a small gathering of 30 of Deb's friends in 2003 to almost 90 in attendance in 2009, this event has grown in popularity with artists willing to teach and share for the opportunity to do the same.  It is a chance to get "out of the box" and learn new skills, get priceless feedback and inspiration.

 

Deb has been graciously offered the use of the Eugene Glass School for GS West in 2010 for a small fee so we can again have it all in one building like 2008!  It will be in Eugene, OR on Labor Day weekend, Sept 2nd-5th, 2010.

The price for the 4 day event is $450.  This includes 6 half day classes, all supplies, plus open torches, evening festivities and Sunday evening auction.  A few classes like Hot shop and PMC (Silver clay) will have fees, most classes will not have any additional fees. We will have a Meet and Greet to start things off on Wednesday night before event begins! Lodgings are NOT included in tuition!  A list of nearby lodgings will be posted soon, there are several hotels/motels in the area.  Hot, yummy meals will be available from the Master Chef Saeed at EGS for a very good price right at the venue!

Hot shop classes will be treated as an "excursion", with each 3 hour  evening session costing $50 each per 6 students as an add on. Proceeds from hot shop all go directly to the school as a thank you!

There will be a lottery draw for the 50 spots as usual, we will open up sign up here on this page beginning Jan 2010.  We will draw names on May 2nd with notification going out on  payments will be accepted on June 5th.  More information will be posted on payments and class selections after the names are drawn. 

Featured artists for Glass Stock 2010 are:

Melanie Moertel

Bob Snodgrass 

and Rose Chikiar

Plus Deb Crowley and 15 other awesome staff teachers from GlassStocks (past and present) and a few new west coast artists to round out the teaching staff.  Over 50 diiferent classes to chose from with flameworking, glassblowing, fusing, etching, coldworking as well as wire-wrapping, PMC, Kaiser Lee Board slumping, copper enameling and much more!

 Sign up for the 8th Annual GS West is NOW open, enter only once please.   

EMAIL YOUR ENTRY FOR GS LOTTERY TO: GSWEST2010entry@debcrowley.com  

  PLEASE include following info:

 YOUR NAME, YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOUR LE OR WC USER NAME AND A PHONE NUMBER FOR CLASS SCHEDULING IN JUNE IF YOU'RE ACCEPTED. 

THERE WILL BE 2 HARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AND ONE IN MEMORY OF MITCHELLE TOXEY FOR MEDICAL HARDSHIP ONLY THAT WILL BE AWARDED AT GS WEST 2010.   IF YOU ARE ENTERING FOR THE HARDSHIP PLEASE STATE HARDSHIP IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL.  IN 200 WORDS OR LESS, EXPLAIN IN THE EMAIL WHY YOU THINK YOU SHOULD BE AWARDED ONE.  A STAFF MEMBER WILL READ THEM AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON NEED AND THE DIFFERENCE IT MAY MAKE IN AN ARTISTS CAREER.  WE NEVER ANNOUNCE RECIPIENTS OR WHO CHOSE THEM.  THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE ALREADY BEEN AWARDED FOR 2010.

 YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL ON May 2nd or 3rd WITH THE GLASS STOCK WEST NEWSLETTER IF YOUR NAME HAS BEEN DRAWN. ALL OTHERS WILL GO ON A WAITING LIST.  PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE $450 FEE STARTING AT 9AM PST ON JUNE 5TH, NO SOONER THAN 9AM!  INFO ON WHERE TO SEND PAYMENT WILL BE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER, PLEASE PRINT THAT OUT FOR YOUR REFERENCE WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT.

