lampwork
Nortel Manufacturing Limited presents… our first ever lampwork classes! No prior experience required but a liability waiver must be signed to participate. Equipment supplied by Nortel. www.nortelmfg.com
susan stortini is a glass bead artist that has been lamp working since 2001. Using glass as a media for creating mindful intent in her pieces, her work reflects a spiritual and creative approach to a very ancient art form. Initially self taught, she has studied under some of the most respected glass artists from Europe, Canada and the USA.
Lampworking: Give It a Try! (8) Beginner
Always wanted to try it? Well this is your chance to get a taste of this fabulous art form. This mini session with demo is about making your own beads. It won’t be a Picasso, but you will know if bead making is something you want to explore. As this class involves the use of an open flame, please wear 100% natural fibre (cotton), non-flammable clothing. A liability waiver must be signed to participate. Premium Fee $10 includes materials and one admission ticket.
1.5 Hour Workshop – 014b1.5: Fri 4:30 to 6:00, 015b1.5: Fri 6:30 to 8:00, 016b1.5: Sat 4:30 to 6:00, 017b1.5: Sun 9:00 to 10:30, 018b1.5: Sun 11:00 to 12:30
Introduction to Glass Bead Making (8) Beginner
Come learn the basics of winding hot molten glass around a mandrel, classic bead shapes, placement of dots, pulling and using a stinger as you work on a Nortel® classic minor bench burner (a surface mix torch). Receive an overview of glass, tools, equipment and enjoy demonstrations on the use of silver foil, encasing and bead presses. Expect to take home (the next day – needs time to cool) a small amount of your own creations. As the class involves the use of an open flame, please wear 100% natural fibre (cotton), non-flammable clothing. Premium Fee $25 includes materials and one admission ticket.
3 Hour Workshop – 351c3: Fri 9:00 to 12:00, 352c3: Fri 1:00 to 4:00, 353c3: Sat 9:00 to 12:00, 354c3: Sat 1:00 to 4:00
zentangle
susan stortini is a certified Zentangle® teacher who has been tangling since she was a young girl. She was thrilled to learn the art and its philosophical importance from the founders themselves.
710c1.5 – Zentangle® (25) All Levels
Zentangle® is an easy to learn, relaxing and beautiful art form created by Rick Roberts (a flute maker, recording artist and Monk) and Maria Thomas (a renowned artist and calligrapher). Together they created a series of steps to allow one to easily experience the benefits of relaxed focus while creating beautiful art. Art journaling, scrapbooking, beading and textile applications are just some of the many ways to apply this art form. Come see what it’s all about, give it a try. You can do anything one stroke at a time™. Kit $8
1.5 Hour Workshop – Sun 1:00 to 2:30
It’s easy to register for classes. Simply click here for pricing info and call 1-800-291-2030 to register.