Description: This class is devoted to assisting you in achieving your own unique bead and sculptural designs using nature as our inspiration. Demonstrations will include birds, butterflies, flowers, mushrooms and other surprises! Techniques will include assembling complex canes, color mixing and overlays, temperature control and precision stringer and dot application and placement.
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Twists, Disks, and Big Hole Beads – Heather Trimlett
The glass and history of Lauscha, Germany have long inspired the incredible work of Heather Trimlett, particularly with twisted cane. For nearly 25 years, she has developed and used designs with diverse textures, distinct application, and juxtaposition of color to create her intricate twist patterns. In this dynamic workshop, Heather will share her love of […]
Pipes and Prunts
Sam Meketon and Austin Hensley 3-day intensive with Austin Hensley and Sam Meketon of Proto-stamps. Stamps will be designed ahead of time, or on-site with the help of the instructors. Stamps will be cut on location and ready to use during studio/torch time. Stamp materials, clear glass, and lunches are included in the price of […]
Surf ‘N Turf, Quills, Scales, Feathers and Fur – Joy Munshower
Students will learn the fundamentals of sculpting glass beads in bas-relief with an emphasis on surface texture, detail and cane application. In this 5 day compilation of techniques, students will transverse the physical landscape from sea to land to sky, reexamining the details that define its inhabitants.
Glass and Yoga – Hethre Larivee
May 1 – 3, 2020 Explore the intersection of glass art, yoga, and meditation in this glassblowing retreat. This course includes a variety of flameworking techniques, including solid, and blown, to create glass mandalas, a circular visual representation of the universe. Students will be guided through morning flow and evening restorative yoga sessions, movement breaks and journaling moments […]
Color Magic – Lisa Fletcher
When you melt glass over glass, the sum of the colors can be unexpected and unique. All of the beads taught in this class will be made using layering techniques to achieve gorgeous color. Lots of Double Helix glass be combined with other glasses to create impressive effects. Of course, great color needs a great […]