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| | | NEW! Metalsmithing Classes! Click here for info. Open Studio! More info here. Learn to create a variety of Glass Beads in this workshop, using the lampworking technique. Each student will be assigned a Minor Bench Burner Torch System, and all materials will be provided. Specifc techniques demonstrated will include raking, feathering, layering and encasing, mixing colors, and pulling stringers. In addition, information on setting up your own studio will be offerred. During workshops students regularly ask me if they may make knobs, drawer pulls and finials from the MAKE-A-KNOB and MAKE-A-FINIAL KITS I offer (for sale on this website and at my studio). In response to these requests I now offer 2 DAY WORKSHOPS. This allows students to familiarize themselves with the glass, the flame and the process on day 1 while making glass beads. Day 2, students return with experience and enthusiasm and may choose to create beads, knobs, or finials. I offer students attending workshops MAKE-A-KNOB and MAKE-A-FINIAL KITS at a reduced price. The dates listed below for BCAE must be reserved and paid for through the BOSTON CENTRE FOR ADULT EDUCATION. They may be reached by telephone at (617) 267-4430 Classes marked DAA are sponsored by Duxbury Art Association. These classes must be paid for to DAA: All classes are limited to 6 students.
2008 Classes August September October (*) To enroll in One Day Workshop... (**) To enroll in 2 Day Workshop... Call (781) 545-8290 or email marj@glassthings.com for more information. Workshops hours are 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The cost for 2 Day Workshops is $295.00. Cost includes all fees and materials. Make-a-Knob and Make-a-Finial kits may be purchased separately. A deposit of $150.00 or full payment must be received to reserve a class seat. Final payment must be received before workshop date. Please note in the many many years I have taught glass beadmaking workshops the cost for workshops has never increased. Throughout the years I have incurred several increases for the cost of supplies, especially the cost for fuels and administration fees. In an effort to keep workshop costs as low as possible payments received in the form of a check will be much appreciated. Payments may be mailed to: Marj Bates Studio Sign Up Early! Classes Fill Quickly! Private Lessons Available. For information & questions, call
Need directions to Marj Bates Studio? Gift certificates available. Cancellation refund policy A full refund will be offered if class is cancelled by Marj Bates Studio. If you will not be able to attend your class, please notify Marj Bates Studio in writing at least 30 days before the class begins for a full refund minus a $50 withdrawal fee. If you need to cancel less than 30 days before your class is scheduled you will be offered a seat in a future workshop.
Jewelry making! Students will learn to cut, shape, solder & polish silver. Starting with raw silver sheet or wire we will make a bracelet & set a stone in a ring. You will them make a design of your own choice! Marj has been missing working with precious metals especially silver. Being all encompassed in glass beadmaking since 1993 Marj has found little time to play with silver. Marj studied metalsmithing for many many years with master goldsmith Robert Emin. Marj has set up her new light filled studio by the sea with all new toys (tools)! "I love combining my handmade glass beads and one of a kind silver designs. I especially love hammering and filing silver!" says Marj excitedly! Now you too can make your own cool jewelry designs! Classes are on Monday nights from 5- 7 pm in Marj's Scituate studio. Classes are sold in blocks of 8 classes. Call or email Marj to learn next sign up date and cost for class.
Beginning Wednesday January 4th 2006 we will hold "Open Studio" or "torch time" from 10 AM to 10 PM. Here's how Open Studio works. Simply call and reserve a 4-hour (minimum) time slot for the time you plan to attend. The cost is $15 per hour (x 4-hour minimum = $60). This includes all the equipment, tools and regular glass rods you need. You may bring your own tools and/or glass. You may purchase the pricier glass and "toys" such as MAKE-A-KNOB KITS, silver leaf, murrini, dichroic glass etc. To qualify you must be a student of Marj, in other words you must have completed a glass beadmaking workshop taught by Marj. This assures Marj the proper safety guidelines have been correctly taught and executed by the student! Open Studio is held at Marj's Ellis House Studio. (Need directions?) | |||