 SIGN UP FOR CLASSES VIA TELEPHONE WILL START JUNE 5TH FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE 6TH.  YOU WILL RECEIVE 2 CALLS, ONE FOR HALF THE CLASSES AND ONE FOR THE OTHER HALF.  THIS WILL MEAN MORE PEOPLE GET THE FEATURED ARTIST CLASSES.  LIMIT ONE CLASS FROM EACH FEATURED ARTIST, NO MORE THAN 3 TORCH AND ONE TORCH DEMO PER ATTENDEE, OTHER 2 WILL BE NON-TORCH CLASSES SUCH AS HOT SHOP, FUSING, PMC, ETC.  SOME NON-TORCH CLASSES HAVE FEES,  READ THE WHOLE DESCRIPTION BEFORE PICKING THOSE CLASSES!   PLEASE REVIEW AND HAVE A LIST OF CLASSES WHEN WE CALL, WE WILL CALL IN ORDER OF PAYMENTS RECEIVED, INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR PAYMENT WHERE WE CAN REACH YOU THAT WEEKEND FOR SCHEDULING CLASSES.

Glass Stock 2010 is sure to be an event you'll remember long after it is over!

EUGENE GLASS SCHOOL WILL BE HAVING THE FLAME OFF THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 27TH - 29TH IN EUGENE, OR.  THIS IS THE WEEKEND PRECEDING GLASSSTOCK  2010. THIS MEANS 10 DAYS OF GLASSY GOODNESS!!!  PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE FLAME OFF.

THE FLAME OFF SHOW CASES DOZENS OF GLASS ARTISTS AS THEY COMPETE  FOR REALLY GREAT PRIZES.  YES, THERE IS A BEAD CATAGORY WHY DON'T YOU THINK ABOUT JOINING IN THE FUN?!  CHECK IT ALL OUT AT THE LINK BELOW TO EUGENE GLASS SCHOOL.

  CLICK HERE---------------->    EUGENE GLASS SCHOOL 

  

 


 


 

 

GLASS STOCK 2010 CLASSES


BELOW ARE THE CLASSES OFFERED THIS YEAR. OUR FEATURED ARTISTS THIS YEAR ARE MELANIE MOERTEL AND ROSE CHIKIAR, WOOHOO!!!!  THESE ARTISTS ARE TEACHING 3 CLASSES PLUS ONE 2-3 HOUR EVENING DEMO SO EVERYONE CAN SEE THEM WORK.  OTHER GUEST ARTISTS WILL BE DROPPING IN FOR DEMONSTRATIONS TOO!


EMAIL YOUR ENTRY FOR GS LOTTERY TO: deb@debcrowley.com    PLEASE include following info:


 YOUR NAME, YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOUR LE OR WC USER NAME AND A PHONE NUMBER FOR CLASS SCHEDULING IN MAY IF YOU'RE ACCEPTED. 


 YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL VIA THE GLASS STOCK NEWSLETTER IF YOUR NAME HAS BEEN DRAWN. ALL OTHERS WILL GO ON A WAITING LIST.  PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE $450 FEE STARTING AT 9AM PST ON JUNE 5TH, NO SOONER THAN 9AM!  INFO ON WHERE TO SEND PAYMENT WILL BE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER, PLEASE PRINT THAT OUT FOR YOUR REFERENCE WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT.


 SIGN UP FOR CLASSES VIA TELEPHONE WILL START JUNE 5TH AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE 6TH.  YOU WILL RECEIVE 2 CALLS, ONE FOR HALF THE CLASSES AND ONE FOR THE OTHER HALF.  THIS WILL MEAN MORE PEOPLE GET THE FEATURED ARTIST CLASSES.


  LIMIT ONE CLASS FROM EACH FEATURED ARTIST, NO MORE THAN 3 TORCH AND ONE TORCH DEMO PER ATTENDEE, OTHER 2 WILL BE NON-TORCH CLASSES SUCH AS HOT SHOP, FUSING, PMC, ETC.  SOME NON-TORCH CLASSES HAVE FEES,  READ THE WHOLE DESCRIPTION BEFORE PICKING THOSE CLASSES! 


  PLEASE REVIEW AND HAVE A LIST OF CLASSES WHEN WE CALL, WE WILL CALL IN ORDER OF PAYMENTS RECIEVED STARTING AT 10AM PST ON JUNE 5TH, INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR PAYMENT WHERE WE CAN REACH YOU THAT WEEKEND FOR SCHEDULING CLASSES.


