May 8-10 | $250 |
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Stained Glass
Sam Simms
Learn the copper foil and lead came techniques while creating stained glass panels. Cut, grind, foil and solder a variety of colored and textured glass. Beginning
Sam Simms: proprietor of Stained Glass Accessories in Antioch, TN; has created commissioned pieces and taught stained glass for 17 years. Contact: samsimms@mindspring.com; www.stainedglassaccessories.net
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May 15-17 | $250
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Heat & Stringer Control for Glass Beadmakers
Teresa Brittain
Go beyond basic beadmaking; learn to control the heat of your torch and produce well-shaped beads and create interesting effects. Experiment with various heat levels and stringer sizes to create very detailed stringer patterns, dots, filigree, scrollwork and more. Intermediate; Materials Fee $25, payable to instructor
Teresa Brittain: glass beadmaker for 13 years; member of several juried craft guilds; has been featured in several bead books. Contact: brittaintk@comcast.net; www.brittainbeads.com
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May 31-June 5 | $480
THIS WEEK ONLY
10% discount of workshop fee for participants 55+
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Stained Glass: The Basics
Lynn Smith
Learn the basic copper foil technique of stained glass. The class covers layout, cutting glass, foiling, soldering and framing. Beginning; Materials Fee $15-$75 (optional, based on use); payable to instructor
Lynn Smith: custom stained glass studio owner with 26 years experience; participates in numerous invitational shows. Contact: lynnsmith@dtccom.net
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June 7-12 | $480
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Playing with Fire: Beyond the Basic Bead
Terry Hale
Learn to create beads with unique shapes, using precious metal leaf and foil, form advanced “twisties,” practice basic glass sculpting and more! Learn the safety requirements for working over an open flame. Beginning-Intermediate; Materials Fee $75, payable to instructor
Terry Hale: owns Hale Fire Glass, a glass studio and art gallery in Madison, AL; represented by galleries throughout the Southeast. Contact: terry@halefireglass.com; www.halefireglass.com
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June 14-19 | $480 |
Slumping & Fusing:
Building Complexity in Kiln-Formed Glass
Brent Cole
Create imagery and pattern while developing large, intricate glass pieces. Explore the processes of powder drawing, murrine and sheet design. Learn to build complexity though simple processes. All skill levels; Materials Fee $15/per sheet of glass (optional)
Brent Cole: visiting assistant professor of glass/University of Miami; MFA/University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana; former Artist in Residence/Appalachian Center for Craft. Contact: bcole@miami.edu
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June 21-26 | $480 |
Glass Beadmaking for Beginners &
Advanced Beginners
Marjorie Langston
Experience the magic of glass beadmaking. Learn safety, the correct use of tools and equipment, annealing, winding a good basic bead, and a variety of surface decoration techniques. Beginning; Materials Fee $100, payable to instructor
Marjorie Langston: has taught beadmaking for 10 years through her private studio and various venues around the Southeast. Contact: mlangston00@aol.com
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July 5-10 | $600 |
Fun-Filled Flameworking
Shane Fero & Frederick Birkhill
The workshop includes beadmaking, small sculpture, core-forming and basic glassblowing techniques. Intermediate; Materials Fee $50, payable to instructors
Shane Fero: current president of the Glass Art Society; national and international lecturer/teacher; numerous awards; exhibits nationally. Contact: www.shanefero.net
Frederick Birkhill: lectures/teaches nationally and internationally; his work appears in national and international collections, publications and exhibitions. Contact: fbglass@chartermi.net
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July 12-17 | $600 |
Let’s Blow Some Glass
Jenny Knox Rocks & Ann Superstar Stenson
This is an energetic and exciting crash course in glassblowing designed for beginners and those who just need a little practice. All that is required is a desire to perspire and play with fire! Bring a great attitude! Beginning-Intermediate
Jenny Knox: BFA/TTU/Appalachian Center for Craft; coordinator of the New Orleans Creative Glass Institute; creates a production line for Hubi Mae Glass. Contact: jknox23@hotmail.com
Ann Stenson: Craft Certificate in Glass/Appalachian Center for Craft; specializes in blown and painted glassware. Contact: annstenson92673@msn.com
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July 19-24 | $600 |
Illustrate Your Life in Glass
Scott Darlington
Explore the logic and physics of glassmaking. Use the “bubble” sculpturally; cover solid and core sculpting, bit work, common and special situation punties, and garage work. Learn how to draw and dissect objects in order to make parts and assemble pieces into a final object. Intermediate
Scott Darlington: head of the glass program/Bowling Green State University in Ohio; MFA/Ohio State University; hot shop coordinator at Pilchuck for seven summers. Contact: scottydarlington@hotmail.com
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July 26-31 | $600 |
ABC’s of Hot Glass
Damon MacNaught
Learn the fundamentals of glassblowing and explore the versatility of glass. Begin by making paperweights and tumblers; apply these skills to create original work. Beginning
Damon MacNaught: MFA and former visiting instructor/University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana; owns/operates Bare Glass studio in Silver Point, TN; former Artist in Residence/Appalachian Center for Craft. Contact: dmacnaughty@yahoo.com; www.dmacnaught.com
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September 11-13 | $250 |
Getting Started in Stained Glass
Sharon Moyer
Create beautiful stained glass panels and suncatchers using the copper foil method. Learn techniques for cutting glass, beading solder seams, getting the perfect fit, and applying patina. Beginning-Intermediate
Sharon Moyer: stained glass artist for 17 years; is the proprietor of Stained Glass & More in Cookeville, TN. Contact: glassnut@glassandmore.biz
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September 18-20 | $250 |
Beautiful Glass Beads Quick!
Tony Prince
Immerse yourself in molten glass, painlessly. Learn to form a basic bead and explore numerous techniques for shaping, coloring, and finishing your miniature works of art. Beginning-Intermediate; Materials Fee $40-$80 (for glass rod, based on use), payable to instructor
Tony Prince: glass beadmaker and studio potter; teaches beadmaking at venues in the Southeast. Contact: approximato@yahoo.com
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