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FALL 2008
CLASSES

All prices in Canadian Funds - Payment is required to reserve a seat.
Classes usually fill 2 weeks in advance, consequently
refunds will only be given with 14 days notice or if we can fill your seat.

KILN-WORKED GLASS (GLASS FUSING) - Instructor: Lynne Chappell

Introduction to Glass Fusing:
This 2 session workshop is a basic introduction to glass fusing. Students will make small samples in the first session and a plate or bowl in the second session. There will be some technical discussion on the properties of glass, slumping forms and firing schedules. We will cover basic glass cutting, pulling stringer in the torch, and volume control. Work will be fired in our kiln after class; to be picked up at a later date. Visit our student gallery.

2 Sessions - Course Fee: $125.00 including materials Course is taught with Bullseye 90 COE glass and material cost makes up $70 of course fee. Class is limited to 8 students, so register early. Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm, September 27 & October 4 Register at our studio: 604-594-6311

Fusing Workshop: For students who have taken the above class and want to make an additional project. Limited supervision as the store is open for business Sunday afternoons.	Jewellery Fusing Workshop: This one session workshop will cover the basics of making fused glass pendants. You will make 10 - 14 fused cabs. Work will be fired in our kiln after class; to be picked up and finished off at a later date. Class is limited to 8 students so register early.
Fee: $70.00 includes studio time, tools, materials and firing. Included material cost is based on 10" plate or bowl. Additional costs may apply to premium glass colors or larger projects.	Fee: $50.00 includes instruction, firing, limited dichro, frit/stringers etc., base glass & unlimited small glass pieces from bit box. Additional colored glass, dichro, jewellery bails, etc. are extra. Approx $15.00 - $45.00
Sunday 1 - 4 pm - FALL 2008 TBA	Sunday 9am - 12 noon - September 28

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GLASS BEADMAKING (Lampworking)

Introduction I Create your own unique handmade glass beads using a flameworking technique (lampwork). This introductory session will cover the basics of glass beadmaking using coloured glass rods, frit and murini. We will use a single-fuel Hot Head torch and Effetre soft glass. You will make 8 - 10 beads. Please wear natural fibers, long sleeves and tie long hair back. Introduction II This second introductory session builds on the basics learned in Intro I with more in depth instruction on decorating techniques. We will make four specific bead patterns using silver foil, Dichroic glass, plunging technique and stringer. Introduction 1 or prior lampworking experience required. At Our Studio - call 604-594-6311 for registration. Unit 102 - 13443 78th Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 0A8 Intro I - Instructor: Tamara Garland $40.00 all inclusive, limited to 6 students - one session Intro II - Instructor: Tamara Garland $50.00 all inclusive, limited to 6 students- one session

Continuing Education Classes: New Westminster Secondary School Phone 604-517-6345, Weeknights 6:30 - 9:30 pm Intro I - Cost $49 all inclusive, 9 students (3 per 2 torches). Thurs, Oct 2 Intro II - Cost $58 all inclusive, limited to 6 students. Thurs, Oct 9 Intro I - Cost $49 all inclusive, 9 students (3 per 2 torches). Thurs, Nov 20 Intro II - Cost $58 all inclusive, limited to 6 students. Thurs, Nov 27

Day / Time - 2008	Intro I	Intro II
Sunday, 9am to 12 noon	July 6 Cancelled	July 13 Cancelled
Sunday, 9am to 12 noon	Sept 21	-----
Sunday, 9am to 12 noon	Oct 19	Oct 26
No classes taught in August.

All prices in Canadian Funds - Payment is required to reserve a seat.
Classes usually fill 2 weeks in advance, consequently refunds will only be given with 14 days notice or if we can fill your seat.

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