 


 TORCH CLASSES:


Hairfine Stringers and fairies in soft glass  with Melanie Moertel                                        CLASS # MM-01


Skill Level: Intermediate


 

The class starts with the basics of pulling stringers in different diameters, from big to hairfine and afterwards you will learn how to apply them to your beads. We play with colorful Moretti glass and create fun beads, like the fairies. 
                                                                                       
Tools Needed:  See picture below, needed for any of Melanie's classes.


 


 


Hairfine Stringers and Penguins soft glass with Melanie Moertel                                   CLASS # MM-02


Skill Level: Intermediate




The class starts with the basics of pulling stringers in different diameters, from big to hairfine and afterwards you will learn how to apply them to your beads. We play with colorful Moretti glass and create fun beads, like the penguins. 
                                                                                       
Tools Needed:  See picture below, needed for any of Melanie's classes.


 


 


Hairfine Stringers and Abstract Designs soft glass with Melanie Moertel                      CLASS # MM-03


Skill Level: Intermediate




The class starts with the basics of pulling stringers in different diameters, from big to hairfine and afterwards you will learn how to apply them to your beads. We play with colorful Moretti glass and create fun beads, like this abstract design. 
                                                                                       
Tools Needed:  See picture below, needed for any of Melanie's classes.


 


 


 


Boro Starfish Pendants with Rose Chikiar                                                                   CLASS #RC-01


Skill Level: Beginning




In this class we will be making starfish pendants with Borosilicate glass.  Learn to sculpt with "hard" glass, pull stringers for dots, just get comfortable with the glass!


Tools needed:  small reamer, graphite pad, glass cutting sheers, grabbers or tweezers


 


Boro Hollow Blown Dragonfly Pendants with Rose Chikiar                                    CLASS #RC-02


Skill Level: INT/Adv




In this class we will be learning how to do prep work for a hollow sculture bug and putting it together. The skills that we will be working on include: blow-in's, coil potting, pulling and welding.
 


Tools needed:  mini and meduim graphite reamers, graphite pad, grabbers {claw} 


                                                                                      


Soft Glass Sculpture Fauna with Deb Crowley                                                          CLASS # DC-01


Skill Level: Intermediate


  

Learn some great tips on sculpting soft glass fauna (animals) and keeping it all hot enough and in one piece!  If you have tried to sculpt in soft or  soda-lime glass but things crack or explode... then this is the class for you!  We will complete two beads, an adorable hummingbird and a fun, fantasy-wearable fish bead. Learn to crimp great fins, two types of cool eyes, lips, wings, beaks, expressions and more!!
                                                                                       
Tools Needed:  Mini-mashers, small hemostats, graphite or brass paddle and didymium glasses!  


 


Blown Borosilicate Shell Pendants with Deb Crowley                                                     Class #DC-02


Skill level: Intermediate, some tubing exp required!






Learn to make 2 beautiful shell pendants in this Adv Boro tubing class with Deb.  Learn some of the secrets to layering colors for that soft watercolor effect. Learn how to strike perfect pinks, rubies for a treasure hidden inside the shells. Blow, cut, twist and pull your way to beautiful, realistic shells!

Tools needed:  Paddle, Tweezers, rubber blow tube with swivel, Glass Shears or Bonzai scissors and BORO Didymiums.
 


 


Crossover Torchwork for Fusing with Hannah Rosner                                               Class #HR-01


Skill level: Intermediate, some torch exp required!






 Pictured piece by Deb Crowley


All detail was done on a torch, no cutting or grinding!


Learn to make fantastic components for fusing on the torch in this class with TBA.  Learn some of the secrets to making realistic flowers, leaves and even stamen murrine. Add some new life to your fusing projects!

Tools needed:  Paddle, Tweezers,  Glass Nippers and Didymiums.
 


 


Coil-Potted Hollow Borosilicate Beads with Hugh Salkind                                              Class #HS-01


Skill Level: Advanced- Some tubing exp required!




This is a bead class using borosilicate tubing to create off-mandrel coil-potted color hollow beads.  We will apply various surface decorations to beads, with lecture and demos by instructor.  Then student will make beads to take home.


