February 19 & 20, 2010  - Wayne Robbins
2-day Advanced lampworking class
“Understanding Sculptural Bead Forms in Soft Glass”
We will sculpt animal form beads, bodies, clothing and weird accessories. This class is to push the student beyond the normal round or smasher bead while having fun doing it.
Includes:           Cane making for details           
                        Flame and temperature control
                        Techniques and shape manipulation
Open format allowing student to explore the creative process with advanced techniques. It will not just be a monkey see, monkey do experience!
Member Fee $250 / Seats are limited

March 11th & 12th, 2010 Barbara Becker Simon.  
Amp up Your Beadmaking with Hollows, Stringer Control and Other Flights of Fancy. This class is intended to hone your lampworking skills and help you step up your beadmaking to the next level. Make hollows in a half dozen versions, make & control stringers and create rich surfaces using metals, reduction frit, enamels & dichroic glass.
Member price $225 (before THIS CLASS IS FULL)

April, 2010 - Kristina Logan
“Advanced Beadmaking – Dot Placement, Precision & Form”
Two separate, 2-day Advanced Lampworking classes.

This workshop is designed for people who would like to improve their beadmaking skills. A broad spectrum of techniques will be explained and demonstrated – various surface decorations, clear casing, working large beads and trouble shooting common mistakes and difficulties. Students will also be encouraged to concentrate on individual projects, ask questions and work towards defining their own specific style.
Member price $250 / THESE CLASSES ARE FULL

December 9-12, 2010 Trey Cornette will teach two, 2-day Advanced lampworking classes.

In this two day class we will explore some of the many possibilities with 104 coe glasses. Our canvas will be large scale tab and tube form beads upon which we will experiment with many types of decoration. I will demonstrate my methods for forming large beads, scrollwork application, millifiori floral canes, working with Reichenback 108 (raku), and others. I will demonstrate some of the beads I make, the processes involved and help you find your own patterns and styles using these methods. We will also learn how to pull our own Raku cane from the large kilo rods furnace workers use. There will be plenty of time reserved specifically for individual exploration and instruction. Bring your questions and ideas as the class will evolve around them.

$275 member price. Only a couple seats left.