Flameworking
Introduction to Flameworking
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Instructor: Liz Mears (author of Flameworking:
Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures & Functional Objects,
link
to see some of Liz' work)
Tuition: $300 (includes materials)
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
In this class students
will learn how to operate their torches and will learn
safety measures to be taken when working with oxygen/propane
torches. Beginning exercises will focus on the use of
gravity as a tool, making small solid objects from clear
glass, fusing solid joints, and applying simple surface
decoration with colored glass, powders, and frits. The
kiln will be introduced as a tool for holding and annealing.
These beginning exercises in solid glass will be followed
by an introduction to making simple objects using hollow
tubing. Parts which have been made will be incorporated
into a simple small sculpture.
Summer 2004 —
Introduction to Flameworking |
Course ID# |
Day & Time |
Course Dates |
FL01-M01 |
Mondays, 6:30-9:00
pm |
Aug 2, 9, 23,
30 (4 sessions, 2.5 hours per session) |
FL01-S01 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm |
Aug 28/29 (2 days,
5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch) |
FL01-W01 |
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00
pm |
Sep 1, 8, 22,
29 (4 sessions, 2.5 hours per session) |
FL01-U01 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm |
Sep 25 /26 (2
days, 5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch) |
Intermediate Flameworking
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Instructor: Liz Mears (author of Flameworking:
Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures & Functional Objects,
link
to see some of Liz' work)
Tuition: $300
(includes materials)
Prerequisite: Some experience
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Beginning experience
in flameworking is beneficial before taking this class.
This class will focus on the use of hollow tubing. We
will work on pulling points. More advanced topics: blown
objects, color inclusions in solid glass, surface color
on tubing, heat gradient as it relates to creating larger
sculpture, and fusing tubing to make joints.
Fall 2004 —
Intermediate Flameworking |
Course ID# |
Day & Time |
Session Dates |
FL02-S01 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Oct 9/10 (2 days,
5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch) |
Marbles, Pendants
& Solid Ornaments TOP
Instructor: Liz Mears
(author of Flameworking: Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures
& Functional Objects, link
to see some of Liz' work)
Tuition: $300
(includes materials)
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Previous experience is
not necessary. In this class students will learn how
to operate their torches. They will learn safety measures
to be taken when working with oxygen/propane torches.
The exercises in this class will focus on making marbles,
pendants for jewelry or shade pulls, and solid ornaments
such as icicles. We will use color both as surface decoration
and as inclusion in clear glass.
Fall 2004 —
Marbles, Pendants & Solid Ornaments |
Course ID# |
Day & Time |
Session Dates |
FL03-T01 |
Thursdays, 6:30-9:00
pm |
Oct 7, 14, 21,
28 (4 sessions, 2.5 hours per session) |
FL03-S01 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Oct 2 & 5
(2 days, 5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch)
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Create A Sculpture
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Instructor: Liz Mears
(author of Flameworking: Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures
& Functional Objects, link
to see some of Liz' work)
Tuition: $300
(includes materials)
Prerequisite: Some experience
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Some previous experience
is helpful. In this class we will concentrate on making
small parts from either solid glass or hollow tubing.
These parts can then be incorporated into a larger sculpture.
Each student will work independently to realize his/her
own vision led by assistance from and demonstrations
by the instructor. The holding kiln will be used as
a tool to enable students to work on a larger scale.
Fall 2004 —
Create A Sculpture |
Course ID# |
Day & Time |
Session Dates |
FL04-S01 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Oct 23 & 24
(2 days, 5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch)
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Focus On Color
Sculpture TOP
In this series of classes we will use colored glass
from various borosilicate color manufacturers as we
experiment with flame atmosphere and its effect on color
in both internal and external applications. We will
also become familiar with colors that "strike"
and those that are neutral as we create a sample color
chart. This class is designed to help you discover your
color palette preferences.
Instructor: Liz
Mears (author of Flameworking: Creating Glass Beads,
Sculptures & Functional Objects, link
to see some of Liz' work)
Tuition: $300
(includes materials)
Prerequisite: Some experience
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Fall 2004 —
Focus On Color |
Course ID# |
Day & Time |
Session Dates |
FL07-M01 |
Mondays &
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm |
Oct 6, 8, 13,
15 (4 sessions, 2.5 hours per session) |
Beadmaking (Beginning/Intermediate)
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These are combined classes are for both beginning and
intermediate level students. You will learn basic beadmaking,
as well as advanced techniques. Please wear comfortable
clothing (long-sleeved shirts and pants) made of natural
fiber and shoes that are closed.
Instructor: Lisa St. Martin
Tuition: $250 (includes materials)
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Fall 2004 —
Beadmaking (Beginning/ Intermediate) |
Course ID# |
Day & Time |
Session Dates |
BE01-S01 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:30am - 4:30pm |
Sep 18 / 19 (2
days, 5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch) |
BE01-S02 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:30am - 4:30pm |
Nov 6 / 7 (2 days,
5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch) |
BE01-S03 |
Saturday &
Sunday, 10:30am - 4:30pm |
Dec 11 /12 (2
days, 5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch) |
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Beadmaking
(Advanced) — Is This Glass? TOP
In this two-day workshop students will learn how to
combine enamels, ceramic overglazes, fuming, electroforming
and engraving to create a new look for beads.
Instructor: Kate Fowle Meleny
Tuition: $300 (includes materials)
Prerequisite: Some experience
Class Size: Limited to 10 students
Fall 2004 —
Beadmaking (Beginning/ Intermediate) |
Course ID# |
Day & Time |
Session Dates |
BE02-S01 |
Thursday &
Friday , 10 am - 4pm |
Nov 11/12 (2 days,
5 hours instruction, 1 hour for lunch) |
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