About the Workshops

This year from Sunday, June 3, through Tuesday, June 5, we are offering five Master Classes (with instruction from Sherry Serafini, Jackie Truty, Jennifer Geldard, Derek Lusk, and Tim McCreight), Fundamentals in Techniques sessions, and more than 100 intensive workshops for beginner to advanced jewelry makers. These in-depth sessions run from one to three days.

We’ve scheduled our workshops with longer hours than our general classes to give teachers more time to cover a variety of techniques or to focus on an advanced or complex technique. Workshops typically have fewer students in each session than our regular classes. This environment allows teachers to spend more time with each student.

General Education Classes

From Wednesday, June 6, to Sunday, June 10, students can choose from more than 500 general education classes. These classes run from three to six hours, allowing students to sample an assortment of subjects and still have time to shop. Longer classes include a break for shopping and lunch. Check the start and end times of your classes; they vary by the day of the week.

Workshop & Class Dates - Registration is now open Thursday, May 31, 2012 Friday, June 1, 2012 Saturday, June 2, 2012 Sunday, June 3, 2012 Monday, June 4, 2012 Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Thursday, June 7, 2012 Friday, June 8, 2012 Saturday, June 9, 2012 Sunday, June 10, 2012

All skill levels: Open to anyone.

Beginner: Not proficient with this type of work.

Intermediate: Has basic knowledge of the technique; is ready to learn stitch or skill variations.

Advanced: Has completed several projects using these techniques; is ready for a creative or technical challenge.

Skill levels for lampworking classes: Pay very close attention to the levels of lampworking and register for those matching your skill and experience level.

Beginner: Student has no prior experience working hot glass.

Advanced Beginner: Student has had an introductory class in hot-glass bead making on either a hot-head or dual-fuel torch and can make basic beads.

Intermediate: Student has experience in class and outside of class on a dual-fuel torch. Student should be able to readily form beads, and be able to work with stringers, as well as other simple decorating techniques.

Advanced: Student has considerable experience on a dual-fuel torch and can comfortably form a variety of bead shapes. Student should have an understanding of how to keep a form while decorating a bead and should be able to make stringers and apply them in a consistent manner.