CLASSES!!!!
When you sign up for a class a list of tool you need to bring will be emailed to you. All classes must be paid for in advance. Camping is available on our property at no charge.
Summer 2008 Class Schedule
descriptions below dates
Email for registration tobkpottery@aol.com
1. Beginning Glass Fusing – 1 Day Workshop $260.00
June 6th – Friday
July 11th –Friday FULL Waitlisted
Aug 18th – Monday -
2. Deep Glass Fusing and Pattern Bars – 2 Day Workshop $375.
June 21st and June 22nd Sat and Sun
3. Sconces 1 Day Workshop $225.00
June 20th Friday
4. Pot Melts 2 Day Workshop $375.00
June 9th and 10th Monday and Tuesday Full - waitlisted
July 19th and 20th Sat and Sunday
5. Bodice Class – One on One Class 2 Days $450.00
Call to schedule this class
6. Enhance Your Glass with Stamping $275.00 One Day
June 8th Sunday
July 13 Sunday Full Waitlisted
Aug 20th Wed.
7. Using Glass Powders 1 Day Workshop $250.00
June 7th Saturday
July 12th Saturday Full Waitlisted
Aug 19th Tuesday
8. Wish Upon a Glass Star (3 Hour Evening Class $150.00)
June 7th 6:30 to 9:30 PM
July 12th 6:30-9:30 PM waitlisted
August 19th 6:30-9:30 PM
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Classes by Dates: June 2008 Classes |
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| June 6 - Beginning Glass Fusing - Full Day |
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| June 7 - Using Glass Powders - Full Day |
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| June 7 (Evening) - Wish Upon A Glass Star - 3 hours |
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| June 8 - Enhance Your Glass With Stamping - full Day |
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| June 9th and 10th - Pot Melts - 2 Days -Full waitlisted |
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| June 20 - Sconces - - Full Day |
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| June 21 and 22 - Deep Glass Fusing and Pattern Bars - 2 Full Days |
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| July 11 -Waitlisted Beginning Glass Fusing - Full Day |
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| July 12 -waitlisted Using Glass Powders - Full Day July 12 waitlisted (Evening) - Wish Upon A Glass Star waitlisted |
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| July 13 -waitlisted Enhance Your Glass With Stamping - Full Day |
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| July 19 and 20 - Pot Melts - 2 Full Days |
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| August 18 - Beginning Glass Fusing - Full Day |
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| August 19 - Using Glass Powders - Full Day August 19 - (Evening) - Wish Upon A Glass Star |
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| August 20 - Enhance Your Glass With Stamping - Full Day |
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Beginning Glass Fusing (One Day workshop $260.00 This class must be taken before attending any of the other workshops unless you have fusing experience and are approved ahead of time.
In this full day class you will learn all the fundamentals of the process including use of tools, equipment, varieties of fusible glass, techniques and explanation of the fused glass process. Each student will have the opportunity to create pieces that will be available for pickup after they have been fired in the kilns.
Class is 9AM to 5PM - Lunch will be served (included in the fee) on the deck in the redwoods and Bonny Doon Wine will be served at 3PM break. This class will take you from start to finish in the process of glass fusing. No previous knowledge is needed. You will learn in one day all you need to know to understand glass fusing!!! A very fun day!! Bring friends and make a party of it!!!!!
Deep Glass Fusing and Pattern Bars
(2 Day workshop) $375.00
Day 1 (9AM to 5PM)
Learn to make a variety of pattern bars (layers of glass in special patterns) that will be used the following class day after we slice them on a tile saw.You will also learn how to use stainless steel forms to make deep glass 1/2" to ¾” pieces. You will have the opportunity to fuse a deep glass creation in a stainless steel ring.
Day 2 (11AM to 5 PM)
On day 2 you will be slicing up your pattern bar pieces on a wet saw and learning about the many techniques for using them. You will be able to take home all of your pieces to use in your own studio after preparing them.
There will be a demo of combing a pattern bar and also how to make pot melt pattern bars.You will also finish the edges on you deep glass piece to prepare it for slumping while learning how to use cold working equipment. You will learn the use of a large lap grinder in this cold working process.
This class will go over firing schedules, annealing, and other problems associated with thick class firing. It is information filled and is for experienced fusers only.
Sconces (one day workshop $225.00)
Each student will have the opportunity to make a pair of sconces using molds from bullseye.Full day 9AM to 5PM Lunch and wine served
The hardware for the sconces will be available for purchase for wholesale prices.
In this class we will also go over firing schedules, annealing and other issues in making scones beautiful. You will also be shown how to make hanging pendants in the drop ring method.
The finished sconces will be available to pick up or shipping within a week of the class.
Pot Melts -(2 day workshop $375.00)
Day 1 - 9Am to 5PM
Day 2 - 9AM to 4PM
One of my favorites is making pot melts.....learn to use your scrap glass making the most beautiful glass. This is a 2 day class so that on the first day everyone can make a potmelt learning how to place your glass for the ultimate melts. Othe second day cold work it and learn different processes to finish it off. You will take home your own pot for future use and your finished piece will be ready a few days after class and can be shipped to you.
On the afternoon of the first day we will also explore combing with a demonstration.
Each student will also be able to make a
series of test tiles trying out some different techniques as time allows.
Full day 9AM to 5PM Lunch and wine served
Bodice Class ($450 two days 10-5 next day 12-5)
Learn to make a glass bodice using my mold. I will teach you how to make your own bodice mold but we will not have time to make it in class. You will then have the full day to make your own bodice and get it into the kiln for firing. Many choices of glass to use. Dichroics extra.
This class is limited to 3 students and you must have good cutting glass skills but no further experience is required. One on one is available for this class.
Enhance Your Glass With Stamping
(One Day Class 9AM to 5 PM $275.00)
In this class you will learn how to use rubber stamps and high fire glass enamels to enhance your fused glass work. Stamping can add a whole new dimension to your glass. This is a hands on class where you will make sample tiles to take with you and a lot of knowledge!We will be using different micas with stamping to add an extra element of beauty! It is also a great class to add to your repertoire for classes for your own store.
In this class we will also use the Morton system with stamping to create great ideas for pieces!
Using Glass Powders (1 Day $250.00)
In this workshop you will learn how to use fine glass powders in the designs of your fused glass. Learn how to use stencils including making your own. We will cover a variety of techniques unique to glass powders, including color blending and shading , sgrafitto, combing and feathering, and fine line work. This is a fun filled fast paced day. You will take home sample tiles which you have made and a piece that you have created using the methods you learn. This will be ready for pick up the following day.
Wish Upon A Star ($150.00 3 hour evening class)In this class you will learn how to make perfect geometric thick glass stars. They can be integrated into many projects or used and hung alone. In this session you will use elements such as stamping, micas and paints. A fun way to spend an evening!
Local Accomodations
Roadhouse Inn, Davenport
4 Miles from studio on the Coast Road
Also known as The Davenport Roadhouse
831-426-8801 email innkeeper@davenportroadhouse.com
www.davenportroadhouse.com
Mission Inn in Santa Cruz
www.mission-inn.com
800-895-5455
Typical clean motel with continental breakfast
12 miles from studio
Camping on our property – no charge
No fires allowed – rest room available
7 acre redwood forest – camping on lawn area by house facilities
5657 Bonny Doon Road
