Lisa St. Martin
Fri. & Sat. June 6 & 7 • Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm (with breaks) - (12 hours)

Level: Advanced Beginner
Maximum Class Size: 12
Class Fee: $475.00
Technique: Glass and Lampworking
 
Description: This two-day class will concentrate on the use of dichroic glass and fine-pure metals in lampworked beads. On the first day, students will dive into the mysteries of dichroic glass: what it is, how to purchase it, and how to successfully use it in the torch. They will then work with dichro on clear, colored, and textured glass, and learn how to create depth by layering colors and patterns. On the second day, students will be devoted to metals, such as copper, silver, and gold. They will work with leaf, wire, sheet, and mesh, adding inclusions, granulations, and more. Techniques of gold and silver fuming will be discussed and demonstrated with emphasis on safety. Students will also make several “must have” tools in class. Class involves the use of a torch with open flame and gases. Wear safety (didymium) glasses, cotton clothing, and closed-toe shoes. Tie long hair back.
 
Project will be completed in class.
 
Student must be at least 18 years old to register for this class.
 
Supplies to Bring: Small reclosable bag, small bowl, didymium or safety glasses, graphite marvers, personal lampworking tools, writing materials.
 
Materials in Kit: Assorted dichro glass, Moretti glass, use of mandrels, bead release, scissors and punches, metals (gold, silver, copper leaf, copper sheet, wire, mesh, and silver wire), clear and colored boro rods for tool making.
 
Limit: One seat per person per class.

This class is currently filled.