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Workshops — Winter/Spring 2009

Glass Cabochon Workshop

patsy monk

Saturday & Sunday, January 17-18, 10am to 4pm

Course code 577 • Levels 1-5

Learn to make glass cabochons on and off the mandrel. Create 'one of a kind' jewelry using peyote and netting techniques. Map/Pro gas will be used (bring 1 tank for class) and you must provide your own Hot Head Torch. Basic lampworking experience required.

Materials list
Materials Fee Payable to Instructor: $15
Tuition $120 members, $150 nonmembers

Beginning Glass Beads

patsy monk

Saturday & Sunday, February 14-15, 10am to 4pm

Course code 579 • Levels 1-5

Learn to create glass beads in this 2-day workshop using a Hot Head torch and Mapp gas. All necessary tools will be loaned for class use. Students will learn safety, melting and applying glass to a mandrel, pulling stringers for dots, and techniques for making round beads. Beads made on Saturday will be annealed by instructor and returned on Sunday. Additional beads made on Sunday will be annealed following the class and arrangements will be made to return to students.

Materials list
Materials Fee: $15
Tuition $120 members, $150 nonmembers

Make Your Own Egg Paperweight Workshop

Susan Gott

Saturday, April 4, 9am to noon

Course code 1302 • Levels 1-5

Just in time for Easter! You will get an overview of how to safely work with hot glass and a demonstration of paperweight making. With the instructor's guidance, you will color and shape your own paperweight. Every paperweight is unique and exciting! No experience necessary.

Materials and color included. After everyone takes a turn, and as time permits, you may make an extra paperweight for a materials fee of $40.
Tuition: $95 members, $125 nonmembers


**This class will be held at the artist's studio, conveniently located just north of downtown Tampa and just off of I - 275 at the Sligh Avenue exit.
Phoenix Glass Studio
811 E Knollwood St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 237-3473