Lampworking class with Kerri Fuhr
"Tapestry & Dragon Fly Lampwork Beads"
(above photos show just a sampling of the type of creations you will make in this class)
Intermediate class. You must have experience on an oxy/propane torch to take this class
Friday, May 4, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. A special Marketing Discussion Seminar with Kerri Fuhr.
Kerri also
loves to talk about marketing with her students. Some of the topics she
likes to discuss are:
1) Getting published and getting your name "out there;"
2) Creating a body of work - how to create your own style;
3) Shows - Wholesale vs. Retail;
4) Shows - creating an eye catching display;
5) Galleries - tips for a healthy working relationship and greater sales;
6) Custom orders - pros and cons and tips for pleasing your customers
without going insane;
7) Buying incentives - sales vs. added value for greater sales;
8) Online Sales - Etsy, Ebay, Facebook, blogs and your own website;
9) Time management for a happy creative life; and
10) Creating a vision and plan for the future of your business
Bring your notebook!
Day 1 -
Tapestry Scrollwork
This intensive class covers the methods and techniques Kerri uses to create her
Tapestry Scrollwork Beads. In this class subjects that will be covered
are;
- using
ultra fine stringer
- applying smooth stringer swirls with ease!
- raking techniques to enhance detail
- heat control
- balancing your design on the front and back of your bead
- color layering
- silvered glass tips
- design resources for further inspiration
- from vines to lilies! - turning your leaves into flowers
Day 2 - Dragonfly Focal Bead
This intensive class covers the methods and techniques Kerri uses to
create her Dragonfly Focal Beads. In this class subjects that will be
covered are;
- how
to plan your design on paper
- how to create a realistic image with glass!
- using dots as the base of all design
- analysis of a dragonfly
- the different layers and reasons for them
- those eyes!
- various wing designs
- razor tool techniques
- creating ultra fine lines
- color layering and silvered glass techniques
- defining your style
- further inspiration and homework!
(does not include Tapestry Scrollwork)
Cancelled - Sorry, we did not get the minimum number of people to sign up for this class. If you were interested, watch for a possible rescheduled date and sign up early to make sure the class goes forward!
Please wear long sleeve cotton shirt as well as jeans or other long pants and closed shoes (tennis shoes are okay) to your class. If you have long hair, please bring something to tie it back away and out of your face.