Tools Needed:  Basic lampwork tools


Dichroic Image Borosilicate Pendants with Hugh Salkind                                        Class #HS-02


Skill Level: Int, some boro exp required




This is a pendant class using borosilicate dichroic images to create beautiful pendants.  We will apply various backgrounds to the pendants and cover loops, with lecture and demos by instructor.  Then student will make pendants to take home.


Tools Needed: Tweezers Medium, Graphite reamer 2-15mm


 


 


 



  Sculptural Seashell Beads soft glass with Doretha Jones     Class #DJ-01


Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate, lampwork exp helpful!






 


 


Learn to make 4-6 different kinds of seashell beads with soft glass.  Learn color tricks/reactions to make them look so real your customers will think they came off the beach!  Last year's 1/2 day class did 6-9 shells each!  We will be making a conch, scallop, olive, sand dollar, snail/nautilus, cone, etc.  As many as time allows.  Doretha has become widely known for her incredible seashells and is a very enthusiastic teacher.


Tools Needed:  Basic lampworking tools plus x-acto or similar knife


 


  Sculptural Critters in soft glass with Doretha Jones            Class #DJ-02


Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate, lampwork exp helpful!






PICTURE COMING SOON


We will complete as many critters as time allows.  Doretha has become widely known for her incredible seashells and is a very enthusiastic teacher.


Tools Needed:  Basic lampworking tools


 


 


Boro FORM & FACET PART A with Josh Mazet            CLASS # JM-01     


Skill Level: Beginning, must have take part B class too!



 


 


Learn to facet glass through 5 different grits to reveal gorgeous
interiors!  Facet up to 3 windows in a bead you bring with you or make
at the event!


Tools needed : Just your Hands and pre-made glass from part A of Form and Facet, find the HIDDEN BEAUTY INSIDE!


 



Miniature Blown Vessels soft glass by Patty Pulliam                                Class #PP-01



Skill Level: Intermediate







 


Learn how to create a Tink-style miniature blown vessel with soft glass and a torch. No hot shop required! With Tink's blessing, I will show you how simple it is to create these tiny works of art using many of the skills you probably already have. These vessels are perfect for holding a small amount of essential oil or perhaps sand from your favorite beach.
 


Tools Needed: Mini graphite reamer and usual lampworking tools



   Hollow beads soft glass with Julia Lund                    Class # JLu-01


Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate






 


 


In this class we will work on several techniques for making hollows. Bead within a bead and dichro core hollows plus learn to surface decorate them without blowing them out We will also learn to shape them into hearts, among other things. PLUS...how to clean them! 
 
  

Tools Needed: marver/paddle, tungsten pick & small masher 


 


 


 


Borosilicate Sculpture, Geode slice/3-D frog pendant with Shawn Tucker   Class #ST-01


Skill Level: Intermediate



 


An intermediate class for lampworking a 3-D frog onto a pre-made glass "geode" slice.  I will demo making the geode cane, everyone will be supplied 2 slices of pre-made geodes to complete their own pendants. 


Tools Needed: Marvering paddle, Octagonal reamer, Tweezers


 


Borosilicate Blown Ornaments and Icicles with Shawn Tucker            Class #ST-02


Skill Level: Intermediate







 


An intermediate/advanced class where tubing is blown into an ornament and shaped unto completion with the option of adding various accents to make a custom keepsake ornament.



Tools Needed: Marvering paddle,  fingers (adjustable locking type), blowhose (the larger diameter swivel is best), octagonal reamer


 


 Borosilicate Sea Sculpture with John Lindquist   Class # JLi-01



Skill Level: Intermediate Boro Exp





 


In this class we will be making medium sized borosilicate sea sculpture in the form of Sea Horse. We will cover application of color, use of heat base, and basic sculptural techniques (such as welding, folding, and hot adjustment). Boro experience is not required for this class, but is suggested. People in this class may use these sculptures for my advanced Component sea sculpture class.



  

Tools Needed: Tweezers, Mashers, Graphite Marver, Graphite plate


 



Complex Borosilicate Sea Sculpture  Angel Fish     With John Lindquist            Class # JLi-02 


Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Boro Exp




 


 


In this class we will be making medium sized borosilicate sea sculpture in the form of an Angel Fish on kelp. We will cover application of color, use of heat base, and basic sculptural techniques (such as welding, folding, and hot adjustment). Boro experience is not required for this class, but is strongly suggested. 



