The Glassblowing Experience
Joel Bless, instructor
This hands-on workshop offers students a day of immersion in the centuries-old art of traditional glassblowing. Class begins with a discussion of safety followed by a demonstration of the basic steps in the glassblowing process. Students then will work one-on-one with an instructor blowing glass for themselves, learning how to gather, marver, blow, shape, and finish a piece. Each student will have several opportunities to work with the glass. This will be an unforgettable experience. Students should wear sneakers (no sandals), long sleeves and long pants (natural fibers are best) and bring sunglasses; long hair should be tied back. Exposure to heat will occur when blowing the glass. Directions will be mailed with confirmation.
CR411 Glasslight Studio, St. Peters 1 day Sat, 9 am to 5 pm, 4/26 $190 WAIT LIST
Glassblowing Paperweights
Joel Bless, instructor
This hands-on workshop offers students a day of immersion in the centuries-old art of traditional glassblowing. Class begins with a discussion of safety followed by a demonstration of the basic steps in the glassblowing process. Students then will work one-on-one with an instructor shaping glass for themselves, learning how to gather, color, shape and finish a paperweight. Each student will have several opportunities to work with the glass. Students should wear sneakers (no sandals), long sleeves and long pants (natural fibers are best) and bring sunglasses; long hair should be tied back. Exposure to heat will occur. Directions will be mailed with confirmations.
CR412 Glasslight Studio, St. Peters 1 day Sun, 9 am to 5 pm, 5/4 $190
Spring Living Wreath
Lillian Coates, instructor
Make the perfect gift for Mother's Day. Or do you need ideas for wedding centerpieces or spring decorating? The Living Wreath is created from fresh flowers that will grow from Spring to Summer on a beautiful wreath frame. This is an easy project for beginners. $15 floral fee due to instructor at first class.
CR426 Unionville H.S. 1 evening Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 4/29 $20 WAIT LIST
Garden of Eating - Herb Garden Basket
Lillian Coates, instructor
Make your own garden basket of edible fresh herbs and flowering plants. This not only looks good, it smells great! This makes the perfect gift for any occasion, or for someone who likes to cook and garden. This is a beautiful addition to your home - inside or outside. You will design and take home this lovely living garden that you can grow year around. Supply fee of $30 due the night of the class.
CR427 Unionville H.S. 1 evening Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/6 $20 WAIT LIST
Beginner Beaded Jewelry
Gina Beauvais, owner, Silver Wings Studio
Do you want to make your own beaded jewelry, but don't know where to begin? Make your own bracelet out of various beads and beading wire. Learn about all kinds of beads, sterling silver clasps, jewelry tools and findings. No experience necessary, but feel free to bring your previous creations to critique and discuss. Get one-on-one attention with an experienced teacher and working artist. Everyone leaves with one or more hand-made bracelets. Material fee (payable to instructor) ranges from $20-40 depending on bead choice.
CR432 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 4/29 $25
CR433 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/6 $25
CR434 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Wed, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/21 $25
All About Earrings
Gina Beauvais, owner, Silver Wings Studio
Have fun making your own earrings. Learn a simple looping technique using sterling head pins, wire cutters, and looping pliers. Examine the difference between kidney hooks, posts, and French hooks. Make at least 3 pairs of earrings. Material fee (payable to instructor) ranges from $12-35 depending on bead choice.
CR437 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Thu, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 4/24 $25 WAIT LIST
CR439 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Thu, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/22 $25
Earrings Intermediate
Gina Beauvais, owner, Silver Wings Studio
Learn noose wire wrapping to make earrings by using sterling wire. Learn how to link beads together, wire drop beads, and link to chain. You must know how to make simple loops for earrings or take the beginner class first. Material fee (payable to instructor) ranges from $12-35 depending on bead choice.
CR441 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Wed, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/7 $25
CR442 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/20 $25
Popular Jewelry Catalog Knock-offs
Gina Beauvais, owner, Silver Wings Studio
Study many popular jewelry catalogs to make your own necklace or bracelet for a fraction of the price. Don't pay shipping/handling and make your necklace/bracelet fit you just right. Beginner and advanced students all love this class! Learn to choose beads, string, size and crimp. Material fee (payable to instructor) ranges from $22-$55 depending on bead choice. You will make one necklace or two bracelets.
CR444 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Tue, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/13 $25
Hammered Sterling Links, Intermediate
Gina Beauvais, owner, Silver Wings Studio
Craft a unique necklace or bracelet by hammering sterling links to create stunning texture. Wire wrap beads to add pizazz and attach a clasp. Must have taken an earrings class. Material fee (payable to instructor) ranges from $20-$35 depending on bead choice.
CR446 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Thu, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/15 $25
Groovy Wrapped Pendant
Gina Beauvais, owner, Silver Wings Studio
Make your own pendant by cutting a groove into a cabochon (a flat-bottomed, domed gemstone). We will then wire-wrap the cabochon and create a bail. You will be able to choose glass or gemstones from a variety of shapes and sizes. All supplies are included in a $25 kit (payable to instructor). Hand tools are available to borrow. You can use this pendant in our beginner beaded jewelry class, and add beads to it for a beautiful necklace.
CR448 Silver Wings, Eagle 1 evening Wed, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 5/14 $25