I am the Glass Artist in Residence at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.


Just Announced----
Open Studio Classes for just $10 for 3 hours.  Stop in and pay the ten bucks---work on your pieces---and then have them fired for you.  Students must have experience and their own tools.
Times available:  Wednesday 5p-8p
                            Thursday 1p-4p

NOW  thru 2nd week of August. 2009

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Fall 2009



Beginning Glass Fusing--Dichroic Jewelry:
Immerse yourself in the fluid art of glass fusing.  Instructor will take you on a journey of jewelry design and pendant making.  Learn about design composition and texturing while you create one of a kind pieces of art.  Open to all experience levels.  Students should expect to spend up to $80 for tools.  
September 16 thru December 2--11 weeks
Thursdays 2p-5p
Thursdays 5:30p-8:30p
$208

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Intermediate Glass Fusing & Open Studio
Instructor will guide students through several fusing and slumping techniques.  Functional glassware and sculptural embellishments are a focus.  Students should be prepared to explore their individual talents and styles.  Must have completed 2 beginners sessions.  
September 14 thru November 30--12 weeks
Mondays 5:30p-8:30p
$220

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Exploring Precious Metal Clay
Playing with this special clay to form your pieces,  firing in a kiln and producing a fabulous fine silver item.  What more could you ask for.  Students can expect to learn a new technique everyday.  Cost of tools is approx: $30 cost of supplies is based on choice of projects, but is a minimum of $150.
September 15 thru December 1--12 weeks
Tuesdays 5:30p-8:30p
$209 

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1 Day workshops

Torch working Fused Elements:  Learn to use different types of torches and glass to make embellishments, designs, and canes to decorate a your fused plates.  All supplies included.  Bring your lunch!  :)
Saturday September 19th
9:30am-3:30pm
$117



Glass Stamped Plate:  A great experience to learn how to carve a pattern, stamp onto glass and then use your designs to create a fused plate and a few jewelry pieces.  All supplies included.  Bring your lunch!  :)
  Open to any level.
Saturday October 17
10am - 4pm
$90


Metal Mania-Precious Metal Clay:  A wild and wacky joyride of mixing metals.  Students will learn how to use brass, fine silver, copper, and sterling along with the metal clay.  A great experience for the metal clay enthusiast.  Clay and paste will be provided.  Student must have tools and previous metal clay experience.  Supplies included.
  Bring your lunch!  :)
Saturday November 21
9:30am-3:30pm
$135