LAMPWORK 1.5

INSTRUCTOR:  GEORGIA VAN ZYES

Have you already taken a beginner class and want to further refine or refresh your skills? This Beginner/Intermediate lampwork class is for you. This course is designed for those who have a basic understanding of lampworking and want to expand their techniques and creativity.  Join us for a journey into the art of lamp work bead making. Leave with beautiful beads and the knowledge to create more on your own. Cotton clothing, didymium glasses and closed-toe shoes are required.

What You'll Learn:

• Shaping Techniques: Master more complex shapes created with gravity and marvering or bead presses. Make encased beads and more.
• Surface Decoration: Explore the use of stringers, frit, enamels, and metallic foils to add texture and depth to your beads.
• Precision and Control: Improve your flame control and precision to enhance the quality and consistency of your beads.

Class Structure:

• Refresher and Safety Review: Overview of safety measures and equipment handling.
• Demonstrations: Step-by-step demonstrations of techniques by an experienced instructor accompanied by handouts.
• Hands-On-Practice: Ample studio time to practice and refine your beadmaking skills with individual guidance. You will work at your own propane/oxygen torch in our ventilated studio.
• Feedback and Review:  Constructive feedback sessions to help you improve and develop your technique.
• Prerequisites:  Completion of a beginner lampwork bead making class or equivalent experience is required.

Materials Provided for Use in Class:

• Glass rods (104 COE) in various colors are included in your class fee.
• Torches and fuel
• Mandrels and bead release
• Assorted tools and safety equipment. Didymium glasses are provided.
• Additional supplies needed for each project
• Handouts
    

Class Fee:  $100 includes everything you will need in class.

Prerequisites: Lampwork I

If you have any questions please contact me at gvanzyle@yahoo.com