  

Tools Needed:  Tweezers, Mashers, Graphite Marver, Graphite plate


 


 



Beginning Soft Glass Marbles   with Kip Maley                                 Class #  KM-01


Skill Level: Beginning, Some torch experience helpful





 


The class will use soft glass and several techniques to create
beautiful marbles. More info to come!

  

Tools Needed: We will have some marble molds to share, bring favorite lampworking tools


 


 Soft Glass Bobblehips – Hula Girls with Lisa Rippee        Class # LR-02



Skill Level: Intermediate





 


Everyone needs a dancing hula girl on their dashboard.  But these are no ordinary hula girls.   This class will cover sculpting your hula girl from soft glass in two separate pieces.  Then we will bring them to life by adding some swivel motion and dressing them up.   Anyone with soft glass experience will enjoy this class.  *The coldworking will be done during the evening activities the day after the class.



  

Tools Needed:  I will supply trims for clothing, wire, dowel rods, wire cutters and glue for assembling.  No special tools required.



 


 


Soft Glass Bobbleheads - Critters  with Lisa Rippee                     Class #  LR-03


Skill Level: Intermediate  Hollow Bead EXP very helpful





 


This class takes hollows to another level.  We will build a hollow body and an inverted hollow mouth/head to create a soft glass bobblehead critter.   Experience with blowing hollows recommended.   The coldworking will be done during the evening activities the day after the class.


  

Tools Needed:  I will supply the wire, dowel rods, wire cutters and glue for assembling.  No special tools required.


 


 Sculpted Borosilicate Flowers with Leslie Bitgood   Class # LB-01



Skill Level: Some torch sculpting experience helpful




 


 


The class will use borosilicate glass and off-mandrel techniques to create
life-like simple flowers.  Photos will be available for reference and for
flower structure.  We will do some color mixing to achieve a translucent
color for the petals.  Each component for the flower will be completed prior
to putting the completed flower together.

A Calla Lilly will be the first flower ~ A single petal and then we will
create a Trillium that has three petals and three leaves.   Once you get
addicted to off-mandrel work you will wonder why you were so reluctant to
put down that mandrel !


  

Tools Needed:  Tweezers, flat paddle masher, marver, favorite tools (see photo below).

 


 


Boro Creature Paperweights with Josh & Eli Mazet              CLASS # JEM-01


  Skill Level: Some torch sculpting experience helpful


    


Join brothers Josh and Eli Mazet for double the fun as they make pendants and creatures from Borosilicate glass with various gorgeous colors.


Tools Needed:  Basic Lampworking tools, grabbers, paddle/masher, tweezers etc.


 




Intermediate Borosilicate Marbles with Josh Mazet             CLASS #JM-02


 Skill Level: Intermediate Boro


  

In this class you will see how to go off mandrels and form a perfect bouquet of marbles with Josh guiding you through the process.


Tools Needed:  Basic lampwork tools, grabbers, paddle, tweezers, etc.


Intermediate Borosilicate Flowers with Eric Edner                     CLASS #EE-01


Skill Level: Intermediate Boro



   

In this class you will see how to make component petals and assemble a gorgeous orchid pendant.


Tools Needed:  Basic lampworking tools, grabbers, paddle/masher, reamer, tweezers


 


 Borosilicate Tubing Spice Jar with Bob Snodgrass                       CLASS #BS-01


Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate Boro




 

Learn basic boro tubing techniques from one of the masters, he teaches his spice jar here.


Tools Needed: Hot fingers, paddle, tweezers, lampwork tools and glasses.


 


 Boro Vessels with Eric Eidner                                            CLASS #EE-02


Skill Level: Beginning/Intermediate Boro




Blown vessels in borosilicate glass with Eric.  More info soon!


Tools Needed: Basic lampwork tools, grabbers/fingers, paddle/mashers, reamer, tweezers



Borosilicate Perfume Bottle with Shawn Tucker                 Class #ST-03


Skill Level: Intermediate



    


Borosilicate tubing is blown into a perfume bottle and shaped with the option of adding various accents to make a custom keepsake.


