TLD Core Instructors:

  Tammy L Deck 

Instructing Classes in: Weaving (Beginner ~ Advanced), Feltmaking (Beginner ~ Advanced) Textile Surface Design (Introductory classes)  Kids Classes (Girl Scout Activities), Soap Making, Candle Making, Bead Weaving Basics

About Tammy: She learned to sew from her mother when she was in 5th grade.  Learned to Knit in 6th grade and pursued all sewing classes available to her through high school.  She attended the fashion design program at Harper College in Palatine, IL and later transferred to Northern Illinois University where she received her degree and attended graduate level courses in Clothing & Textile Science together with Fiber Art.  She went on to open her own ArtWear business selling one-of-a-kind garments, jewelry and accessories.  She is the founder and owner of the TLD Design Center & Gallery.  Tammy also has training and experience in Lampwork Bead Making, Glass Fusing, Metal Smith Skills, Metal Clay, Polymer Clay and various beading techniques.

Julie Rose

Instructor and/or Facilitator for: 
Lampwork Glass Bead Making.  Beading techniques for beginners through "Bead Obsessed" levels.  "Creativity Continuum" and "Vision" Groups.  Creativity Focused  Workshops



About Julie:  She was first introduced to lampwork glass bead making here at the TLD Design Center and Gallery under the tutelage of Hannah Rosner. In addition to putting several hundred hours behind the torch, she has attended various advanced level classes with nationally recognized lampworkers such as: Mike Mangiafico,  Kate Fowle Meleney, "Tink", John Winters and most recently, Lauren Stump. Julie also has experience and training in: Knitting, Weaving, Silver Metal Clay, Metal Smithing, and Polymer Clay. Julie's Lampwork beads, finished Jewelry, and wearable Fiber pieces are available for purchase from our gallery and via her  "Goddess Gear"   label. Julie created custom wearable art pieces for the rock band, OPPERA, who toured with Pat Benatar during the summer of  2005. Julie regularly demonstrates lampworking while exhibiting and selling her work at various art festivals and bead shows in the Chicagoland area, California, Ohio and Pennsylvania. 

Patty Pulliam

Instructing Classes in:Polymer Clay (Beginner ~ Advanced), Crochet (Beginner ~ Advanced including beaded crochet ropes), Chain maille, Peyote Stitch (Beginner ~ Advanced)

About Patty:Current president of the "Chicago area Polymer Clay Guild".  Owner of "DesignWest" a graphic art company.

Janice J. Bailey  

Instructing Classes in:  Metal Smith (Beginner ~ Advanced), Chain Making, Techniques in Wire Work, Beginner level Bead/Pearl Stringing.

About Janice:  She has been a metal smith, jewelry artist and instructor for over 20 years.  Janice Bailey designs and sells under her own label, "JJB’s Silver & More".   Her graceful designs and high quality workmanship have made her a favorite designer in the Chicago arts scene. All of Janice’s work is hand made, unique and made with the finest quality sterling silver and include Semi-Precious Stones, Fused Glass and her own Lampwork Beads.             

JoAnn Deck  

Instructing Classes in: Quick Fabric Painting Techniques for Quilt & Fiber Artists

About JoAnn:Member of "PAQA - Professional Art Quilters Alliance", "Studio Art Quilters Association" and 
Exhibits Co-ordinator for the "Plainfield Art League Gallery".

Click here to learn more about JoAnn and View Her Work

Joy Lavrencik 

Instructing Classes in: Textile Surface Design / Complex Cloth Techniques

About Joy:Member of "PAQA - Professional Art Quilters Alliance"

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