An alternative to taking classes is to work with me to tailor some private lessons for you. No matter what your level is, my goal is to help you perfect your bead and jewelry making skills and take your work in the direction you want it to go, and to share some of the things I've learned making beads over the last 15 years. Every minute that we spend is tailored by you, for you. These lessons are held in my cheerful mountain studio in the San Jose, CA area. Contact me to let me know what you're interested in learning, and we can work out a curriculum and schedule to meet your needs.
If you'd like to learn more about my studio, and see some images from recent events, please visit my Studio page.
If you'd like to learn more about my studio, and see some images from recent events, please visit my Studio page.
Mad Science: Copper Electroforming with Patty Lakinsmith
June 29, 2019
Are you interested in learning how to combine art and science to create beautifully preserved works of natural art? This 1-day class is back by popular demand, and will offer an opportunity for flameworkers and non-flameworkers alike to learn how to properly plate everything from acorn caps to found objects, plastic, glass, and more. It is a very powerful technique that will give you the ability to turn your wildest creative dreams into reality. You will learn what equipment you need and where to find it, and everything else in my online Etsy tutorial for successfully and safely electroforming whatever you want. Contact me if you're interested.
Sculptural lampwork techniques with Wesley Fleming November 2/3, 2019 |
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I am pleased to announce that Wesley Fleming will be teaching a new class called "Heron, honeybee, raven, or beetle?" in my studio this November. For more information click here.
Bronwen Heilman Returns! August 10/11, 2019 Bronwen Heilman will be coming back to my studio to teach her vitreous enamel painting in 2019! More info here.
Jennifer Scott Geldard
March 7/8, 2020 Surface Explorations
March 7/8, 2020 Surface Explorations
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Jennifer Geldard has been my hero since I first started making beads - her class was the first one I took upon graduating from a Hot Head to a Minor bench burner. Her organic style caught my eye immediately, and the creativity she throws into each and every piece clutched at my heart. This class will explore techniques for developing interesting textures and surface patterning in soft glass. This is an intermediate level class covering primarily surface work. Please contact me to reserve your seat. More information coming soon.