Lampwork Glass Beads
The BEGINNERS CLASS covers working with
the torch, understanding oxygen and propane tank safety, the making of simple lampwork
beads with an emphasis on centering and shape control, pulling stringers, polychrome
decoration and cleaning and finishing. Kate teaches glass work using either Italian rods
or stained glass scrap. The cost is $200 per day plus $20 materials fee.
The INTERMEDIATE CLASS begins by diagnosing the student's
work and attending to correcting any weaknesses. The student can then choose a direction
of interest. Kate teaches glass work using either Italian rods or stained glass scrap. The
cost is $200 per day plus $20 materials fee.
Wirework
The BEGINNERS CLASS covers learning to use
wireworking tools, understanding different gauges of wire and why they're used, studying
different findings available on the market and how to make them work in jewelry making,
relative to the size and weight of different beads. Students will learn to make simple
earrings and bar pins, and to combine beads with chain to make professional level jewelry.
The class is extremely interactive and Kate willingly shares her suppliers and contacts
with her pupils. The cost is $200 per day plus $20 materials fee.
The INTERMEDIATE CLASS begins by diagnosing the student's
work and attending to correcting any weaknesses. The student can then choose a direction
of interest. The emphasis of this class is on designing jewelry and ways to keep it
flexible and easy to wear and sell. Students will learn the classic Egyptian clasp, and
will make a piece of fairly intricate chain and bead jewelry. This class teaches the
student how to stabilize beads with varying sizes of holes so that the jewelry is elegant
and will last for generations. The cost is $200 per day plus $30 materials fee.
All classes are scheduled on an "as requested" basis and
are held in Kate's Bisbee studio. The use of studio tools is included. Students may bring
their own tools if desired.
Call Kate for information on accomodations in Bisbee.
Be prepared for a wonderful and amusing day!
For more information please contact Kate Drew-Wilkinson at beads@theriver.com