Introduction to Fusing and Metal Clay for Lampworkers

(Metal Work)

Instructor: Jennifer Tough

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Are you a lampworker who wants to add a little metal clay to your repertoire?  This class is designed specifically with the lampworker in mind!  We'll cover the basics of handling the clay, and then focus on decorative headpins, ring shanks for your beads, decorative bead caps, and pendant bails.

In this very intimate student driven design class, Jennifer, will introduce you to using Metal Clay and Fusing with your lampwork beads. Please bring your beads with you. The class will focus on projects that will help you create pieces that are uniquely your style. A small class size allows us to focus on individual projects that you are most interested in.

This class is limited to 4 students only.

Technique Focus: Metal Fusing and Metal Clay

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Prerequisite: Students will not be learning to lampwork. Previous lampworking experience needed and students should bring their lampworked beads with them.

Price: $190.00 (+HST), deposit or payment in advance required

Supplies: Included. Each student will receive 1 package of Art Clay Silver as well as 3 feet of various gauges of fine silver wire. Additional supplies may be purchased with the class discount of 15% the day of the class.

Need to Bring: This is a full day class, and you may wish to bring a lunch.. Coffee, tea, pop are provided.

To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373

or toll free 877.473.2323

(877.473.BEAD)

General Class Deposit Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Notice given 5 days prior will be converted to store credit. Cancellation after that will forfeit the deposit.

Instructor:

 Jennifer was born in Toronto, Canada, and has made jewellery since the age of 16. She discovered lampwork techniques in 1999, and by the end of that same year, established a small studio in her own home. By the end of the following year she had gone further to establish the first beadmaking lampwork studio, open to the general public, in all of Canada. Jennifer has always had an intense passion for her art, combined with a keen and focused vision to bring the elements to reality. She is now excited about the possibilities of combining metal clay with lampwork beads. Jennifer currently lives in Whitby, Ontario with her bemused, and ever supportive husband Dan, their two daughters, Maya and Isla, and a lazy yellow lab named Luna.