June 25

Saturday

Introduction to Fabulous Fused Glass

Jump into this exciting class to learn the basics of glass fusing. You’ll use dichroic glass to create many stunning cabochons to use along with PMC3 or to stand alone. You’ll also learn to create glass pendants ready for joining with your favorite beads, leather or chains.

Dichroic glass is specially designed to be worked in a kiln. The brilliantly colored dichroic glass is created through the application of a variety of metals, such as titanium and niobium, in a high temperature vacuum furnace. In this workshop you will learn the basics of fusing glass by creating several dichroic glass cabochons suitable for jewelry such as earrings, pendants or brooches. After preparation, your pieces are gradually heated to at least 1400°F, allowed to "melt together" for a specific period of time and then gradually cooled to room temperature. The finished product has more than one color, and the different colors can be seen when the glass is viewed from different angles.

This workshop is strictly limited to 8 participants. This class fills fast, make your reservation now!

Bring your lunch!

No prior experience necessary.

*Includes supplies, bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee, loaner tool kit.

Where:  Houston Heights Studio

When:  Saturday, June 25, 2011

Time:  10am-5pm

Cost:  $160

Registration deadline:  Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Deposit:  $100



June 26

Sunday

Precious Metals Clay - Cartouche Style Monogram Pendant

Monogrammed jewelry is becoming all the rage.

Why is this so popular? Monograms are in vogue because it gives people a thrill to look at an object and have it proudly declaring that it is theirs.

Creating one of these pieces of jewelry is fun and easy. These pendants also make great gifts. Join us for this fun filled class.

PMC is a revolutionary clay-like compound that can be molded, shaped, stamped & easily manipulated to create beautiful necklaces, beads, earrings, brooches, charms & much more. After the organic binders are fired away in a kiln or by torch, the finished pieces assay to 99% Pure Silver that can be sanded, soldered, colored and polished like conventional materials.

Working with PMC is EASY, requires no fancy tools, no prior art experience or artistic talent. It is pure creative fun that yields with professional quality results! It is an amazing and versatile medium.

Class is limited to 8 participants.

Bring your lunch!

No experience is necessary. Open to all levels.

*Includes supplies, bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee, loaner tool kit.

Where:  Houston Heights Studio

When:  Sunday, June 26, 2011

Time:  10am-2pm

Cost:  $130

Registration deadline:  June 24, 2011

Deposit:  $65