Tools Needed: Marvering paddle,  fingers (adjustable locking type), blowhose (the larger diameter swivel is best), octagonal reamer



Borosilicate Mermaids with Eli Mazet                                 Class #EM-03


Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced




Tools Needed: Basic lampworking tools, tweezers, paddle, etc.





 TORCH DEMO ONLY CLASSES


Borosilicate Mermaid Wine Stopper   DEMO Only  with Rose Chikiar                              Class#RC-03





In this DEMO you will see how to combine hollow and solid parts to make an artistic winestopper.
The principles we will be learning in the class can be applied to anything....I'll be pulling tubing, welding, hollow sculpting, and mixing color.
 
 

Skill Level: Beginning




Borosilicate Flower Sculpture    DEMO Only          with Hannah Rosner             Class #HR-03



 


In this demonstration Hannah will use borosilicate glass and several techniques to create
beautiful a detailed, lifelike floral sculpture.


 



Lady Slipper Orchid Flower Sculpture with Eric Edner         DEMO ONLY          CLASS #EE-01


Skill Level: Intermediate Boro






In this demo you will see how to make component petals and assemble a gorgeous orchid pendant.








 


Borosilicate Ray Gun with Shawn Tucker   DEMO ONLY                                       CLASS # ST-04



Using various stamping and shaping with found metal objects to produce fun and whimsical art Ray Gun!  Watch the Wizard astound you with "found" object shaping!


 


 


  Borosilicate Whales  with Eli Mazet           DEMO ONLY         Class #EM-02


 



 


See Eli create these amazing creatures from beautiful colored borosilicate glass in this DEMO.


 


  Borosilicate Pendants with John Lindquist   DEMO ONLY                      Class #JLi-03


 


John creates these wonderful pendants from beautiful colored borosilicate glass in this DEMO.  Try them after the dinner  break at open torch!


 


 


NON-TORCH CLASSES:


 


Kumihimo with Bernie Hardesty-Filemyr                                                                                 CLASS # LA-01


Skill Level: Beginning





In this class we will learn Kumihimo, a Japanese braiding technique. This is a fun and addictive way to use fibers to create a one of a kind necklace. It is a wonderful way to feature your own focal beads. Also a great way to use your BHB's (big hole beads) in a finished necklace project. Kits will be provided for sale at the class. If you contac
mpworead colors, I will make sure to bring cords to match.                                                                                        
Tools Needed: Reading glasses &/or magnifiers are helpful. All other tools needed will be provided. 

FEE: Kit price is $25.


 


 


Beaded Spiral Rope with Marie Carter                        CLASS #LA-02


Skill Level: Beginning





In this class we will learn how to do a basic spiral rope using seedbeads. This particular seed bead project is very versatile, giving different looks depending on the size and shape of the beads used. It's a wonderful way to feature your own focal beads in a finished beaded design. The ropes can be used to accommodate BHB?s (big hole beads) or simply incorporating a focal bead as the centerpiece. Kits will be provided for sale. 
Kit prices will vary from $10-$25. 

                                                                                      
Tools Needed: Reading glasses &/or magnifiers are helpful. All other tools needed will be provided. 

FEE: Kit price is $10-25.



COPPER ENAMELING with Vanessa Tamarin                                                          CLASS # SW-01


Skill Level: Beginning


Samples by Deb Crowley



In this class we will each make 2 pendants, magnets or pins with copper cut out shapes.  Incorporate threads, wire for "cells" (like cloisonne) and italian millifiori to creat wonderful little scenes in vibrant colors.  Learn why to counter-enamel, what gauges metal are best and how to use different techniques to apply enamels to metal.

                                                                                       
Tools Needed: Provided in class. 


 


Copper Electroforming on Organics-  DEMO ONLY  with Bernie Hardesty-Filemyr   CLASS #BHF-01


Skill Level: N/A  DEMO ONLY



   Bead by Deb Crowley


Learn the steps to take found organic objects and copper electroform them onto a glass bead!  This demo shows the steps and supplies needed to create a bead similar to the one shown.  It is easier than it looks!  Notice the real sand dollars, starfish and seahorses!



