Egyptian Coil Wire Bracelet
This beginners-level, wire-working class enables students to learn how to create spiral components from heavy gauge copper wire, texture each component, antique the piece with a chemical process and assemble components into a bracelet with a hidden clasp. Students should bring personal lighting, an extension cord, magnification and/or glasses, and rubber gloves.
Date: Sunday, September 12
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $110
Instructor: Amy Blevins
Hand Casting
Create a lasting memory in glass! Students (who do not need previous glass experience) simply make an imprint of their hand in a sandbox, add some color and pour molten glass into it. This workshop is a great experience in which the entire family can participate. All castings must be annealed, or cooled slowly, over night. The finished piece will be available for pick-up two days later. Offered four times:
Date: Sunday, September 12
Time: 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: $35 per casting
Date: Sunday, October 17
Time: 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: $35 per casting
Date: Sunday, November 14
Time: 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: $35 per casting
Date: Sunday, December 12
Time: 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: $35 per casting
Beadmaking Experience
This class utilizes soda lime, or soft glass, to create colorful beads on a mandrel with a torch. Students learn about basic safety in the studio and how to use the torch properly. Topics include pulling stringers, making twisties, making a basic bead on a mandrel, creating barrel beads, decorating with stringers, and finishing twisties and dots. Finished pieces can be picked up on a later date. No experience is necessary. Offered three times:
Date: Sunday, September 19
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $110
Date: Sunday, October 24
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $110
Date: November 21
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $110
Holiday Glass Ornaments
This workshop is a hands-on celebration of the tradition of glass holiday ornaments. The day begins with making clear and colored icicles, a fun way to become accustomed to hand techniques and the glassblowing torch. Sculptured ornaments such as snowmen and angels are demonstrated and made by the class. Group demonstrations and individual instruction assist participants through the experience. Hand-blown balls are the final project. This workshop is ideal for beginners through intermediate levels. All materials, tools and safety glasses are provided. Offered three times:
Date: Sunday, October 3
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $150
Instructor: Dennis Briening
Date: Sunday, November 14
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $150
Instructor: Dennis Briening
Date: Sunday, December 5
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $150
Instructor: Dennis Briening
Seed Bead-Weaving Boot Camp
This workshop is considered beginners-level for seed bead-weaving. Students learn three seed bead-weaving techniques: peyote stitch, ladder stitch and herringbone stitch. This class is focused on technique only, enabling students to complete projects post-class. Students should bring personal lighting, an extension cord, magnification and/or glasses, and sharp scissors.
Date: Sunday, October 17
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $110
Instructor: Amy Blevins
Beaded Holiday Ornament
Students create a beaded holiday ornament (draped cover). This workshop is considered beginners-level for seed bead-weaving. Students should bring personal lighting, an extension cord, magnification and/or glasses, and sharp scissors.
Date: Sunday, November 7
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $110
Instructor: Amy Blevins
Download registration form, or for more information call 856.935.3606 or e-mail kberry@salemcc.edu.
Download registration form, or for more information call 856.935.3606 or email kberry@salemcc.edu.