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Laura A

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Mar 9, 2002, 9:36:14 PM3/9/02
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Well, I got my beads back from my third lampworking class. My focus was to
learn to make ROUND beads. I succeeded (for the most part <G>). Now I need
to work on centering the darn things. Actually one bead, out of the dozen,
is "perfect." Round, centered, with lil dimpled in ends...the 5 hours at the
torch was worth it for one perfect bead <G>.

Now that I'm all set up at home, I can just wind glass until they're round
and centered in my sleep! And no, there are no pictures to view because
I've termed these "beads only a mother could love" and put them in a drawer
in a baggie with the date of the class...in a couple years, I'll pull 'em
out to see how far I've come <G>

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MoonFancy

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Mar 9, 2002, 10:22:04 PM3/9/02
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>Well, I got my beads back from my third lampworking class.

Lucky you! Where are you taking the classes? I'd love to take some, too, but
I don't know where they're held around here. I'm in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area.
Anyone know of any lampworking classes here? -- Beckie

Sooz

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Mar 10, 2002, 12:08:06 AM3/10/02
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>>Well, I got my beads back from my third lampworking class.

People just don't realize how difficult it is to make lampwork. I don't do it
myself, but the more I learn, the more my awe grows.

Sooz
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truth of imagination. -- Wilke

Kandice Seeber

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Mar 10, 2002, 12:39:33 AM3/10/02
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Me too - I would LOVE to take classes but have NO IDEA where to start with
it. :) Someday I want to make lampwork beads - I aspire to that. :)

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Sooz

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Mar 10, 2002, 2:02:27 AM3/10/02
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>I would LOVE to take classes but have NO IDEA where to start with it. :)
Someday I want to make lampwork beads - I aspire to that. :)
Kandice

Kandice -- I want to see what you do (eventually!). Hmmm... any thoughts about
making little devil beads?

D. Christ

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"MoonFancy" <moon...@aol.com> wrote in message news:20020309222204...@mb-md.aol.com...
: >Well, I got my beads back from my third lampworking class.

:
: Lucky you! Where are you taking the classes? I'd love to take some, too, but
: I don't know where they're held around here. I'm in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area.
: Anyone know of any lampworking classes here? -- Beckie

Hi Beckie,

I know of one lampworker... information below:

Angi Graham
Stephenville, Texas
blue...@our-town.com
254-965-6005

Beginning Intermediate and Advanced classes
Classes are $125/day.
All supplies and tools are included I have had been teaching for 3.5 years, and making beads for 5 years. Classes in fusing and sand
blasting and glass painting can also be scheduled.

Right now she actually has a guest lampworker coming out next week to teach:
****************
3 days of Sculptural Lampworking with Al Janelle
March 15, 16, & 17th 2002.
Cost $375.
Students will observe Alšs demonstrations at the torch. Al will provide detailed commentary and answer any questions that the
students may have.
Students will then have an opportunity to practice these skills at their torch.
Demonstrations will include (as much as is humanly possible):
1. Creating a 3D lizard upon the surface of a bead
2. Creating a 3D stand alone rabbit - (his true sculptural stuff started with this classic).
3. Creating a 3D animal face pendant - (hešll probably dog this demo).
4. Creating a 3D bird face pendant - Eagle Or Rooster (youšve got to see how the eagle beak is coaxed from a dab of glass).
5. Creating a 3D mask pendant - (the Green Man comes alive to protect your garden).
6. Creating a 3D iris bead - (painting with molten glass and achieving floral splendor).
7. Making feather / flower / and leaf canes (the palette is unlimited).
8. Creating 3D miniature frogs - (are they over-wintering in your pond?)
9. Making complex ribbon twists - (he wrote the book on this stuff, a brief primer, time permitting).

Learn how to achieve incredible detail in the eyes, mouth, nose, and ears by using the proper tools and the techniques that Al
employs. Learn the color combinations that Al uses to coax a rainbow of feather / flower canes out of soft glass. Watch as Al
overlays colors and deftly twists out complex ribbon twists. Marvel at the pages (in the fortyšs) of useful notes and step by step
instructions.