DEMONSTRATION ONLY!!!


Wire / Viking Knit Chains with Karen Hardy        2 classes will be offered        CLASS # KH-01 & 02  


Skill Level: Beginning



 


In this class I'll show you how easy it is to create a beautiful, flexible chain out of nothing

more than basic tools (included) and wire you can find in any hardware store. This class will cover:

 

*Creating the chain by weaving wire around a mandrel, then pulling it through a draw plate. 

*How to finish it using end caps or cone tips.  *Both single and double knit Viking Chains.

 

You'll make a beautiful finished piece to display your pendants, focals, or large holed beads on.  

The final project you take home will be either a necklace or a bracelet, depending on how fast you work and

how much time we have (if necessary, I'll be available after class hours to help people put the finishing touches

on the chains and answer any questions). You'll be amazed how easy it is to make this!

                                                                                       
Tools needed : Just your Hands! All else will be provided in kit. Big holed beads are not needed, but can be brought to accent the chain. 


 Cost per student : Approx $15.00 to cover draw plate, copper wire and dowel 

 


Dichroic Etching & Dicro-Slide with Sue Wilson                                      CLASS #VT-01


Skill Level: Beginning/ Glass cutting exp. helpful!




 


This year were turning up the heat!  We will manipulate dichro using several methods including, Dremel, liquid and cream etching solution, masking with various materials, and Dicro Slide.  The pieces will be fired, or pre-fused, for smooth application of the pieces to your paperweight or other hot shop items.  This will add fire to any work of art.  You should be able to produce about 2-4 designs in class depending on complexity of your pieces!


 


Tools needed : Just your Hands, rest is provided (glass cutter, dremels, x-acto knives, punches)


 



 


Fused Glass pendants with Vanessa Tamarin                                                     CLASS # VT-02   


Skill Level: Beginning/ Glass cutting exp. helpful!




 


Make beautiful fused glass pendants!  It is easy and fun to make fused glass art jewelry.  In this class we will learn how to make fused cabs to wire wrap or put a bail on.  We will also design pendants to be fired with a fiber paper channel for instant hanging.  We will cut and grind glass, drill holes with a dremel tool and grind a groove using a jewelry bit.  This will give you a variety of skills to make many styles of jewelry


Tools needed: Glass cutter, Running pliers, Grozers, Tweezers (We provide cheap cutters and pliers which work)


 


 



Kaiser Lee Board Class with TBA                                                                                      CLASS# TBA-01


Skill Level: Beginning



  SeaDragon tile by Deb Crowley


 


In this class you will make a slumped glass tile with a raised surface design. Create your own unique design by carving into Kaiser Lee Board.  Be amazed at the ease of creating beautiful custom glass pieces.  Each student will take home their Kaiser Lee Board that can be re-used for multiple pieces. KLB will open your eyes to a whole new world of fusing and slumping opportunities


Tools needed: Students need only bring their imaginations, all hand tools provided and you get to keep your mold too. An apron or change of clothes is suggested as carving the KLB can be a bit messy!


 







Bead Embroidered Bracelet or Pendant   with Hannah Rosner      Class# HR-02



 


 


In this class we make a pendant or bracelet using a lampwork glass bead as a centerpiece.  Students should be comfortable threading a needle, but otherwise we'll go over everything in class.  The pendant will be close to complete, the bracelet will need a bit more time! 

 

Tools Needed:  Reading Glasses if needed!



Kit Prices:

Pendant:  $20.00

Bracelet:  $65.00-$85.00 depending on which you choose (multiples will be available)


 


 

FACETING YOUR LAMPWORK BEADS WITH   TBA                                        CLASS # TBA-02

Skill Level: Beginning



          Beads by Deb Crowley 


 


Learn to facet glass through 5 different grits to reveal gorgeous interiors!  Facet up to 3 windows in a bead you bring with you or make
at the event!


Tools needed : Just your Hands AND SOME PRE-MADE LARGE BEADS WITH HIDDEN BEAUTY INSIDE!


