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Workshops -- Summer 2008
Beginning Glass Beads
Patsy Monk
S1: Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, 10am to 4pm
S2: Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27, 10am to 4pm
Levels 1-3
Course code 577
This 2-day workshop is for anyone interested in creating colorful, unique, glass beads for the first time. Using a Hot Head torch and Mapp gas, you will the fundamental concepts of glass bead fabrication, including safety, melting and applying glass to a mandrel, pulling stringers for dots and making round beads. We'll discuss a variety of fun and interesting ways to use our beads. Beads from Day 1 will anneal overnight and be returned on Day 2. Beads made on Day 2 will anneal following the workshop and be returned to students through the Arts Center or by mail.
Materials: All necessary tools will be loaned for class use. Students must bring at least 1 tank of Mapp gas (available from Lowe's, Home Depot or Wal-Mart; approximately $7-$8). A second tank may be necessary for Day 2.
Please bring your lunch both days.
Materials list available before class
Materials Fee: $10
Tuition $120 members, $150 nonmembers
Beads, Buttons and More!
Patsy Monk
S2: Saturday, August 16, 10am to 5pm
Levels 3-5
Course code 579
Students must be capable of making glass beads using a torch and Mapp gas safely and efficiently. Expand your basic knowledge to include melting and flattening glass rods and then applying dots and stringers to the "pad". You'll use a punty and wire to complete the piece. Glass items will not be annealed by the instructor, unless the student does not have access to such a kiln. Work will be returned to students through the Arts Center or by mail.
Materials list available before class
Tuition $120 members, $150 nonmembers
Advanced Glass Beads: Wheels
Patsy Monk
Saturday, August 30, 10am to 4pm
Levels 3-5
Course code 578
Expand your basic knowledge of glass bead making to include wheels, dots and inside-out beads. Students must be capable of safely and efficiently making glass beads using a torch and Mapp gas. Beads will not be annealed by the instructor unless the student does not have access to such a kiln. Beads will be returned to students through the Arts Center or by mail. A fiber blanket will be provided by the instructor for class use. Please bring your lunch for both days.
Materials list available before class
Materials fee: $5
Tuition $120, $150
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Registration Information
Session Dates
Summer Session I
June 9 - July 20
Summer Session II
July 28 - September 7
Forms
Registration Form (.pdf)
Registration Form (.html)
Guide to Skill Levels
Level 1: Beginners
Student has no skill in the medium
Level 2
Student has some minimal experience in the medium
Level 3: Intermediate
Student has knowledge of basic skills in the medium
Level 4: Advanced
Student has knowledge of and has had previous instruction in the medium
Level 5: Professional Level
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