Learn glass art at SCC on Sundays this fall
Salem Community College will offer noncredit glass workshops on select Sundays through Dec. 12. Classes are held in the state-of-the-art Paul J. Stankard Studio & Lab at the Samuel H. Jones Glass Education Center, Route 540 in Alloway. For more information, call (856) 935-3606 or e-mail gec@salemcc.edu.
Hand Casting (offered three times: Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12)
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. The class is held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $35 per casting.
Beadmaking Experience (scheduled twice: Oct. 24 and Nov. 21)
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. No experience is necessary. The class runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $110.
Holiday Glass Ornaments (offered three times: Oct. 3, Nov. 14 and Dec. 5)
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. Cost is $150. Taught by Dennis Briening, the class is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seed Bead-Weaving Boot Camp (Oct. 17)
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 focuses 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. Taught by Amy Blevins, the workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $110.
Beaded Holiday Ornament (Nov. 21)
Students create a beaded holiday ornament in this beginners-level seed bead-weaving workshop. Students should bring personal lighting, an extension cord, magnification and/or glasses, and sharp scissors. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the course is taught by Amy Blevins and costs $110.
Updated 9/24/10