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marver glass beadmaking bead making lampwork art glass beads beginner beginning class
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Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Learn the basics of glass bead making during this day-long workshop. Basic skills will be demonstrated and practiced by students such as: basic bead making, using multiple colors, pulling stringers, applying lines and dots, and shaping. We work with Italian glass rods which come in a fabulous range of colors. General safety guidelines and suggestions for home work spaces will be discussed.
Each student receives basic start-up equipment and torch -- to keep! (For those people who already own their own equipment, the class fee is $110. We will still provide a selection of glass. To register, use the button shown below... all others, use the button at the top.)
You can go home that night and make more beads!! We teach using the HOT HEAD TORCH -- specifically designed for lampworking -- which is economical, straight forward and easy to incorporate into your home environment. Beads will need to cool down slowly... so plan to come in the next time our studio is open to retrieve them.
Suggested reading: Making Glass Beads by Cindy Jenkins and The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking by Kimberly Adams. We carry a full line of glass rods, enamels, frits, books and tools for lampworking so you can purchase any additional items you may need.
We accept *mature* kids, age 12 and up, when they take the class with an adult (ask for our special price) and prior approval by one of our lampworking staff members. (Please schedule 1 week in advance to have your child meet with us prior to registering for this class). Age 16 and up may take the class alone. We do require a signed release for all students regardless of age.
Click the button to view class in session and glass items made on a HotHead torch.
Class fee covers a selection of glass and the following equipment to keep: 10 mandrels, a HotHead torch, graphite paddle, tweezers, probe, and bead release. (If you've got this equipment, bring it to class. Use the registration button shown below.)
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All students need to bring a 1 lb can of brazing fuel (not propane... available at Home Depot and
Ace Hardware sold in a bright yellow can near the pipe fitting torches),
a large metal cookie sheet (or other
flame proof surface) and
an x-large coffee can (or similar sized metal container) full of sand.
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There will be a lunch break so bring a sack lunch or plan to visit a local restaurant.
Date:
May 25, 2013 **
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 6pm
Fee:
$195
~or~
Date:
June 30, 2013 **
Meets:
Sunday, 11am to 6pm
Fee:
$195
~or~
Date:
July 14, 2013 **
Meets:
Sunday, 11am to 6pm
Fee:
$195
** If multiple dates appear, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
This is the registration button if you have your own equipment.
Critter beads by a student (lampworking for 2 months!!!) (Results not typical.)
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(L to R) Christine, Debbie, Tracey & Terri
Mark your calendars! Meet with us on the second Thursday of every month to practice your lampworking skills. This is a great opportunity to get together to make beads -- like we need an excuse! -- and to reinforce skills learned in your classes. All lampworkers are welcome -- provided that you have learned skills covered in our beginner beadmaking class. A Coach will be on hand to trouble shoot and demo as needed. Open to anyone who has their own equipment and tank of gas. Although you do not have to come right at 6 and you don't have to stay until 9, we do ask that you register 48 hours in advance, as we can only accommodate 8 torches. If you'd like to try out a dual system torch... please request ahead (additional $15 fee applies to use exclusively during this session)
Date:
May 9, 2013
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$15
and then again....
Date:
June 13, 2013
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$15
and then again....
Date:
July 11, 2013
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 9pm
Fee:
$15
(Front to Back) Pamela, Tracy, Vicky & Andrea
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
During the first portion of this class, students will expand upon the stringers learned in the basic class and move on to twisties. Twisties are stringers which are comprised of two or more colors twisted into a cane. When applied to beads, they create fabulous designs that look complex but are relatively easy to make. We will practice pulling and using basic stringers, then go on to learn silvered ivory stringers, basic twisties, and complex twisties. The second portion of the class focuses on controlling your dot techniques and will include dot placement, basic florals, bubble beads, and various dot distortion patterns.
Students should bring their torch, tools, glass and a new can of gas to class.
As always, glass and tools are available for purchase in the Design Center.
