Presented by: Nortel Manufacturing Limited – Back by popular demand! No prior experience required but a liability waiver must be signed to participate.
Susan Stortini
Susan Stortini is a glass bead artisan whose 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. www.stortinibeads.com
Becky Greenal
Becky Greenal first discovered hot glass in early 2008 after stumbling upon a lampwork bead class at Bavin Glassworks in Invermere, British Columbia.
She had always had a passion for colour and shape, but until this point had not found a media that felt like a natural fit. After taking the class where she learned to wind molten glass into wearable pieces of art, Becky became obsessed with glass. She found a position working in Bavin’s gallery and eventually started teaching the very class that had led to her obsession with glass.
Becky now resides in Ajax, Ontario and continues to create intricate glass beads over her torch. All of her beads are kiln annealed for strength and durability. She finds inspiring colour combinations and patterns everywhere, whether from nature or man made items like fabrics and prints. www.facebook.com/27Beads
Introduction to Glass Bead Making, Becky Greenal & Susan Stortini
Introduction to Glass Bead Making (8) Beginner
Come learn the basics of winding hot molten glass around a mandrel, creating 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 tab beads, 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
Class registration will begin in late July 2012. Watch for updates on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca