Beadmaker Buddy-Up A get-together for members and lampwork students who have done a Guild Bead Making course to share their glass bead torching experiences including latest triumphs and challenges. This group is the place to seek advice or impart tips and information with others who torch. Bring your beads and questions. Suggest a topic for…
A 2.5 day event occurring on Saturday 8 June, 9:30am to 4:00pm, Sunday 9 June, 9:30am to 4:00pm, and finishing Sunday 16 June, 9:30am to 12:30pm. Enrolment in this series is not available after the course begins.
Two-day mosaic workshop where students will use a range of coloured art glass to create a unique interpretation of the seasonal changes of a leaf. On day 1, learn to use nippers to shape glass to fit into any space, creating the illusion of blending. Day 2, learn to mix and apply grout to your…
A 5-hour workshop on Sunday, 21 July 2024, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Enrolment is not available after the class begins.
A weekend course on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024, 9:30am to 4:00pm. Enrolment is not available after the class begins.
Leadlighting and Copperfoil - Intermediate / Advanced Tutor: Jenny Keys Continue in class environment with a tutor available for assistance. You might work on a leadlight or copperfoil project, repair a leadlight window or even your next panel lamp. Materials are not included in cost and will need to be purchased separately. Projects are of…
Beadmaker Buddy-Up - Frit A get-together for members and lampwork students who have done a Guild Bead Making course to share their glass bead torching experiences including latest triumphs and challenges. This group is the place to seek advice or impart tips and information with others who torch. Bring your beads and questions. Suggest a…
Two-day mosaic workshop where students will use a range of coloured art glass to create a unique interpretation of the seasonal changes of a leaf. On day 1, learn to use nippers to shape glass to fit into any space, creating the illusion of blending. Day 2, learn to mix and apply grout to your…
Sculpting a Pal Tiya Bird Tutor: Cheryl Hann-Woodlock Create a wonderful hand-sculpted bird which can be decorative or kept smooth and simple to allow mosaic application. Students will be shown a variety of construction techniques and sculpting techniques to achieve great results. Numbers: Minimum 7 Maximum 10 Prerequisite: Guild membership. While no sculpting experience is…
Making a Pal Tiya Bird Bath Tutor: Cheryl Hann-Woodlock Learn to make a unique Pal Tiya birdbath that will look perfect in any garden. Students will learn to prepare forms for Pal Tiya application as well as a variety of decorating techniques. A perfect workshop for garden enthusiasts. Note: Students are to supply their own…
Glass Bead Making Extension - Shapes and Decoration Tutor: Vicki Beldan This course will cover more bead shapes, making Fritzies, using molds, rollers and presses as well as additional designs with dots and stringers. There will also be instruction on the use of the Guild's kiln for batch annealing. Numbers: Minimum 3, Maximum 5 Prerequisite: Some…
Making a Pal Tiya Totem Pole Tutor: Cheryl Hann-Woodlock Learn to make a unique Pal Tiya totem pole which you can mosaic to stand alone in your garden or be combined with the bird bath and your bird. A perfect statue to enhance a garden space and attract native birds. Prerequisite: Guild membership. While no…
Beadmaker Buddy-Up - Working with Gravity A get-together for members and lampwork students who have done a Guild Bead Making course to share their glass bead torching experiences including latest triumphs and challenges. This group is the place to seek advice or impart tips and information with others who torch. Bring your beads and questions.…
Leadlight & Copperfoiling - Beginners Tutor: Ian Dymock A comprehensive course teaching skills and techniques necessary to continue onto advanced leadlight or copperfoil projects such as larger leadlight window panels incorporating intricate copperfoiled designs. Course includes glass scoring, cutting, safety, use of tools and pattern design. Tutor will provide a selection of designs suitable for…
Leadlighting and Copperfoil - Intermediate / Advanced Tutor: Jenny Keys Continue in class environment with a tutor available for assistance. You might work on a leadlight or copperfoil project, repair a leadlight window or even your next panel lamp. Materials are not included in cost and will need to be purchased separately. Projects are of…
Tutor: Jenny Keys Choose from three lamp designs, or, you may choose your own simple pattern after discussion with, and agreement by, tutor. If you choose your own pattern, you may need to work in your own time to complete lamp. Numbers: Minimum 4, Maximum 8 Prerequisite: Guild membership and completion of Leadlight and Copper Foiling…
Glass Bead Making Extension - Twisties & Encasement Tutor: Vicki Beldan This course will cover making Twisties and canes and their application, as well as clear encasement of beads. There will also be instruction on the use of the Guild's kiln for batch annealing. Numbers: Minimum 3, Maximum 5 Prerequisite: Some experience necessary. Suitable for…
A 2.5 day event occurring on Saturday 7 Sept, 9:30am to 4:00pm, Sunday 8 Sept, 9:30am to 4:00pm, and finishing Sunday 15 Sept, 9:30am to 12:30pm. Enrolment in this series is not available after the course begins.
Glass Bead Making - Beginners Tutor: Vicki Beldan Day 1: Introduction to lampworking tools and equipment; safety requirements, use of hothead torch as well as instruction on how to make your own glass beads. You will have time to practice this new skill with various bead shapes. Day 2: Learn to pull glass stringers; how…