There will be a lunch break so bring a sack lunch or plan to visit a local restaurant.
Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking or equivalent
Suggested Reading: Making Glass Beads by Cindy Jenkins.
Date:
April 27, 2013
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$95
~or~
Date:
June 8, 2013
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$95
~or~
Date:
July 16, 2013
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$95
** If more than one date appears, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
In this class you will learn how to create beads with various items added to the bead, then encased with clear glass for fabulous effects. Basic encasing is taught and practiced. Some examples of inclusions are silver foil, silver wire, copper mesh, and millifiori. All these techniques require some competency in encasing, therefore encasing practice will take precedence. Later in the class, using frit, pixie dust, enamel powders, copper foil, reduction frit, baking soda and acid etching will be discussed.
Students should bring their torch, tools, glass and a new can of gas to class.
As always, glass and tools are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking or equivalent
Date:
July 18, 2013
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 6pm
Fee:
$110
(please call 630-963-9573 or email if interested in this class)
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Take your glass bead making to the next level by learning how to use heat control and simple tools to manipulate the glass. We will learn how to sculpt several different shapes, starting with a simple but pretty flower and moving up to more complex shapes such as goddesses and fish.
Students should bring their torch, tools, glass and a new can of gas to class.
As always, glass and tools are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking or equivalent
Date:
March 24, 2013
Meets:
Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$95
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Learn the secrets to making perfect hollow bead. Start with the basics of making disks, and proceed to connect the disks to form a hollow. Different styles will be explored as well as how the hollow form can be manipulated and reshaped. Blowing techniques are introduced that will come in handy for the Miniature Blown Vessels class. Additionally, we will make glass shards and explore ways of applying them to your work.
Students should bring their torch, tools, glass and a new can of gas to class.
As always, glass and tools are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking or equivalent
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email
if interested in this class)
Meets:
Sunday, 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Fee:
$65
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
No hot shop needed! Using many of the skills you already know, make miniature blown glass vessels
on your Hot Head torch! These tiny works of art can be hung from a chain or created with
feet to be displayed in your home. Perfect for holding perfume, essential
oils, or grains of sand!
Students should be very experienced using their Hot Head. If you are in
any doubt about your skill level, please attend the Hollow Beads and Intro to
blowing class and/or attend one of our Lamp-Lite Sessions --
Second Thursday of the month -- to have "the Coach" assess your
skill level. (Scroll up for info on Lamp-Lite Night). You know the drill by
now... bring your lampworking tools and healthy supply of glass (or buy some
here).
Special hollow mandrels supplied via class fee (yours to keep).
Students should bring their torch, tools, glass and a new can of gas to class.
As always, glass and tools are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email
if interested in this class)
Meets:
Saturday, Noon to 5pm
Fee:
$110
Instructor: Patty Pulliam
Tried beadmaking on the HotHead and think you may be interested in a dual fuel torch? Before you make the investment, take this 2-hour overview and try out an oxygen/propane torch. Patty will discuss the differences in the torch and fuel, what equipment is needed and how to hook it up, and give you a chance to melt some soft glass on a "Bobcat".
Limited to 2 students.
Students should bring their mandrels, tools and glass to class.
As always, glass and tools are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email
if interested in this class)
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 8pm
Fee:
$50
This class is all about Silver (well, copper too!) There are so many fabulous techniques and cool reactions with foils, wire, and the heavily silvered glasses that we needed to devote an entire class to it's use. While all of these techniques will transfer to a dual system torch, Julie Rose has found some reactions actually work better for her on a HotHead. Students should have already taken our intermediate level classes "Dots and Twisties" and "Inclusions, Tricks & Toys" or have competency in the skills we cover in those classes.
Bring your lampwork tools, glass, notebook and a new can of gas to class. Metals, enamel and glass kits are provided through class fee.
Suggested reading: Passing the Flame by Corina Tettinger
instructor's beads
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email
if interested in this class)
Meets:
Saturday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$100
Want to learn glass beadmaking... fast? Take our summer boot camp and spend five fun-filled days melting glass!
