Lock Down

Trying to keep the pumpkin shenanigans contained to a crate aka "Pumpkin Jail"

Yep, More Pumpkins

More pumpkins... because 1 is never enough. 
I hope the hours of thoughtful planning, testing color combinations, and loving patience at the torch is reflected in each pumpkin. They are a work from my heart.

 

 

Fall 2016 Classes

Helping you become the Superhero in your personal Glass Adventure! The class syllabus for Fall 2016 is complete. We will be covering a variety of techniques and projects including: Coldworking, New Tips for Double Helix, Fine Tuning Dots and Stringer, New Halloween Designs, Fixing Mistakes: Saving Beads from Death by Quench Bowl... *sizzle*, and much more. Join me in fine tuning your superpower of taming molten glass!  

 List of Current Classes
 

Note: Heat vision not required... we have torches for that.

Evermore

A quick post before a new batch of CIM glass arrives for testing.  The lovely beads in Evermore feature Grumpy Bear, Cranberry, and Ginger.  Looking forward to playing with some lovely new Messy colors! 

Lollies

2014 Fall Early Bird Code

The 2014 Fall discount code for Mesa Arts Center is “Circus”.  The code will allow students registering for 2 Fall classes to receive 10% off the regular price.  It is only valid during the first week of registration.  Registration begins tomorrow, August 1st.  

**2014 Fall  Classes**

Flameworking: Intermediate to Advanced

Register online or by phone (480) 644-6500.

Mesa Arts Center Glass Studio on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 10pm

2 Class Sessions:
CAF14GL025-01  August 26th - October 14th (8 week class)
CAF13GL025-11  October 21st - December 16th (8 week class) 

Learn new techniques to design and create a variety of beads and off the mandrel projects.
As always, student demo requests are welcome!

A short list of the upcoming class syllabus and demonstrations:

Complex Floral Cane
Double Helix Silver Glass - Terra

Pumpkins and Gourds (CiM paperweight demo)

How to pick a Fall Themed Palette
Mesh: Copper, Brass, and Fine Silver

Landscape Focals

Fine Silver Foil:  Encasing and Surface Detail
The Basics of Stringers and Dots in Seasonal Themes
Lapidary Faceting with a Denver Lapping Machine
Flamework Cabochons and Cabochon Systems
Painting with Stringers

**2014 Fall Workshop**

Fall and Winter Workshop

 October 12th from 1pm to 5pm

Workshop Section:  CAF14GLW058-01

Register online or by phone (480) 644-6500.

The workshop combines a variety of designs from my Festive Fall and Winter Wonderland Workshops, along with new designs for 2014.  Let's welcome the holiday season by creating fun themed focals from

molten glass through use of various techniques!