 


 


 

FORM & FACE  PART B  with Josh Mazet                                                                Class # JM-03


 

Skill Level: Beginning, must have taken part A class!




 


Learn to facet glass through 5 different grits to reveal gorgeous
interiors!  Facet up to 3 windows in a bead you bring with you or make
at the event!


Tools needed : Just your Hands and pre-made glass from part A of Form and Facet, find the HIDDEN BEAUTY INSIDE!


 


 


Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Beginning Class - with  Bernie Hardesty Filemyr                           Class # BHF-01

Skill Level: Beginning

 



Learn basic Precious Metal Clay (PMC) techniques incorporating textured molds and natural elements and/or glass. You are guided to design, create and finish your first individual projects (earrings, charms, or pendants) with this exciting versatile medium.


Tools Included:  Basic tools, 1 pack of metal clay per person, shared slip & syring (per 2 people) provided with class fee of $65.00

Full kits optional (student price $35.00) available for purchase separately

Tools Needed:  Magnifiers if needed!  Your Creativity!



Rings and Findings Metal Clay Class     with Bernie Hardesty Filemyr                                Class # BHF-03

Skill Level:  Intermediate/Advanced - Current experience with lump clay required



 


Learn to design, shape, texture and to calculate for sizing a unique ring of Metal Clay. Learn techniques to fabricate your own Toggles, Bead Caps, Spacer Beads that will allow you to bring your own style to your jewelry from start to finish.


Tools Included:  Basic tools, 1 Pack of metal clay per person, shared slip & syringe (per 2 people) provided with class fee of $65.00.  

Full kits optional (student price $35.00) avaliable for purchase separately

Tools Needed:  Magnifiers if needed!!  YOur Creativity!  If you already have a favorite tool bring it with you!


 

EASY Beadwoven Wire Crochet with Doretha Jones                                                      CLASS #DJ-03


Skill Level: Beginning



 


You aren't going to believe how easy yet effective this technique is for making a WOW over the top necklace.  This necklace is a beautiful backdrop for lampwork, either with a lampwork focal hanging from the middle of the necklace, or putting lampwork interwoven into the necklace.  This is one of my TOP sellers at juried fine art and craft shows.  Every necklace ends up being it's own individual work of art.  I expect that in the 1/2 day class all of the students will complete their necklace and walk out with it on! 


Tools needed included in kit below.


 


Kit fee: $35-40 to cover materials, bead soup mix, gold filled or fine silver wire, clasp, crochet hook
Beginners welcome! It's easy!


 


 


Stained Glass Brilliants! Sparklers! Whimsies! with Jackie Marr                      CLASS #JM-01


Skill Level: Beginning



 


 


Have you ever wanted to learn to make stained glass windows?Light catchers? In this mini workshop you can choose from patterns which I will provide or design your own. I will teach you how to work safely with glass , cut basic shapes , grind for perfect fit, wrap with copper foil, solder and patina and polish your project. You will have a variety of colors, clears, jewels, and bevels to choose from. Projects will be about 8" square or 8"round.  You will be able to take this lesson and run with it if you want to create bigger and better things!


Tools needed are a $10 use charge to instructor, all supplies will be provided by Glass Stock.


 


Kit fee: $10




Wire Wrap with Vanessa Tamarin                                                             Class #VT-03


Skill Level: Beginner


 



 


 


Learning how enhance your fused cabs or beads with smooth wire techniques.


Tools Needed:   Wire cutters and chain nose pliers, others may be available for use during class

 




Fusing FineSilver             with Marie  Carter                                                            Class #MC-01


Skill Level: Beginner



Learn how to use a microbutane torch to fuse fine silver links and also to make a toggle clasp.  We will make a bracelet in class.

 

Kit fee: 30.00

Tools Needed: TBA

 


 



Peyote Seed Bead Bracelet with Marie Cutter                                                              Class #MC-02


Skill Level: Beginner



Embellished Peyote Band Bracelet

Use peyote stitch to make a bracelet band and then learn different embellishment techniques to dress it up.  You can use lampwork beads (flat discs or flowers work best) on top, add fringe, loops, etc. and make it your own.

Kit fee: 20.00
Tools Needed: TBA