Start on Sunday with our Beginning Beadmaking Class for folks who've never made a bead before. Practice mastering beads shapes on Monday with our shaping Boot Camps: Rounds & Drops in the morning and Barrels, Tubes & Cubes in the afternoon. Enter the intermediate phase on Tuesday to learn more bead decorating techniques with our all day Dots, Twisties, Stringers & More class. Get some more practice on those shapes on Wednesday with more Boot Camps: Cones & Bicones in the Morning, and Using Presses & Shaping Tools in the afternoon. On Thursday, discover how to put stuff into and onto beads with another all day intermediate class: Inclusions.
You can pick and choose which classes you want to take or sign up for all of them using the button below and get a special price!
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10am to 1pm Glass Lampwork/ Flamework: Bead Shaping Boot Camp - Focus on Cones & Bi-Cones
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Date:
July 15, 2013
Meets:
Monday, 10am to 1pm
Fee:
$45
Date:
July 15, 2013
Meets:
Monday, 2pm to 5pm
Fee:
$45
Date:
July 17, 2013
Meets:
Wednesday, 10am to 1pm
Fee:
$45
Date:
July 17, 2013
Meets:
Wednesday, 2pm to 5pm
Fee:
$45
Instructor: Adam Goff
Many people have noticed and admired the glass ring Tammy has been wearing (constantly) for the past few years. This class is inspired by this ring. Adam Goff will lead the class in off mandrel techniques and kiln work necessary to create these rings that are free from bead release. Students should bring tools, glass and a new can of gas. There will be a lunch break and a couple other breaks and throughout the day. Prerequisite: Basic Techniques class and either Dots & Twisties or Inclusions classes... and a healthy amount of independent practice.
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email
if interested in this class)
Meets:
Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$95
Instructor: Adam Goff
Adam Goff will lead the class in off mandrel techniques and kiln work necessary to create shimmering glass pendants.... free from bead release. Students should bring tools, glass, hot head torch with your bulk tank hook up (please inquire about up-grading your hot head to bulk). Prerequisite: Basic Techniques class, Dots & Twisties and Inclusions classes... and a healthy amount of independent practice.
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email
if interested in this class)
Meets:
Sunday, 11am to 5pm
Fee:
$95
Students should have already taken our "Dots & Twisties" class and be comfortable with those skills. Bring all your tools, glass and a new can of gas. The Focus for this class is on making the canes, not using them, although your instructor will suggest various ways of using them. You can expect to go home with lots of pulled canes to play with. The class will cover the following: Frit Cane, Floral Cane, Ribbon Twist Cane, Rainbow Latticino and a few complex twist canes. There's only room for 8 in this special class, so please register early to guarantee your spot!
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email
if interested in this class)
Meets:
Monday, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Fee:
$65
We're doin' it all on a hothead! An Advanced Lampwork Class for students who are interested in creating florals. Freehand work will be discussed as well as the subtle color shading that makes organic work so beautiful. Demos of leaves and petals and a murrine cane for centers. We'll be working directly into a kiln during this sculptural class. Students once again should bring all their tools, glass (think floral colors...yellow, pink, white, purple and greens for leaves) and a new can of gas.
Date: tba
Meets: Monday, 6pm to 9pm
In this special 3 hour class we will introduce participants to sculptural beadmaking while creating fun and fanciful holiday-themed beads.
Students should bring their torch, tools, glass and a new can of gas to class.
As always, glass and tools are available for purchase in the Design Center.
Prerequisite: Beginning Beadmaking
Date:
December 2013 **
Meets:
Sunday, 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Fee:
$60
~and/or~
Date:
December 2013 **
Meets:
Saturday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Fee:
$60
** If multiple dates appear, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
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blowing students
WHAT?? Blown Glass Ornaments on a HOT HEAD??? Yes, it's true! Come and learn how it's done during this 2 1/2 hour class. Bring your lampworking equipment -- and your Crock Pot, too -- and a new can of gas. We will supply 4 "points" and decorative frit and stringers to use in class. Additional points and frit available separately. This glass is COE 90 and IS NOT compatible with your COE 104 beadmaking glass, so be careful not to mix them up!
