May 2012

Make It Now! In 20 Minutes Or Less!

Make reservations on certain Sunday afternoons and in 20 minutes or less, help one of our skilled glassblowers create a piece for you to take home.  Make It Now is a great way to experience hot glass up close without committing to a class. 

*Please call to reserve a time slot.

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SOFT FLAMEWORKED GLASS I

Learn how to use the torch to create your own soft glass beads and small sculptures!  

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Introduction to Fabric Painting

Do you want to create your own fabric? Fabric painting is an easy way to create original cloth for quilts, wearable art, and embroidery. Spend a few hours experimenting with Dye-Na-Flow, acrylic, and fabric paint using both wet and dry techniques. You will leave class with a better understanding of surface design and how colors work together, along with a stash of your own unique hand-painted fabrics. Supply list provided at registration.  Supply fee payable to instructor at class.

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Color Theory: Painting

Learn not only the characteristics of color but also pigment.  We will create a split primary color wheel to gain a thorough understanding of color mixing. This series of enjoyable exercises will open your eyes to color and relieve your frustrations in color mixing. This is a great refresher course for experienced painters or introductory course for beginners. The instructor teaches this class with Golden brand acrylic paints.

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INTRODUCTION TO SOFT FLAMEWORKED GLASS

This introduction will teach you the basics of soft glass flame work using Effetre colored glass rods.  With beads as the starting point, you will learn how to work safely and proficiently in the Flame Studio. Plenty of demonstrations along with time for making your own projects will give you the skills necessary to take advanced classes.

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Silver Clay Jewelry Workshop

Making things by hand nurtures us, connects us to our heritage and is green and frugal. Precious metal clay is an innovative (and recycled) material composed of particles of silver suspended in an organic binder. When fired, the binder burns away leaving a piece of pure silver. It is a fun and easy way to make handmade gifts for any occasion. An extensive collection of textures will be provided for creating one of a kind charms, pendants and earrings. Supply list provided at registration. Supply fee payable to instructor at class.

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Create Mandalas

Make original mandalas as a visual journaling exercise for self-expression and understanding. Poetry, music and guided visualization are springboards for accessing inner images which will take form on paper. Learn to create mandalas that symbolize and express your deepest being. All levels welcome.

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