This class will be extended hours for the first two days. After supper,wešll go back into the studio, for more demos and practice.
If you don't learn too much in this class, you were napping.
contact: Angi Graham blue...@our-town.com 254-965-6005
****************

And for anyone else that is interested - look here for a small list of lampworkers that advertise classes:
http://www.isgb.org/classes/

If you are unable to find a location close to you - you can always post a request for more information on classes in your area at:
http://www.isgb.org/cgi-bin/config.pl

HTH,
Dawn

May-Christ Designs: Contemporary Lampwork
http://www.maychristdesigns.com/
Across the Miles
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MoonFancy

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Mar 10, 2002, 1:09:02 PM3/10/02
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Sooz wrote:

>Kandice -- I want to see what you do (eventually!). Hmmm... any thoughts
>about
>making little devil beads?

Sooz, I saw some devil beads somewhere recently. I did, I did! Web,
catalog....I can't remember! But I will hunt the source down and post as soon
as I find it. I remember thinking they were so cute! -- Beckie

Sooz

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Mar 10, 2002, 4:21:30 PM3/10/02
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>Sooz, I saw some devil beads somewhere recently. I did, I did!

You sure they weren't Schermo's gargoyle beads?

Steve & Susan Wright

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Mar 11, 2002, 9:15:24 AM3/11/02
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Check the post on Loren Sumpf's class openings, this is west coast but
considering his expertise and hours in class a true bargain including the
airfare and hotel costs.

Susan

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Cynthia Parker

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Mar 11, 2002, 3:48:40 PM3/11/02
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Check the latest issues for B&B and Beadworks. I saw ads with e-mails for
people in Arlington, Irving and HEB area. Can't remember exactly who they
were, but if you e-mail they might give lessons.
Good luck.
Cindy

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Kandice Seeber

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Mar 11, 2002, 9:14:32 PM3/11/02
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Yep - I am going to talk the hubby into letting me invest in the tools
needed to start lampworking (torch, glass, kiln, classes, etc.) I think
he's going to let me in a few months - and when he does, you can bet I will
be here trying to suck any and all brains dry of information. :)

Devil beads, here I come!!!

:D


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Lara Lutrick

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Mar 11, 2002, 9:42:46 PM3/11/02
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For those of you that want to find a lampworking class in your area I
suggest the following:
1 - Check with your local bead store.
2 - Check with your local community college.
3 - Go to the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) web site and
look under classes and you will find a listing of classes by state.

http://www.isgb.org

Good luck, it is lots of fun!

L


Sooz

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Mar 11, 2002, 11:33:55 PM3/11/02
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>Yep - I am going to talk the hubby into letting me invest in the tools needed
to start lampworking (torch, glass, kiln, classes, etc.) I think he's going to
let me in a few months...........................

>Devil beads, here I come!!!
:D
>Kandice
>Air & Earth Designs -

RIGHTEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheryl

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Mar 12, 2002, 1:45:51 AM3/12/02
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Sooz, I saw some devil beads somewhere recently. I did, I did! Web,
catalog....I can't remember! But I will hunt the source down and post as soon
as I find it. I remember thinking they were so cute! -- Beckie

Emilio Santini made the most AWESOME Devil head bead when I took his class
several years ago --- it was nearly 2 inches tall --unfortunately, I did not
win it in the class drawing.. boo hoo...
Cheryl of <A HREF="http://www.dragonbeads.com"> DRAGON BEADS </A>
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

Kandice Seeber

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Mar 12, 2002, 7:18:41 PM3/12/02
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Thanks for the info! I plan on asking around about classes as soon as I get
the go ahead from the hubby money wise. I have been thinking about it -
there are a lot of community colleges around here. The ISGB site was
something I didn't think about - so thanks! :)

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Kandice Seeber

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Mar 12, 2002, 7:18:55 PM3/12/02
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LOL - I just knew she would say that. :D

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