Date:
December 2013 **
Meets:
Sunday, 10am to 12:30pm
Fee:
$60
~and/or~
Date:
December
2013 **
Meets:
Thursday, 6pm to 8:30pm
Fee:
$60
~and/or~
Date: December 2013 **
Time Just Changed! **** If multiple dates appear, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Join us for another special Lampworker's Saturday Night Lamp-lite event. ALL lampworkers are invited to join us. We are pleased to provide you an opportunity to try out a dual system by having our "Bobcat" torch set up. Bring all your usual tools and glass... please paint a band of your favorite color nail polish on your tools and the end of your mandrels so it will be easy for you to identify your own property. Bring beads to show and beads to swap along with a dish to pass. A TLD Lampworking staff person will be on hand to trouble shoot at each person's skill level. You do not have to come right at 6pm but we do ask that you register since we only have room for 8 people. ph: 630.963.9573
Date:
December 2013 (please call 630-963-9573
or email if interested in this class)
Meets:
Saturday, Starts at 5:30pm... goes until the last person is still standing.
(went to Midnight last time!)
Fee:
$15
Instructor: Staff
Is there a technique that seems to be eluding you? Confused why some things aren't flowing....work through your pesky issues with a TLD staff person there to support you. Did we fail to point out that you can get some quality bead making done in time for the holidays. Bring your lampworking equipment and a stash of glass to class. (you likely know the routine by now) Beginners through more advanced are welcome. Please register in advance as we only have 8 spaces available.
Date:
TBA
(please call 630-963-9573
or email if interested in this class)
Meets: Saturday,
5pm to ??
Instructor: Tammy Deck
Students will get a great introduction to the process of fusing glass during this 1 session class. Glass cutting will be taught, glass varieties and COE will be discussed, kiln use will be covered. Students will be shown how to build their own set of dichroic cabochons (1 pair for earrings and 1 larger for pendant) ready to begin firing by the 30 minute break. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in the kiln control and watch the full-fuse firing through the viewing window of our kiln. After the break, students will build a larger, pendant piece which will include a resist to create a horizontal stringing channel ready to be fired at by the end of class (all fused pieces may be picked up the Wednesday after class).
Materials and tool use provided through class fee. The cabochons created may be used in metal clay work, beaded over, wire wrapped or bezel set in one of our other classes. Smaller cabochons may simply be glued to earring posts or a pendant bail to create instant jewelry. Or, take our Metals 2 class to learn how to set your cabs in silver!
Date:
May 5, 2013 **
Meets:
Sunday, Noon to 5pm
Fee:
$75
~or~
Date:
TBA **
Meets:
Sunday, Noon to 5pm
Fee:
$75
** If multiple dates appear, please indicate which date you are registering for in the Paypal comments box.
Glass Twist by Tammy L Deck
Frit
Faced Fish Pendant and Miniature Blown Vessel by Julie Rose (instructor)
The items shown above were all created using the "Hot Head" torch and skills taught during our lampworking education series (and a bit of practice)
You may be asking yourself.....Will I
always need to stand when I make beads? The answer is no. We start
students out standing with the gas canister and torch supported in a can of sand
for several reasons...
1) The sand acts as an insulator to keep the can from
freezing which causes the pressure in the can to drop and give the impression that you are out of fuel.
2) Students are more likely to heat their glass rods
too quickly during the first class....causing little pieces to pop off. If
you are standing....there's no lap for the hot pieces to fall in.
3)
Students need to learn which posture is most comfortable for their individual
needs....perhaps a counter high stool is more comfortable than sitting on a
normal chair...plan to experiment with different torch and chair
positions. We will help evaluate your needs.
Student's beads after taking our beginner's class (these results
not typical!)
Larger beads / bracelet by Instructor: Julie Rose
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